How to Become Clean Energy Evangelist

cleantechnica.com Sep 25, 2026

How to Become Clean Energy Evangelist

Curated by Shubham · TechCapsules · Sep 25, 2026

AI-summarised brief · reviewed before publication

CleanTechnica recently released a “Clean Energy Evangelist Report Card,” prompting author Arthur Frederick (Fritz) Hasler to expand on how individuals can champion clean energy. Hasler outlines four practical steps: mastering key clean‑energy topics, understanding cost and performance differentials, adopting clean technologies in personal life, and visibly promoting electric vehicles (EVs). He stresses replacing gasoline cars with battery‑electric models, citing lower CO₂ emissions, reduced particulate pollution, and higher drivetrain efficiency. Hasler shares personal anecdotes, including a 2026 Tesla Model Y showcase at a car show dominated by gas‑powered vehicles, and notes the difficulty of finding fellow EV enthusiasts. He also provides current financing options for new Teslas and cautions buyers about the limited expertise of used‑car dealers in EV specifications and subscriptions.

💡 Why It Matters

· Demonstrating EV adoption in everyday settings directly counters misconceptions about practicality, accelerating public acceptance and prompting broader market shifts toward zero‑emission transportation.

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Utah Advocates Call for Air Agency to Hold Strong on Coal Plant…

The Utah Division of Air Quality (UDAQ) held a public hearing on September 24 to discuss a revision of its regional haze plan that would eliminate the previously mandated shutdown of the Intermountain Power Plant’s (IPP) coal units by the end of 2027. Advocates, including the Sierra Club and the Beyond Coal Campaign, urged the agency to retain the enforceable closure date after the EPA’s August 2024 partial disapproval of UDAQ’s plan for failing to curb emissions from Utah’s biggest coal polluters. The new draft removes the deadline and rejects modern pollution controls, despite state legislators and Governor Cox supporting continued operation to safeguard energy supply. Data‑center interest and expired California power contracts have been cited as reasons to keep IPP running, while critics warn the plant’s emissions degrade visibility in Utah’s “Mighty Five” national parks and distant sites such as Yosemite.

💡 Keeping IPP open would lock in additional haze pollution that directly threatens the visual and health benefits of iconic national parks, undermining federal air‑quality goals and the tourism economies that depend on clear skies.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 24

NEW REPORT: NW Natural’s Biomethane Boondoggle Finds SB 98 Is Greenwashing Fossil…

A Sierra Club and Breach Collective report alleges that NW Natural exploited Senate Bill 98 to divert over $60 million of Oregon ratepayer money into out‑of‑state biomethane projects that have not lowered greenhouse‑gas emissions. The bill, authored by the utility, permits investment in “renewable natural gas” even when it is costlier than methane. The report claims the money has largely funded anaerobic digesters at large animal‑feeding operations, increasing local pollution while failing to reduce gas demand or meet the bill’s stated targets.

💡 The findings expose how a state‑backed climate policy can be repurposed to subsidize polluting industries, undermining Oregon’s environmental goals and inflating consumer costs.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 24

NEW REPORT: Mississippi Power Failing to Lower Costs & Pollution

The Sierra Club released its sixth Dirty Truth Report, assigning Mississippi Power a score of 44 out of 100—the lowest among the 76 utilities evaluated nationwide. The grading system measures coal retirements, planned gas use, and renewable‑energy additions. While the national average fell to 7, Mississippi Power’s plan shows little commitment to expanding clean power, prompting concerns about higher household bills, increased pollution, and grid reliability. Sierra Club officials highlighted that Mississippi Power is the only Southern Company subsidiary still maintaining coal retirements, labeling the parent’s broader strategy “reckless.” The report warns that continued reliance on fossil fuels will exacerbate health risks, air‑water contamination, and rising electricity costs as AI‑driven data centers boost demand.

💡 Mississippi Power’s lagging clean‑energy agenda threatens both consumer affordability and public health in a region already burdened by fossil‑fuel pollution.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 24

New National Sierra Club Report Spotlights We Energies Failing the Clean Energy…

The Sierra Club’s Dirty Truth Report gave We Energies a record low score of 4 out of 100, citing repeated delays in retiring the Oak Creek coal plant and plans to add 1.2 GW of gas capacity by 2035 to attract AI data centers. The utility’s proposed 14% rate hike faces strong public opposition, with 91% of 1,800 comments opposing the increase and 75% citing affordability. The report highlights We Energies’ prioritization of profit over clean energy and consumer protection.

💡 The findings expose how utility decisions to fuel data‑center growth deepen fossil‑fuel reliance, driving up costs and pollution for local residents. This underscores the urgent need for transparent, consumer‑focused energy planning.

cleantechnica.com · Sep 24

A Continent Squeezed

Europe’s diesel crisis has escalated into a significant economic burden, with record-high fuel prices driven by Middle East conflict and Russian refinery outages. The EU, the world’s largest diesel‑dependent economy, sees road transport account for 77% of diesel consumption. Drivers now pay an extra €30 per 50‑liter fill‑up, while German trucks incur €236 weekly. Daily road‑transport fuel costs reach €270 million, €203 million of which stem from diesel, threatening economic stability and prompting calls for scrappage schemes.

💡 The spike exposes Europe's vulnerability to global oil shocks, forcing urgent policy shifts toward energy independence and climate goals.

energy-storage.news · Sep 23

CATL to supply 918MWh Romania BESS, another 500MWh of projects progress elsewhere…

CATL will supply a 918 MWh lithium‑ion battery energy storage system (BESS) to Greenvolt’s Romanian project, one of the country’s largest. Renovatio Solar will provide EPC services, and the installation is slated for completion within 12 months. The deal follows several other BESS milestones in Central and Eastern Europe, including Eurowind’s 120 MWh Romanian plant and Enexus’s 50 MWh Longi‑powered projects. The developments coincide with the upcoming Energy Storage Summit in Warsaw, highlighting the region’s rapid storage deployment.

💡 The scale of CATL’s Romanian BESS underscores the accelerating shift toward large‑scale storage in Europe’s emerging markets, positioning the region as a key battleground for next‑generation energy infrastructure.