Tony Sirna
@sirnatony.bsky.social
Buildings Senior Policy Lead at Evergreen Action. All views expressed are my own personal views.
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He campaigned on cutting the cost of living, but he has governed to raise it: regressive tariffs, immigration, fiddling with the Fed, cutting renewable energy, and firing the person whose job was to measure all of this.
November 11, 2025 at 5:46 PM
He campaigned on cutting the cost of living, but he has governed to raise it: regressive tariffs, immigration, fiddling with the Fed, cutting renewable energy, and firing the person whose job was to measure all of this.
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The closed captioning is devastating
November 8, 2025 at 11:25 PM
The closed captioning is devastating
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Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov, @beyer.house.gov and Members of Congress urging PJM to shield families from skyrocketing energy costs driven by data center growth and PJM’s mismanagement.
PJM must put consumers first—not utility profits
PJM must put consumers first—not utility profits
November 6, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Thank you @vanhollen.senate.gov, @beyer.house.gov and Members of Congress urging PJM to shield families from skyrocketing energy costs driven by data center growth and PJM’s mismanagement.
PJM must put consumers first—not utility profits
PJM must put consumers first—not utility profits
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WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
November 5, 2025 at 4:07 AM
WOW. 81% of women 18-29 voted for Mamdani, 80% for Sherril, and 78% for Spanberger.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
Gen Z women aren't playing around.
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A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace.
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
November 4, 2025 at 6:59 PM
A decision today by the U.S. Court of Appeals for the DC Circuit protects furnace standards set to reduce heating costs for many households-- saving households replacing an inefficient furnace with a new model an average of $350 over the life of the furnace.
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
appliance-standards.org/document/cou...
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An update from the analysts at WoodMac: yes, as of 2025, solar PV remains the cheapest source of power in the world.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
Solar PV retains most competitive LCOE globally in 2025 – Wood Mackenzie
Solar PV technology has maintained its leading position as the most cost-competitive power generation source in 2025, according to WoodMac.
www.pv-tech.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:49 PM
An update from the analysts at WoodMac: yes, as of 2025, solar PV remains the cheapest source of power in the world.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
And -- bonus! -- it is still getting cheaper with every passing day.
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A good link to send to your local NIMBYs: this study finds that installing wind turbines *increases* local property values.
With commercial wind comes rising community home values, researcher finds
Siting new commercial wind energy installations is no easy feat.
phys.org
October 27, 2025 at 6:52 PM
A good link to send to your local NIMBYs: this study finds that installing wind turbines *increases* local property values.
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WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
Millionaire Tax That Inspired Mamdani Fuels $5.7 Billion Haul in Massachusetts
A millionaire levy in Massachusetts that New York City mayoral frontrunner Zohran Mamdani holds up as a model for taxing the rich has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing...
www.bloomberg.com
October 21, 2025 at 3:22 PM
WELL HOW ABOUT THAT
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
"A millionaire levy in Massachusetts has generated $3 billion more in revenue than expected without forcing significant high-profile departures from the state."
www.bloomberg.com/news/article...
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The economics are clear: The push to build fossil fuels to power data centers is going to hurt people and one way to address that harm is by demanding these centers be built with clean, cheap, fast-to-build energy sources like wind and solar. From @profgalloway.com
October 21, 2025 at 8:29 PM
The economics are clear: The push to build fossil fuels to power data centers is going to hurt people and one way to address that harm is by demanding these centers be built with clean, cheap, fast-to-build energy sources like wind and solar. From @profgalloway.com
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It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.
October 20, 2025 at 5:30 AM
It's a goal of mine to help make this the most famous, well-known and UNDERSTOOD quote about cities in history. Please share it as much as you can.
Maryland must take action to provide clean heat and healthy homes. Read the latest from @marylandmatters about how @govwesmoore can do just that by finalizing the Clean Heat Rules.
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/17/c...
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/17/c...
'Not fast enough': Climate advocates want quicker adoption of electric heating rules in Maryland - Maryland Matters
A group of Maryland environmental advocates is pushing the state to hasten its development of rules that would bolster electric heating systems inside homes, including heat pumps.
marylandmatters.org
October 17, 2025 at 3:42 PM
Maryland must take action to provide clean heat and healthy homes. Read the latest from @marylandmatters about how @govwesmoore can do just that by finalizing the Clean Heat Rules.
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/17/c...
marylandmatters.org/2025/10/17/c...
