Volts is a podcast about leaving fossil fuels behind. I've been reporting on and explaining clean-energy topics for almost 20 years, and I love talking to politicians, analysts, innovators, and activists about the latest progress in the world's most important fight. (Volts is entirely subscriber-supported. Sign up!) www.volts.wtf
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LJ Tucker shares how he turned his life around and became a husband, father, and business owner. Explore topics such as family, faith, and entrepreneurship.
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High Voltage Discussions for Low Voltage Professionals! Join Josh Bowman as he delves into the world of Low Voltage with expert guests, covering everything from cutting-edge tech and innovative business strategies to effective marketing and sales techniques. Discover insights from the brightest minds in Security, Audio/Visual, Telecom, Structured Cabling, and Networking. Whether you’re a seasoned pro or just starting out, this podcast is your go-to resource for staying ahead in the industry. ...
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Episode 27 - A Call to Action: I Want to Hear from You!
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In this podcast episode titled "7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life," LJ Tucker reflects on the importance of mastering life's challenges by returning to the basics. Drawing from over 20 years of personal and professional experiences, he encourages listeners to share their own stories of overcoming obstacles. He emphasizes the value of maintain…
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California homeowners face a complex puzzle in decarbonizing their homes: electrification without rooftop solar could increase bills due to expensive electricity, while installing solar first risks oversizing or underutilizing the system. Balto Energy, a startup founded by James Quazi, uses AI to analyze utility bills and recommend the most cost-ef…
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49 Volts Episode 02 - Vinny Peone
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In this episode, Josh is joined by Vinny Peone, the Marketing Manager at Eastern Security Services. Vinny shares his unique journey from being a technician to winning a Sammy Award for marketing, and we dive deep into the value of hands-on experience in sales and marketing. We also explore: The impact of starting in the field on a marketing career …
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A tool that enables solar-first home electrification
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California homeowners face a complex puzzle in decarbonizing their homes: electrification without rooftop solar could increase bills due to expensive electricity, while installing solar first risks oversizing or underutilizing the system. Balto Energy, a startup founded by James Quazi, uses AI to analyze utility bills and recommend the most cost-ef…
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Public utility commissions (PUCs) wield enormous influence in the US energy transition — they regulate the monopolistic utilities at the heart of America's electricity system but face little public scrutiny. Now, energy analyst Charles Hua is launching PowerLines, a nonprofit that aims to pull PUCs into the spotlight. In this episode, we discuss th…
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This new organization wants to remake PUCs for the energy transition
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Public utility commissions (PUCs) wield enormous influence in the US energy transition — they regulate the monopolistic utilities at the heart of America's electricity system but face little public scrutiny. Now, energy analyst Charles Hua is launching PowerLines, a nonprofit that aims to pull PUCs into the spotlight. In this episode, we discuss th…
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Episode 26 - Mastering the Fundamentals of Life & Business
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life," host LJ Tucker speaks with guest Sanjar Shadiev about the balance between family, business, and personal development. Sanjar shares his experiences as a former professional tennis player from Uzbekistan and the journey of continually recreating himself—whether in sports, business, or par…
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There has been an epic battle over the past 20 years between two types of lithium-ion batteries: nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP). While NMC still boasts better energy density, LFP is making a major comeback thanks to its safer, more accessible materials and improving performance. However, China still dominates the LFP…
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Developing a supply chain for American-made batteries
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There has been an epic battle over the past 20 years between two types of lithium-ion batteries: nickel manganese cobalt (NMC) and lithium iron phosphate (LFP). While NMC still boasts better energy density, LFP is making a major comeback thanks to its safer, more accessible materials and improving performance. However, China still dominates the LFP…
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The Environmental Voter Project has a unique approach: rather than convincing people to care about climate change, it identifies people who already do, but don't consistently vote, and works to get them to the polls. In this episode, EVP founder Nathaniel Stinnett discusses how to find these voters, keep them engaged, and measure their impact. (PDF…
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How to activate climate voters
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The Environmental Voter Project has a unique approach: rather than convincing people to care about climate change, it identifies people who already do, but don't consistently vote, and works to get them to the polls. In this episode, EVP founder Nathaniel Stinnett discusses how to find these voters, keep them engaged, and measure their impact. This…
