Mary Pustejovsky
@mpusto.bsky.social
Cargo bikes, urbanism, safe streets, climate. Heat pump all the things! Views are my own. #MadisonWI
Reminder that if you want to get a tax credit for clean energy upgrades you have about 6 weeks left. But check out the many state and local rebates that you might qualify for!
The Rewiring America calculator has state, local, and utility incentives for 29 states. See if there are incentives in your area! homes.rewiringamerica.org/calculator
November 10, 2025 at 2:58 PM
Reminder that if you want to get a tax credit for clean energy upgrades you have about 6 weeks left. But check out the many state and local rebates that you might qualify for!
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
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IMO, the heat pump water heater credit was the best deal for homeowners in the IRA. Upgrade by the end of the year to qualify for the tax credit.
If you are on gas, operating costs are just slightly lower. You will save loads vs everything else.
IMO, the heat pump water heater credit was the best deal for homeowners in the IRA. Upgrade by the end of the year to qualify for the tax credit.
If you are on gas, operating costs are just slightly lower. You will save loads vs everything else.
The government is giving away $2,000 to homeowners who upgrade their water heaters — but the incentives disappear in under two months
The increased performance translates to lower electric bills.
shopping.yahoo.com
November 10, 2025 at 1:37 PM
shopping.yahoo.com/home-garden/...
IMO, the heat pump water heater credit was the best deal for homeowners in the IRA. Upgrade by the end of the year to qualify for the tax credit.
If you are on gas, operating costs are just slightly lower. You will save loads vs everything else.
IMO, the heat pump water heater credit was the best deal for homeowners in the IRA. Upgrade by the end of the year to qualify for the tax credit.
If you are on gas, operating costs are just slightly lower. You will save loads vs everything else.
Just called Baldwin’s office! Johnson, well, we know what he thinks.
Sounds like the squishes in the senate caucus are ready to pull the plug with no ACA changes. This is real. If you want to register your opinion you shld call yr senator in the next hour. They not only want to reopen w/nothing. They want cover from their colleagues who still want to hold out.
November 9, 2025 at 9:36 PM
Just called Baldwin’s office! Johnson, well, we know what he thinks.
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
James Watson, dead at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers
James Watson, the co-discoverer of the structure of DNA who died Thursday at 97, was a scientific legend and a pariah among his peers.
www.statnews.com
November 8, 2025 at 1:39 PM
A Sharon Begley byline, almost 5 years after her death.
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
Upon hearing the news James Watson had died, a STAT reporter said in our Slack, "I wish I could read what Sharon would have written."
Incredible news: Sharon in fact did pre-write a Watson obit. And it is masterful and excoriating.
🧪🧬🧫
So good. “What we have is each other and our will to remake the world.” organizingmythoughts.org/in-chicago-w...
In Chicago, We Run Toward Danger Together
"Faced with unrelenting state violence, Chicagoans have refused to be cowed," says Mariame Kaba.
organizingmythoughts.org
November 8, 2025 at 4:27 PM
So good. “What we have is each other and our will to remake the world.” organizingmythoughts.org/in-chicago-w...
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
Feds Tell Faith Leaders 'No More Prayer' Outside Broadview Facility
In a possible violation of the First Amendment, federal officials instructed demonstrators to stop holding religious gatherings outside the immigration processing facility in suburban Broadview after ...
blockclubchicago.org
November 8, 2025 at 12:04 PM
“Federal authorities told demonstrators Friday that there would be ‘no more prayer’ in front of or inside the Broadview ICE facility, in a move that mystified local leaders and raised legal questions.” blockclubchicago.org/2025/11/07/f...
I hit 4,000 miles on my HSD this morning on the way back from skating! This bike is so great, super low maintenance!
November 7, 2025 at 10:55 PM
I hit 4,000 miles on my HSD this morning on the way back from skating! This bike is so great, super low maintenance!
Horrifying
A family friend was telling us about what her husband shared about his experience in Broadview before he was deported back to Mexico. She's been sharing to friends and family because she's just in disbelief & horror what her husband told her. She wasn't able to talk to him until he was in Mexico.
November 7, 2025 at 4:02 PM
Horrifying
Great news in New York to get closer to seasonal heat pump rates! www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...
ConEd Heat Pump Win | Rewiring America
AGREE, EDF, and Rewiring America reached an agreement with ConEd to modernize rates and make heat pumps more affordable for New York homes.
www.rewiringamerica.org
November 7, 2025 at 3:51 PM
Great news in New York to get closer to seasonal heat pump rates! www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...
No joke, when talking about the election with my high schooler, they were like “is Sliwa the one with the hat?” 😂
November 5, 2025 at 2:19 AM
No joke, when talking about the election with my high schooler, they were like “is Sliwa the one with the hat?” 😂
Wingra was so still today. Just beautiful.
November 4, 2025 at 4:03 PM
Wingra was so still today. Just beautiful.
