Elias Ceseña’s Post

As dangerous heat waves soar and break record temperatures nationwide, costly electric bills are affecting millions of residents seeking relief by cooling off in their homes. Many individuals living in lower-income neighborhoods without access to air conditioning are left with little options and will seek refuge outside in the shade. That is why we are working hard with our partners at #ForestforallNYC to provide #climatejustice through #treeequity and 30% #canopycover for all of #NYC’s residents. #Trees reduce energy overloads and are critical infrastructure!

Check out #flanigansecologic #cleanenergycrashcourse focusing on #energyresilience, specifically on #electricity, highlighting the importance of #durability and #reliability in the face of changing #climate conditions and #extremeweatherevents. #Resilience is simply keeping the lights on during #utility emergencies, and more accurately, #criticalloads for medical equipment, communications, security systems, etc. As #southerncalifornia is still dealing with devastating #wildfires, Ted Flanigan addresses how #resilience is now top of mind for homeowners, business owners, and EcoMotion's clients. Thousands of households and businesses have suffered, and will continue to suffer, from #poweroutage – some for more than a day – as dangerously #highwind gusts knock out #electricity and #utilities impose precautionary #powersafetyshutdowns. With the imminent threat of #climatechange, the grid will undoubtedly become less stable as these events increase in the number and severity, posing #economicimpacts, and a danger to the #health and lives. Ted Flanigan discusses #criticalloads, shares his recommendations on making your home or business more #energyresilient, highlights lessons learned from EcoMotion's #resilience works, and addresses #equitable pathways to foster #resilience in the future. https://lnkd.in/gWnV5ucv

⛈ Severe weather happens. ⛈ 💡 Microgrids can ensure it won't take out the power too. 💡 When was the longest time you went without power? This week, a severe storm🌪️—the worst since 1993—damaged trees and power lines in the Greater Cleveland, Ohio area. In Lakewood (📸), the densest city between NYC and Chicago, 77% of the city has been without power. (I’m fortunate to be in the minority with power.) Intersection after intersection is dark. Hundreds of thousands of Ohio residents and businesses are still without electricity. Businesses with power have generously given out free ice and water to the community as they can. Essential businesses are running on generators, and fresh grocery shelves are bare. Utility crews are working persistently around the clock to clean up hazards and restore power, one break at a time. The utility estimates that crews will continue working around the clock into next week. The outage in 1993 lasted even longer. https://lnkd.in/eXUdA5Vd Power outages aren’t just inconvenient; they pose serious health risks (think food spoilage, water scarcity, and mobility challenges). Plus, they disrupt supply chains and hit our economy hard. ⚡ But we’re not powerless to change this! ⚡ We have begun transforming our energy grid to mitigate this risk. 💡 Do you know about microgrids? https://lnkd.in/eXsksWWw Even as severe storms are expected to increase in frequency and severity over the next century, soon everyone—even the most vulnerable—can look forward to affordable, renewable, and highly reliable energy in times like these. Thanks to all of the researchers, policy makers, and other change-makers 🌊 who have made this future possible. 🙌 #TheLandforLife Ali Ahmed at Green Strategies LLC Andrew Thomas and Mark Henning at Cleveland State University, Levin School of Urban Affairs Mike Foley, Shelbie Seeberg at Cuyahoga County Stephen Love at Cleveland Foundation (Shout out to a few microgrid champions that I've had the pleasure of meeting). 📸 Broken power pole and damaged trees, 2 days after severe weather in Lakewood, OH

Do you think about resilience? Our internet is down due to a local power outage. Thankfully our power is still on, and cell service is unaffected, but still gets me thinking... Do you consider how you, your household, your community would be able to respond to things like power outages, extreme weather events, etc? Given recent events like Hurricanes 🌀 Helene and Milton and how they impacted areas thought to be more safe, such as inland North Carolina, I think we all ought to be giving resilience some thought. Resilience could mean a lot of things and while it's similar to general preparedness, I think it goes well beyond that. Having an emergency kit that would allow to survive for 72 hours without power or water is good. Having batteries, cash, candles, flashlights 🔦, canned food around all makes sense and is important. But I'd say those fall under the label of preparedness. For resilience what I'm thinking about is whether your home could keep you warm or cool for a few days without electricity or methane gas? Whether your neighbourhood (or maybe even your house) can generate some of the electricity it needs locally, like enough to keep a fridge running? And can any of that electricity be stored locally? 🔋 What about drinking water? Or food, how much of what you and your neighbours consume is produced and stored/preserved locally? Are they community facilities nearby where you community facilities nearby where you could take refuge in an emergency? And more than that, are the person to person bonds in our communities resilient? It's been heartening to see neighbours helping neighbours in Florida, regardless of political views. Things like that give me hope, but is there more we can do to strengthen those connections in our community in advance? I think so, but what do you think? What does resilience mean for you and is it something that you are working to strengthen, at a personal/household/community level? 📷 A supply/support ship 🚢 for the oil rigs 🛢 off of Newfoundland's east coast. This one can apparently run off of battery power for ~two hours. Photo taken by me at the St. John's Harbour. #Resilience #ClimateCrisis #ExtremeWeather #Disasters #Community #Electricity #Energy #Water #Food #RandomMusings