Alarming trend: Gas utilities spend as much as possible on replacing pipes to maximize profits. The cost of delivering gas to homes in Chicago has doubled (and TRIPLED in Baltimore). Gas bills are rising at twice the rate of electricity bills!
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Natural gas prices are low, but your monthly gas bill is up. Here's why
Gas utility bills are rising even though natural gas prices are down. That's because a much larger share of your gas bill now goes to infrastructure instead of fuel.
www.npr.org
October 14, 2025 at 5:51 PM
Alarming trend: Gas utilities spend as much as possible on replacing pipes to maximize profits. The cost of delivering gas to homes in Chicago has doubled (and TRIPLED in Baltimore). Gas bills are rising at twice the rate of electricity bills!
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
www.npr.org/2025/10/13/n...
Building energy codes save homeowners money and do not reduce the number of homes built!
If you are looking to increase housing supply (which you should be!) best to look at other things like exclusive zoning.
If you are looking to increase housing supply (which you should be!) best to look at other things like exclusive zoning.
Several states have updated building energy codes in recent years, lowering energy and housing costs for residents.
We found that despite homebuilders’ claims, new home construction in these states continued at rates in line with national trends.
We found that despite homebuilders’ claims, new home construction in these states continued at rates in line with national trends.
States Boost Building Energy Codes and New Homes Keep Rising
The data are clear: stronger energy codes are not slowing down new home construction
www.aceee.org
October 7, 2025 at 6:36 PM
Building energy codes save homeowners money and do not reduce the number of homes built!
If you are looking to increase housing supply (which you should be!) best to look at other things like exclusive zoning.
If you are looking to increase housing supply (which you should be!) best to look at other things like exclusive zoning.
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Your gentle reminder that Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated on June 14 and hardly anyone bothered to talk about it.
October 3, 2025 at 8:25 PM
Your gentle reminder that Rep. Melissa Hortman was assassinated on June 14 and hardly anyone bothered to talk about it.
A win for Maryland gas utility customers. Ending gas subsidies will save Maryland customers $1 billion over the next decade. marylandmatters.org/2025/09/27/a...
A win for Maryland gas utility customers - Maryland Matters
Natural gas customers will save $1 billion over the next decade under a new Maryland policy that puts that cost where it belongs, writes Emily Scarr, on the utilities, which now earn $3 from existing ...
marylandmatters.org
October 1, 2025 at 9:16 PM
A win for Maryland gas utility customers. Ending gas subsidies will save Maryland customers $1 billion over the next decade. marylandmatters.org/2025/09/27/a...
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If you're tired of all the doom and gloom, see Samuel L. Jackson in this funny climate ad!🌞😂
#ClimateComedy
#ClimateComedy
Uncensored version with Samuel L. Jackson - A taste of fossil freedom
YouTube video by Vattenfall
youtu.be
September 26, 2025 at 8:01 PM
If you're tired of all the doom and gloom, see Samuel L. Jackson in this funny climate ad!🌞😂
#ClimateComedy
#ClimateComedy
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Can clean energy find common ground in today’s polarized world? Farmers want to participate in clean energy—but red tape, misinformation & restrictions are slowing progress.
Co-author @courtbrady.bsky.social shares the lessons.
Download the full report: evrgn.co/4nrkujQ
Co-author @courtbrady.bsky.social shares the lessons.
Download the full report: evrgn.co/4nrkujQ
September 26, 2025 at 3:04 PM
Can clean energy find common ground in today’s polarized world? Farmers want to participate in clean energy—but red tape, misinformation & restrictions are slowing progress.
Co-author @courtbrady.bsky.social shares the lessons.
Download the full report: evrgn.co/4nrkujQ
Co-author @courtbrady.bsky.social shares the lessons.
Download the full report: evrgn.co/4nrkujQ
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Feeling 'stuck' in your home 🏠 #electrification journey?
💡Here's an idea for what would help!
#ElectrifyAmerica
💡Here's an idea for what would help!
#ElectrifyAmerica
Need help switching appliances from gas to electric? A 'coach' can help
Government incentives for climate-friendly upgrades are confusing to navigate, and it can be hard to find businesses that sell them. So a new industry is emerging to help: the decarbonization coach.
www.ctpublic.org
September 25, 2025 at 11:12 PM
Feeling 'stuck' in your home 🏠 #electrification journey?