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Episode 25 - Circumstances & Outcomes
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life," host LJ Tucker interviews Dr. Paul Ofili, a chiropractor who shares his inspiring journey from being an athlete to becoming a healer after a near-fatal car accident. Dr. Paul discusses how a chiropractor's positive outlook and a message of hope transformed his life, leading him to recove…
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Episode 24 - Everyday Superheroes
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In this episode of the podcast "7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life," hosted by LJ Tucker, the guest is Genie Merrer, a dedicated kindergarten teacher who has been teaching for nearly three decades. The episode centers around the theme of superheroes, with Tucker highlighting Merrer as a real-life superhero for her impactful role in educating a…
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Access to charging is a barrier to EV adoption for folks without a driveway or a garage, but what if charging your car in an urban area was as easy as charging your phone? Enter startup Itselectric, which has developed curbside level-2 chargers that connect to building electric panels, making installation quick and efficient. In this episode, co-fo…
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EV charging for urban neighborhoods
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Access to charging is a barrier to EV adoption for folks without a driveway or a garage, but what if charging your car in an urban area was as easy as charging your phone? Enter startup Itselectric, which has developed curbside level-2 chargers that connect to building electric panels, making installation quick and efficient. In this episode, co-fo…
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How is new clean-energy manufacturing affecting red & purple states?
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Through the passage of IRA and CHIPS, the Biden administration has invested billions of dollars and created more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in purple and red districts that have been hard-hit by globalization and disinvestment. In this episode, Julian Spector of Canary Media, reporting from these communities, shares about local reactions to th…
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Through the passage of IRA and CHIPS, the Biden administration has invested billions of dollars and created more than 100,000 manufacturing jobs in purple and red districts that have been hard-hit by globalization and disinvestment. In this episode, Julian Spector of Canary Media, reporting from these communities, shares about local reactions to th…
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Episode 23 - The Science Method
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In the podcast episode titled "The Science Method" from 7,000 Volts: Living an Electrifying Life, host LJ Tucker emphasizes the importance of applying the scientific method to everyday life as a way to navigate the overwhelming amount of information available. He stresses the need to keep things simple and to fact-check information, rather than acc…
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This is your monthly opportunity to share! Use the comments section in this community thread to: CLIMATE JOBS & OPPORTUNITIES: Share climate jobs/opportunities SHARE WORK, ASK FOR HELP, FIND COLLABORATORS: Share your climate-related work, ask for help, or find collaborators CLIMATE EVENTS & MEETUPS: Share climate-related events and meetups EVERYTHI…
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After decades of talk about offshore wind, California seems closer than ever to actually supporting an industry. But to meet the state’s goal of five gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, a lot of as-yet-nascent pieces need to fall into place. In this episode, Adam Stern of Offshore Wind California and Jocelyn Brown-Saracino of the US Departmen…
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The prospects for offshore wind in California
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After decades of talk about offshore wind, California seems closer than ever to actually supporting an industry. But to meet the state’s goal of five gigawatts of offshore wind power by 2030, a lot of as-yet-nascent pieces need to fall into place. In this episode, Adam Stern of Offshore Wind California and Jocelyn Brown-Saracino of the US Departmen…
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Episode 22 - Making Connections
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life," host LJ Tucker welcomes his longtime friend Patrick Helm to discuss the power of connections in life. Patrick shares his inspiring journey from humble beginnings in Pinellas County, Florida, to a successful career spanning 38 years with the same company. Emphasizing the significance of h…
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Hey Volties, I’m recording a live podcast at MT2030’s annual Climate Solutions Summit in Jackson, Wyoming on Oct 15-16, and I have 4 free summit tickets to give to the Volts family! Looks like there will be lots of interesting conversations, keynotes and breakout sessions focusing on “accelerating climate action in mountain, resort, and rural commu…
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Most electricity ratepayers in the US have a smart meter generating real-time data about their power usage, which could theoretically be used to reduce consumption and save money, but in most cases, utilities have locked up the information in inaccessible formats. In this episode, Michael Murray, leader of business coalition Mission:data, describes…
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Free the smart-meter data!
