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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

got to grab lunch w/ my friend and 'net zero' hero @mattgrocoff.bsky.social last weekend, who on top of his own net zero development (veridian) reminded me about A2's sustainable energy utility and @volts.wtf interview w/ missy stults. www.volts.wtf/p/ann-arbors...

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Ann Arbor's experiment with a new kind of utility

Missy Stults explains Ann Arbor's novel plan to build a second, clean-energy utility alongside its incumbent.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 15/01/2026

This is why at Veridian at County Farm in Ann Arbor we build with Red List Free materials and we refuse to charge extra for the cancer free package. No quartz countertops. No PFAS sealants. Legislation aims to stop countertop cutters with silicosis from suing www.npr.org/2026/01/14/n...

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Kitchen countertop workers are dying. Some lawmakers want to ban their lawsuits

Some safety experts want California to stop the cutting of quartz countertops saying it can't be done safely. Lawmakers, meanwhile, contemplate a ban on workers' lawsuits against quartz manufacturers.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 26/10/2025

This is what happens when you make streets for people instead of for cars!! Ann Arbor closed Main Street for trick or treating. Things got CRAZY. #waroncars #freethepedestrians

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 21/09/2025

Just cancelled our Disney Plus subscription. Love Disney. But we love democracy more.

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Andrea Learned | Name & Fame host Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Big fan of you doing all you do and having such a big impact in Ann Arbor! :-)

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Andrea! Thanks for being such a long time fan of net zero work!!

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Andrea Learned | Name & Fame host Ⓥ 🚲 @andrealearned.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

So cool what Matt has been able to do in Ann Arbor!! (where I went to school and now where my parents /some family live). His vision for sustainable communities is happening and it is massive #ClimateInfluence. Go A2!!

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Jonathan Berk 🏠 @berkie1.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Eleven of Boston’s twelve City Councilors co-sponsored a hearing order to investigate the legalization of “construction of triple-deckers and other 2-4 unit housing” in Boston. D2 City Councilor Ed Flynn was the only councilor who did not sign on.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 13/09/2025

Neighbors at Veridian got pissed when energy bill DOUBLED since last month———after powering their all electric home and 60 miles daily EV commute they paid just under $3 🤑😻😻😻 This is what sustainable living looks like!! youtu.be/tQCLiQlLS_w?...

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

From sharing my net-zero home + hosting The Environment Report on NPR, to tracking PPM & the Paris Accord—today’s work at Veridian in Ann Arbor shows how we can go beyond net-zero. A living neighborhood, a virtual power plant, & a model of energy abundance. www.michiganpublic.org/environment-...

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Ann Arbor development plans net-zero energy generation, "virtual power plant" for neighbors

An Ann Arbor residential development under construction plans to be entirely-self powered, using solar panels and batteries so residents have little to no energy bills.

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Mike Eliason @holz-bau.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

this is pretty good thin buildings. car light streets. open space. plazas. access to nature. visitbaltics.net/sovremennyj-...

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 09/09/2025

Veridian is leading the way and getting international recognition for answering the simple question: what does good look like? In the past couple of weeks it’s been written about in over a dozen media outlets! Here’s the latest from today www.homes.com/news/free-of... @unionstudioarch.com

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Eric Corey Freed @ericcoreyfreed.bsky.social · 10/03/2025

I love Venn diagrams, so I attempted to create a literary Venn to describe where we are.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 26/04/2025

Nuremberg established forever: “just following orders” is no defense for carrying out illegal actions. If ICE or any federal agents enforce actions that have been ruled unconstitutional by courts—or obviously illegal on their face—they must be held personally accountable. Badges are no shield.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 12/03/2021

#EndDaylightSavingTime More darkness in the morning and light in evening has detrimental impact on sleep and mental health. Experts oppose misguided efforts for "permanent daylight savings"

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 04/03/2025

That was an archived post from Pre-musk Twitter when Tesla held promise as a climate solutions company. Migrated all my twitter archives to bluesky. Deleted post - it didn’t age well 🤣

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 01/02/2025

12 years on and we’re still racing to transition to renewable energy Here’s my 2013 interview on WBEZ

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Devon Akmon @devonakmon.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Great to see Ji Hye Kim of Ann Arbor's Miss Kim nominated for "Best Chef: Great Lakes" by the James Beard Foundation. Ann Arbor’s Spencer has also been named a semifinalist once again for the James Beard Award for "Outstanding Wine and Other Beverages Program."

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These Michigan businesses and chefs are named as semifinalists for 2025 James Beard Awards

The list of final nominees will be announced in April, followed by the James Beard Awards in Chicago in June.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 22/01/2025

Single stair access removes burdensome regulations for building without sacrificing safety. This simple rule change can add 10-20% more housing at low cost. Floor plan efficiency can increase from 75%-95% Thanks Rep Morgan for bipartisan leadership

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

You might want to Google me before you disparage me as the “Eco left”. I’m one of the leading advocates for the expansion of housing in density. Skyscraper buildings are not actually increasing density nationwide.