Yesterday, when the fast-moving Mountain Fire was threatening the City of Camarillo, fire hydrants ran dry just when they were needed most. The issue this time wasn’t a lack of water supply but an overwhelming demand on local infrastructure that dropped water pressure to critical lows. Yet in similar high-demand scenarios, simultaneous heavy hydrant use can easily drain a supply faster than it’s replenished. As climate change fuels more intense fires and reduces water allocations from California’s State Water Project, we’re facing a growing challenge. Resilient systems are critical to handle these surges while safeguarding our resources long-term. Local reuse and desalination aren’t just options – they’re essential for true water security. This isn’t just smart planning – it’s about community safety. #WaterSecurity #Infrastructure #ClimateAdaptation

This is bad! The air quality in Las Vegas right now is appalling! Like seriously dangerous. In the past 2 hours it has gone from a measurement of 190 to 213. It’s so bad that Life Time Inc. has CLOSED the outdoor pickleball courts and pool due to the air quality. Yes, they are that worried about the health of its members that it took this unprecedented step. Las Vegas has NO industry or major source of pollution. This toxic air quality is 100% the result of the fires burning throughout Southern California. Even crazier, todays air quality at RE+ Anaheim, CA is 43, which is very good. These events are only going to grow in frequency and severity. Already, forecasters are fearful of an earlier than normal Santa Ana wind in SoCal that could create the worst fire season in SoCal seen in a decade. Why is this important beyond Vegas or SoCal? Because these conditions are spreading all across the US. Whether fire, floods, hurricanes, tornadoes, or other severe weather events, your business is at risk. So it’s incumbent of you to explore protecting your operations especially the most vulnerable part: your energy supply. That’s where ClimaFi comes in. We design, fund and financially optimize microgrid solutions that armor your electricity supply while also overcoming utility interconnection delays. Reach out today to explore how we can help you avoid the next weather induced grid failure! #fire #microgrd #climafi #airquality #lasvegas #re+ #renewableenergy #interconnection #utilitydelay

Local options to support cooling should be considered and where possible using natural resources. https://lnkd.in/eR-iXsF5

Beneath the surface of our cities lies an intricate network of infrastructure that keeps our water clean and flowing - from the gravity-driven sewers to complex wastewater treatment plants. This unseen maze ensures our environment stays clean and prevents disasters during heavy storms. Here's a fact: maintaining and upgrading this hidden infrastructure could cost over $744 billion in the next decade in the US alone. These systems, vital for our health and the planet’s, are aging and require significant investment. #UndergroundInfrastructure #WaterInfrastructure https://lnkd.in/g4ZnBQgp 

Every Drop Counts When It Matters Most! The fires in Los Angeles are a stark reminder of the importance of water conservation. In moments of crisis, having just a bit more water can mean the difference between devastation and safety. WAVE Valve Inc. is committed to providing innovative solutions to save water and lower costs. Our technology reduces air in water lines, conserving up to 9% of water consumption while cutting bills by up to 30%. For drought-prone areas or businesses managing high water usage, this could mean a stronger defense against emergencies. Now is the time to act. Join the movement toward smarter water use and community resilience. Visit www.wavevalve.com to learn how. Let’s start the conversation. Who do you know that could benefit from water-saving innovations? #Sustainability #SaveWater #WildfireAwareness #WaterConservation #WaveValve #ProtectOurFuture

Power outages can be more than an inconvenience—they can be life-threatening, especially in community living environments. When unexpected weather or outages occur, having a reliable power source is crucial. Generators can keep essential systems running, ensuring safety and comfort for all. Don't wait until it's too late! Prepare your facility with a generator and keep your business and residents safe. #EmergencyPreparedness #FacilityManagement #SeniorLiving #HospitalityIndustry