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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

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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
Rational Cause for Optimism "Hope Is a Stance, Not an Assessment."
Co-Founder Phil Coupe looks at recent clean energy accelerations across America, from a range of industries including aviation, defense, and concrete.
by Phil Coupe
We Can Make Life Better
Rational Cause for Optimism We Can Make Life Better
Real life heroes prove we CAN make life better for future generations.
by Phil Coupe
Rational Cause for Optimism: Portugal’s Grid Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Rational Cause for Optimism Rational Cause for Optimism: Portugal’s Grid Powered by 100% Renewable Energy
Portugal set a record recently. For the first time in history, a nation of 10 million people has been able to rely exclusively on wind, solar and hydropower for 100% of its energy needs for almost a week.
by Phil Coupe
It's Good News That 80% of Americans Drive 40 Miles Per Day
Rational Cause for Optimism It's Good News That 80% of Americans Drive 40 Miles Per Day
Most Americans can easily charge an electric vehicle.
by Phil Coupe
Peak Demand for Gasoline & Oil is Good News for Climate
Rational Cause for Optimism Peak Demand for Gasoline & Oil is Good News for Climate
More than 25% of total U.S. electricity generation came from renewable sources in the first half of 2023.
by Phil Coupe
Electric Outboards for Clean, Quiet Boating
Rational Cause for Optimism Electric Outboards for Clean, Quiet Boating
ReVision co-founder Phil Coupe describes his experience this summer driving a boat retrofitted with an all-electric outboard motor.
by Phil Coupe
Ukraine Brings Unique Solar Perspective to Maine
Rational Cause for Optimism Ukraine Brings Unique Solar Perspective to Maine
Solar inspiration from a recent Ukrainian delegation visit to Maine with Co-Founder Phil Coupe.
by Phil Coupe
Clean Energy Innovation in the Face of Geopolitical Conflict
Rational Cause for Optimism Clean Energy Innovation in the Face of Geopolitical Conflict
Clean energy innovation is accelerating the inevitable decline of oil, gas and coal, but it will take action from all of us to reach our goals in time.
by Phil Coupe