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Most electricity ratepayers in the US have a smart meter generating real-time data about their power usage, which could theoretically be used to reduce consumption and save money, but in most cases, utilities have locked up the information in inaccessible formats. In this episode, Michael Murray, leader of business coalition Mission:data, describes…
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Episode 01: Deadbolt Society W/Dominic Cornell
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Episode 01: Deadbolt Society with Dominic Cornell Welcome to the inaugural episode of 49 Volts! We’re thrilled to kick off with a groundbreaking announcement for the Security industry. Dominic Cornell, Low Voltage Consultant for Exante360 and the visionary behind Deadbolt Society, joins us to unveil this pioneering online social community dedicated…
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Over the past five years, Colorado’s Democratic trifecta has produced a cascade of legislation on climate, energy, housing, and land use (among other things). In this episode, we dive into some of these achievements and the politics behind them with Gov. Jared Polis and his top climate policy advisor (and previous Volts guest) Will Toor. (PDF trans…
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Colorado governor Jared Polis on recent climate, energy, & housing wins
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Over the past five years, Colorado’s Democratic trifecta has produced a cascade of legislation on climate, energy, housing, and land use (among other things). In this episode, we dive into some of these achievements and the politics behind them with Gov. Jared Polis and his top climate policy advisor (and previous Volts guest) Will Toor. This is a …
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NYC’s Revel is trying to build urban EV fast chargers and demand for those chargers (in the form of its own EV rideshare network) simultaneously. In this episode, Revel’s Tobias Lescht discusses the challenges of urban fast charging and the company’s plans to expand beyond NYC. (PDF transcript) (Active transcript) Text transcript: David Roberts The…
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How to cram EV fast chargers into tight urban spaces
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NYC’s Revel is trying to build urban EV fast chargers and demand for those chargers (in the form of its own EV rideshare network) simultaneously. In this episode, Revel’s Tobias Lescht discusses the challenges of urban fast charging and the company’s plans to expand beyond NYC. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subs…
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For years, perovskite solar cells have been the Next Big Thing in solar. In this episode, Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar, explains what exactly perovskites are, the performance and weight advantages they promise, the challenges they face, and when they might actually reach market. (PDF transcript) (Active transcript) Text transcript: …
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What's the deal with perovskite solar?
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For years, perovskite solar cells have been the Next Big Thing in solar. In this episode, Joel Jean, co-founder and CEO of Swift Solar, explains what exactly perovskites are, the performance and weight advantages they promise, the challenges they face, and when they might actually reach market. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss thi…
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Episode 21 - Overcoming Challenges & Adversity
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life," host LJ Tucker interviews Dawn Smith Walsh about overcoming challenges and adversity. Dawn, a seasoned labor and delivery nurse turned mental health expert, emphasizes the importance of perseverance, goal setting, and self-reflection to stay motivated and focused. She shares her personal…
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An enormous amount of wood is harvested from forests in the southern US to be burned in Europe as “renewable energy.” Now the industry wants to open more wood-pellet facilities in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Rita Frost of NRDC and Brenna Bell of 350 PDX explain why that’s a bad idea and why wood pellets aren’t as renewable as they look.…
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What's the deal with burning wood pellets for energy?
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An enormous amount of wood is harvested from forests in the southern US to be burned in Europe as “renewable energy.” Now the industry wants to open more wood-pellet facilities in the Pacific Northwest. In this episode, Rita Frost of NRDC and Brenna Bell of 350 PDX explain why that’s a bad idea and why wood pellets aren’t as renewable as they look.…
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Episode 20 - You Don't Have To Be A Perfect Parent
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts: Living an Electrified Life," LJ Tucker delves into the complexities of parenting, emphasizing that there is no perfect way to raise children. Drawing from personal experiences with his five children, he shares valuable insights and techniques that have guided him through various challenges. He stresses the importanc…
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In this episode, Beverly Craig of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center discusses what passive house building principles entail, the benefits they generate for building occupants and the grid, and what it would take to persuade more US builders and policymakers to adopt them. (PDF transcript) (Active transcript) Text transcript: David Roberts Peopl…
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What's the deal with Passive House?
