Maine Green Broker
mainegreenbroker.bsky.social
Maine Green Broker
@mainegreenbroker.bsky.social
Aka Julia Bassett Schwerin. I advocate for energy efficiency and renewable energy in the built environment, teach building science and financing to realtors, and lobby government and the Realtor association to promote retrofits and building energy codes.
Zelenskyy is a hero. The Ukrainians have paid more in their blood, sweat and tears than our weapons and aid are worth. Russia must pay reparations, not Ukraine. The U.S. must resume supporting Ukraine, our democratic allies, and our democracy at once.
March 1, 2025 at 6:26 PM
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Normally I'd be vaguely peeved at all the replies that Miss The Joke but it is a secondary indicator of a lively social network so it ends up weirdly reassuring
Do I have this right
January 20, 2024 at 11:11 AM
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Heat pumps and electric vehicles are a great combination: an EV with a heat pump has increased range during cold weather.

It will become standard for new EVs.

Great WIRED piece with quotes from me @regassistproj.bsky.social

www.wired.com/story/heat-p...
How the Mighty Heat Pump Is Helping (but Not Solving) EVs’ Cold Weather Problem
“Any electric vehicle that doesn’t have a heat pump is a dinosaur already,” one expert tells WIRED.
www.wired.com
January 20, 2024 at 11:23 AM
I believe Shenna Bellows to be among the highest intelligence and integrity of any elected official in the state, and if she, in her judgment, says that an individual is unqualified to be on the ballot due to their prior attempt at insurrection than I believe she is correct. Shit has consequences.
January 2, 2024 at 11:31 PM
www.nytimes.com/2023/12/26/o...
This Year, Make a Resolution About Something Bigger Than Yourself

via @NYTOpinion no paywall article on New Year’s resolutions about making the world better. I am grateful for everyone from family to friends to colleagues who are in on sustainability with me!
Opinion | This Year, Make a Resolution About Something Bigger Than Yourself
What if, instead of focusing on improving ourselves, we focused on improving the world?
www.nytimes.com
December 27, 2023 at 11:40 AM
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EnergySky, elevating this recent US Dept Treasury analysis on where IRA investment is happening. It’s an interesting read given its political importance when defending the IRA in 2024! home.treasury.gov/news/press-r...
December 4, 2023 at 5:15 PM
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Really important analysis from US Treasury Dept. finds the overwhelming share of clean energy investment driven by the Inflation Reduction Act is occurring in lower income communities, offering real economic opportunity across America:
home.treasury.gov/news/press-r... This is as intended. 🔌💡
December 5, 2023 at 12:45 PM
Listen to NPR Freakonomics episode 566 for fascinating analysis of why building won’t/can’t scale. Good food for thought. Scroll down to episode 566. Get a pad and pencil first. www.npr.org/podcasts/452... nov. 22 broadcast
December 3, 2023 at 9:37 PM
This is 1000% untrue misinformation designed to fool the public into thinking they can carry on BAU. Even folks who should know better excuse their lack of active engagement due to this propaganda.
This is 100% untrue.
December 3, 2023 at 9:31 PM
#energysky no paywall article shows an unlimited budget can make an efficient building at 6 X the cost of building an average house size at current building energy code. Some concepts like removable walls on the first story might be scalable, uncertain on the rest. www.nytimes.com/2023/12/01/r...
Their Cape Cod Home Isn’t Small, but Its Carbon Footprint Is
One Massachusetts couple decided to use the most cutting-edge green technologies in their new beach house. It was more challenging than they expected.
www.nytimes.com
December 3, 2023 at 11:10 AM
Back-up battery on the job this windy morning!
November 27, 2023 at 10:40 AM
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I do. Or rather, I know which browser to use. Chrome. There, find the Sky Follower Bridge extension and import both followers and following.
November 18, 2023 at 10:34 PM
No paywall via @NYTOpinion I just drove to Vermont and back to Maine in my Kona EV. Once you learn how to drive one, they are very zen with the added benefit of really pissing off aggressive 8 MPG guys: no paywall
www.nytimes.com/2023/11/24/o...
Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice
Opinion | Relax, Electric Vehicles Really Are the Best Choice for the Climate
Electric vehicles really are better for the environment than hybrid vehicles that have both gas and electric motors.
www.nytimes.com
November 24, 2023 at 8:42 PM
No Paywall article about the IRA and all the myriad benefits unfolding from it. Spread the word! www.nytimes.com/2023/11/23/b...
In Biden’s Climate Law, a Boon for Green Energy, and Wall Street
In Biden’s Climate Law, a Boon for Green Energy, and Wall Street
The law has effectively created a new marketplace that helps smaller companies gain access to funding, with banks taking a cut.
www.nytimes.com
November 23, 2023 at 12:44 PM
Published a blog post on how ripe the time is for making building energy improvements. Check it out here mainegreenbroker.com/re-me-blog
During these difficult times, I am grateful for my family, friends, colleagues and clients who offer me love and support. Be well!
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November 23, 2023 at 12:08 PM
Thanks to P. J. And everyone who helped me make the leap, I am very thankful to be here!
November 23, 2023 at 11:38 AM