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Electrotech Is Immune to the Strait of Hormuz: The New Joule Order
Rational Cause for Optimism Electrotech Is Immune to the Strait of Hormuz: The New Joule Order
Rate hikes, gas prices, and record-high oil prices - it's clear that relying on fossil fuels from abroad, and domestically, harms Americans. ReVision co-founder Phil Coupe dives into a concept called "The New Joule Order," and explains how New England can strengthen its energy independence by investing in local solar, wind, batteries, and other clean energy tech. From energy security to long-term cost control, electrification and renewables are no longer just climate solutions; they’re critical infrastructure responses to global instability. As Bill McKibben reminds us, “Sunshine doesn’t have to pass through the Strait of Hormuz.”
by Phil Coupe

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Behold the “Electrotech Revolution”
Rational Cause for Optimism Behold the “Electrotech Revolution”
A new phrase has been coined to describe how clean electricity combined with hyper-efficient technology can unleash energy abundance, lower costs and a cleaner environment: the Electrotech Revolution.
by Phil Coupe
Clean Tech Advancements Inspire Hope for a Cleaner Future
Rational Cause for Optimism Clean Tech Advancements Inspire Hope for a Cleaner Future
ReVision Energy co-founder Phil Coupe discusses his time on the "solarcoaster" and why he has hope for the clean energy transition despite recent policy upheaval.
by Phil Coupe
Power from the People: South Portland Residents Push Back on Big Oil
Rational Cause for Optimism Power from the People: South Portland Residents Push Back on Big Oil
A grassroots movement is taking off in South Portland, where residents have launched a campaign to remove oil tanks around the city.
by Phil Coupe
From Dream to Reality: Designing a Fuel-Free Future since 2003
Rational Cause for Optimism From Dream to Reality: Designing a Fuel-Free Future since 2003
Since 2003, ReVision Energy has worked towards a future without fossil fuels. Accelerating clean tech, rising incentives, and early adopters have made decarbonization possible, paving the way for society to ditch fossil fuels.
by Phil Coupe
Finite and Inefficient vs Infinite and Hyper-Efficient
Rational Cause for Optimism Finite and Inefficient vs Infinite and Hyper-Efficient
Fossil fuels' days are numbered. Learn how renewable energy is outpacing them and how the Inflation Reduction Act fuels the U.S. effort to match China’s renewable energy dominance.
by Phil Coup
Why Build the World's Largest Battery in Maine?
Rational Cause for Optimism Why Build the World's Largest Battery in Maine?
Form Energy's massive battery project aims to revolutionize renewable energy storage in Maine.
by Phil Coupe
All-Electric Truck Tows & Charges an All-Electric Boat
Rational Cause for Optimism All-Electric Truck Tows & Charges an All-Electric Boat
An all-electric Ford F-150 Lightning tows an electric boat, while charging it.
by Phil Coupe
Renewable Energy Proves it Can Power the Grid
Rational Cause for Optimism Renewable Energy Proves it Can Power the Grid
Outbreaks of renewable energy supplying 100% of society’s electricity needs are becoming more common, illuminating the fact that we can eventually get by without burning finite, polluting and expensive fossil fuels.
by Phil Coupe
Who Can You Electrify?
Rational Cause for Optimism Who Can You Electrify?
Co-founder Phil Coupe talks with climatologist Dr. Cam Wake about the progress we've made in the last decade to reduce warming, and the electrification messaging we still have to do.
by Phil Coupe