💡Here's an idea for what would help!
#ElectrifyAmerica
💡Here's an idea for what would help!
#ElectrifyAmerica
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🚨 Clean energy & private property rights can find common ground 🚨
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
Protecting Property Rights and Fixing Energy Permitting
A new report by Evergreen Action and the Private Property Rights Institute uses interviews with farmers and decision-makers in Michigan and Pennsylvania to protect private property rights and create e...
evergreenaction.com
September 25, 2025 at 1:31 PM
🚨 Clean energy & private property rights can find common ground 🚨
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
We partnered with the Private Property Rights Institute to hear from farmers & local leaders in MI & PA about red tape slowing projects.
📖 Read the report ⬇️ evergreenaction.com/blog/protect...
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Kudos to Elyce K. and Congresswoman Simon for starting a conversation on the #climatecrisis🌍 !
Looking forward to working with you on environmental justice -- and keep up the momentum on the 💚 revolution!
@replsimon.bsky.social 🙏🙏
Looking forward to working with you on environmental justice -- and keep up the momentum on the 💚 revolution!
@replsimon.bsky.social 🙏🙏
August 21, 2025 at 11:26 PM
Kudos to Elyce K. and Congresswoman Simon for starting a conversation on the #climatecrisis🌍 !
Looking forward to working with you on environmental justice -- and keep up the momentum on the 💚 revolution!
@replsimon.bsky.social 🙏🙏
Looking forward to working with you on environmental justice -- and keep up the momentum on the 💚 revolution!
@replsimon.bsky.social 🙏🙏
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So fun to table with @cclalameda.bsky.social at the Solano Stroll today! We had great chats with folks about climate action, and why talking about it *matters*. Kids crushed our trivia game and parents signed letters to @replsimon.bsky.social and @repgaramendi.bsky.social urging bold climate action.
September 15, 2025 at 4:29 AM
So fun to table with @cclalameda.bsky.social at the Solano Stroll today! We had great chats with folks about climate action, and why talking about it *matters*. Kids crushed our trivia game and parents signed letters to @replsimon.bsky.social and @repgaramendi.bsky.social urging bold climate action.
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This month, the Trump administration announced it will terminate the Solar for All program, which helps low-income households access residential solar power & save money.
See how Alliance governors are standing together to fight this misguided action ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
See how Alliance governors are standing together to fight this misguided action ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
August 27, 2025 at 8:59 PM
This month, the Trump administration announced it will terminate the Solar for All program, which helps low-income households access residential solar power & save money.
See how Alliance governors are standing together to fight this misguided action ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
See how Alliance governors are standing together to fight this misguided action ⬇️
usclimatealliance.org/press-releas...
Time is short for households to take advantage of home energy credits before the end of the year.
It's also time for states to step up and fill the gap in making heat pumps affordable for everyone.
My latest on the @evergreenaction.bsky.social blog.
evergreenaction.com/blog/the-hea...
It's also time for states to step up and fill the gap in making heat pumps affordable for everyone.
My latest on the @evergreenaction.bsky.social blog.
evergreenaction.com/blog/the-hea...
Federal Tax Credits for Heat Pumps Disappear Soon. What Can States Do to Fill the Gap?
A state-level plan to keep heat pumps pumping.
evergreenaction.com
August 28, 2025 at 4:25 PM
Time is short for households to take advantage of home energy credits before the end of the year.
It's also time for states to step up and fill the gap in making heat pumps affordable for everyone.
My latest on the @evergreenaction.bsky.social blog.
evergreenaction.com/blog/the-hea...
It's also time for states to step up and fill the gap in making heat pumps affordable for everyone.
My latest on the @evergreenaction.bsky.social blog.
evergreenaction.com/blog/the-hea...
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Trump’s own Energy Secretary admitted the truth: “We’re going to get blamed.”
And he’s right. Trump’s war on clean energy is driving electricity bills up for working families—while padding fossil fuel profits. 🧵
And he’s right. Trump’s war on clean energy is driving electricity bills up for working families—while padding fossil fuel profits. 🧵
August 19, 2025 at 8:40 PM
Trump’s own Energy Secretary admitted the truth: “We’re going to get blamed.”
And he’s right. Trump’s war on clean energy is driving electricity bills up for working families—while padding fossil fuel profits. 🧵
And he’s right. Trump’s war on clean energy is driving electricity bills up for working families—while padding fossil fuel profits. 🧵