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

Our aging water and sewer infrastructure suffers from a systems design problem. Our water systems are built to spec. But we chose the wrong specs. They are linear and fracture critical

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 19/01/2025

@holz-bau.bsky.social and I met with Sen Jeff Irwin and @reprheingans.bsky.social This is a magic policy tool that unlocks valuable living space. I honestly don’t think we can achieve sustainable, affordable housing without this change @jasonmorganmi.bsky.social let’s get coffee!

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/08/2021

Just like a forest, #gentledensity cities are not only the most beautiful, but they are also the most climate beneficial. Funny how sustainability = beauty We don't need Bladerunner cities to solve housing crisis. ...

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Steve Kastenbaum @skastenbaum.bsky.social · 06/01/2025

Why are most of my colleagues in NYC journalism interviewing only drivers about congestion pricing & not the NYers who have no option but to take the subways & buses to get to work? How about interviewing the folks who deal daily with subpar service in poor, far flung neighborhoods of the city?

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 03/01/2025

Building for People with @holz-bau.bsky.social webinar on his new book is up on youtube!! If you give a shit about the future of buildings and cities, then have a look (and buy the book!) youtu.be/sn0ADl3YpHI

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PHN Presents Building for People

YouTube video by The Passive House Network

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 01/01/2025

Looking specifically for those dedicated to only sustainable real estate. ie professionals dedicated only toward renewable energy, net zero, resilience, affordable housing, mobility, gentile density, materials health etc. Any lists?

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 31/12/2024

Anyone know of Bluesky lists for sustainable real estate and investing? Follow me if interested!!

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🌍Peter🔥Antifa✊ @peterru.eurosky.social · 23/03/2024

Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes. www.euronews.com/green/2024/0...

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Buildings create 37% of greenhouse gases. Here's how to change that

Many solutions exist to make our built world more sustainable, but the clock is ticking. Five areas must be prioritised to make progress in decarbonising real estate, Gregory Dewerpe writes.

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 28/11/2024

WATCH: Big shout-out to climate scientist & excellent communicator @katharinehayhoe.com, my Starter Pack Partner today, on her fantastic job on @jimmykimmel.com explaining how to talk with your family and friends about the #ClimateCrisis. Great advice for ANY Subject! www.youtube.com/watch?v=LVjm...

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Dr. Katharine Hayhoe Teaches Us How to Talk to People Who Don’t Believe in Climate Change

YouTube video by Jimmy Kimmel Live

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Brent Toderian @brenttoderian.bsky.social · 29/11/2024

NEW: Was wondering how you turn a Start Pack (like the one @katharinehayhoe.com and I launched yesterday connecting the dots between smarter city planning and climate action), and then @graocat.bsky.social went and made this one for us! Thanks! Share this with your friends. bsky.app/profile/did:...

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Paul Angelone @angelone.bsky.social · 10/12/2024

One of the more fun projects I worked on with was the 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide. It shares insights and strategies for leveraging infrastructure investments and real estate development to create walkable, transit-oriented, sustainable, and complete communities.

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Building 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide

Building 15-Minute Communities: A Leadership Guide shares promising insights and strategies for leveraging infrastructure investment and real estate development to create walkable, transit-oriented, s...

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Kaufman & Company @kaufmanrealestate.bsky.social · 28/10/2024

Can mass timber revolutionize LA's construction industry? Dive into the sustainable future with LEVER Architecture's innovative project! 🌿🏢 #SustainableBuilding #RealEstate Learn more: medium.com/@danielkaufm...

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Lumis Group @lumisgroup.bsky.social · 25/12/2024

Is the future of urban agriculture vertical? Discover how urban vertical farming is turning city buildings into lush, sustainable farms. Read below for an insight into this real estate revolution!

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Lesson from Y2K: Unwavering action now can turn future crises into a joke! #climatescience @katharinehayhoe.com @billmckibben.bsky.social

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

2025 should be the year of More Doing and Less Mulling

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Reposting this because a true Visionary called me a visionary ☺️ Read Building for People and find out why. 2025 is here. It’s time to FUCKING BUILD the FUTURE we NEED

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

ChatGPT for the win. Bonus points for leap year!

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Matt Grocoff @mattgrocoff.bsky.social · 29/12/2024

Thanks @holz-bau.bsky.social for the kind acknowledgement in the book and the nod to Veridian and our work in Ann Arbor! Love you brother!

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Dr. Ryan E. Emanuel @waterpotential.bsky.social · 28/12/2024

Example of community engaged solar energy development in #EasternNC, where utility-scale PV has boomed in the past 10-15 years. The story illustrates multiple principles of #EnvironmentalJustice, although no one uses this framing in the story.

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