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In this episode, Beverly Craig of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center discusses what passive house building principles entail, the benefits they generate for building occupants and the grid, and what it would take to persuade more US builders and policymakers to adopt them. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with other subscr…
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EV charging for those without a garage
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EVs are great for people with garages to charge them in, but what about everyone else? In this episode, Gabe Klein of DOE’s Joint Office of Energy and Transportation talks us through new approaches to EV charging for people in multifamily residences in urban settings, including new business models, new technologies, and even new vehicles. This is a…
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Episode 19 - Cultivating A Positive Mental Attitude
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In this episode of "7,000 Votes: Living an Electrified Life," host LJ Tucker speaks with Dawn Smith Walsh about cultivating a positive mental attitude. Walsh, a nurse practitioner specializing in mental health, emphasizes the importance of psychology in everyday life and the seamless transition from her nursing background to mental health care. The…
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How are we going to decarbonize shipping?
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In this episode, David Wooley and Ed Carr, lead authors of recent papers outlining policy and technology options for reducing emissions in the shipping industry, discuss the fuels (and batteries?) that could power ships of the future, the policies needed to move forward, and California's pivotal role. This is a public episode. If you’d like to disc…
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Electrolyze everything!
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A startup called Mattiq is using a combination of nanotechnology, AI, and electrolysis to produce novel materials that could eventually substitute for carbon-intensive materials in sectors from chemicals to plastics to fuels. In this episode, CEO Jeff Erhardt and I dig into the technological and business details. This is a public episode. If you’d …
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Episode 18 - The Sacrifices of a Demanding Business
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In this episode of "7000 Volts Living an Electrified Life," LJ Tucker discusses the importance of overcoming fear and embracing proper planning in business and personal life. Through personal anecdotes about the pitfalls of buying used equipment and the costly consequences of poor planning, he emphasizes the necessity of proactive decision-making a…
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What's up with solid-state batteries?
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In this episode, CEO Siyu Huang of Factorial Energy talks through recent advancements in solid-state batteries, which promise significant improvements in energy density and safety and are paving the way for electric vehicles with substantially increased range to hit the market within the next few years. This is a public episode. If you’d like to di…
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A clever new way to distribute storage on the grid
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A new startup called Base Power aims to bring more stability to the volatile Texas grid by selling customers oversized home batteries at minimal costs and then using the excess capacity to trade on the market. In this episode, co-founders Zach Dell and Justin Lopas discuss their innovative business model and its potential impact in Texas and beyond…
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Episode 17 - What Is Your "Intent?"
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts, Living an Electrified Life," LJ Tucker emphasizes the significance of understanding one's intent in various aspects of life, from daily activities to major decisions. He shares personal anecdotes, such as his journey from repeatedly getting speeding tickets to understanding that the best way to avoid them is simply …
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Hey schools, go get your IRA tax credits!
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US public education infrastructure faces significant challenges due to years of deferred maintenance and the growing impacts of climate change. Luckily, the Inflation Reduction Act offers substantial, easily accessible financial assistance to schools in the form of direct-pay tax credits for climate-friendly upgrades. Many schools don’t even know a…
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Heat pumps with thermal batteries
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In this episode: more heat pumps! Jane Melia, co-founder and CEO of Harvest, discusses the advantages of teaming a high-end eat pump with a large thermal battery, to coordinate the timing of electricity consumption. Shifting the heat pump load can help reduce both costs and emissions. This is a public episode. If you’d like to discuss this with oth…
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Episode 16 - Why Your Business Needs A Strong Foundation
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In this episode of "7,000 Volts Living an Electrified Life," LJ Tucker delves into the essentials of building a strong business foundation through practical wisdom and experience, emphasizing the importance of having a clear vision and making informed decisions. Tucker contrasts knowledge gained from books and classes with real-world wisdom that co…
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New York's congestion pricing fiasco
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New York City was on the cusp of (finally) implementing a congestion pricing program when Governor Kathy Hochul announced earlier this month that it would be “indefinitely delayed.” In this episode, NY State Sen. Liz Krueger and Evergreen Action’s Justin Balik, both with deep history in New York’s congestion pricing drama, discuss Hochul’s mysterio…
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