I know his name. He is a colleague of my former neighbor. Please pray for him.
“The statement added that the priest, who was not named, has been transferred to an immigration detention center in Conroe, north of Houston…”
religionnews.com/2025/11/02/e...
religionnews.com/2025/11/02/e...
Episcopal priest has been detained by ICE in Texas, says diocese
(RNS) — 'We do not know yet why he was targeted,' said the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, who leads the Diocese of Texas.
religionnews.com
November 3, 2025 at 12:52 PM
I know his name. He is a colleague of my former neighbor. Please pray for him.
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀?
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
It's the season of bike lanes being unusable, and drivers getting pissed off if you aren't using them.
November 2, 2025 at 10:28 AM
𝗪𝗵𝘆 𝗱𝗼𝗻'𝘁 𝗽𝗲𝗼𝗽𝗹𝗲 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝘃𝗲𝗿 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘃𝗲𝘀 𝗶𝗻 𝗯𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗹𝗮𝗻𝗲𝘀?
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
𝘞𝘦𝘵 𝘭𝘦𝘢𝘷𝘦𝘴 𝘢𝘳𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘴𝘦𝘳𝘪𝘰𝘶𝘴 𝘢𝘴 𝘪𝘤𝘦 𝘢𝘴 𝘢 𝘴𝘭𝘪𝘱 𝘩𝘢𝘻𝘢𝘳𝘥 +🍁𝘩𝘪𝘥𝘦 𝘱𝘰𝘵𝘩𝘰𝘭𝘦𝘴 & 𝘥𝘦𝘣𝘳𝘪𝘴.
BikeLoud volunteers keep busy with our THREE bike-powered lane-cleaners but we can only do a fraction of what's needed.
@pbotinfo.bsky.social Please prioritize bike lanes!
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
My kids got potatoes while trick or treating last night. Did yours? 😂
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My kids got potatoes while trick or treating last night. Did yours? 😂
My kids got potatoes while trick or treating last night. Did yours? 😂
November 1, 2025 at 3:33 PM
My kids got potatoes while trick or treating last night. Did yours? 😂
Wisconsin Halloween
November 1, 2025 at 12:57 AM
Wisconsin Halloween
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
Happy Halloween from Neighbors for More Neighbors!
If you are trick-or-treating tonight, think about how much better it would be if there were more homes!
Because more homes = more neighbors! More neighbors = more candy! More candy = higher likelihood of getting a full-sized candy bar!
If you are trick-or-treating tonight, think about how much better it would be if there were more homes!
Because more homes = more neighbors! More neighbors = more candy! More candy = higher likelihood of getting a full-sized candy bar!
October 31, 2025 at 9:15 PM
Happy Halloween from Neighbors for More Neighbors!
If you are trick-or-treating tonight, think about how much better it would be if there were more homes!
Because more homes = more neighbors! More neighbors = more candy! More candy = higher likelihood of getting a full-sized candy bar!
If you are trick-or-treating tonight, think about how much better it would be if there were more homes!
Because more homes = more neighbors! More neighbors = more candy! More candy = higher likelihood of getting a full-sized candy bar!
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
Anybody in Narragansett country got a folding scooter, electric or otherwise, I could borrow for my kid to test out for the school commute before we buy one? RIPTA's gutted schedule has resulted in 3 tardies this week and we just can't keep that up but the schedule has basically no alternatives
October 31, 2025 at 3:25 PM
Anybody in Narragansett country got a folding scooter, electric or otherwise, I could borrow for my kid to test out for the school commute before we buy one? RIPTA's gutted schedule has resulted in 3 tardies this week and we just can't keep that up but the schedule has basically no alternatives
Love to see Madison folks stepping up to support their neighbors in need of food. 🥰 captimes.com/news/governm...
As SNAP benefits run out, look for Madison’s helpers
The federal government shutdown means food assistance runs dry this weekend. Locals are turning to mutual aid to keep their neighbors fed.
captimes.com
October 31, 2025 at 3:13 PM
Love to see Madison folks stepping up to support their neighbors in need of food. 🥰 captimes.com/news/governm...
Great to see MA rolling out winter gear pump rates. I know MN has a similar program . We need this in more areas! www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
Massachusetts heat-pump owners are about to get cheaper electricity
The state’s innovative winter heat-pump rates go into effect this weekend and should make the tech more accessible. Deeper discounts could come next year.
www.canarymedia.com
October 30, 2025 at 8:13 PM
Great to see MA rolling out winter gear pump rates. I know MN has a similar program . We need this in more areas! www.canarymedia.com/articles/hea...
Takeaway for me is that weekend and more frequent service increased ridership, which was enabled by electrification. Not just a “electrification increases ridership”. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/caltrai...
Caltrain ridership up 47% after electrification
A $2.72 billion project to replace diesel trains with electric trains on the San Francisco Bay Area commuter railroad increased train service, attracting more riders.
www.smartcitiesdive.com
October 30, 2025 at 12:22 PM
Takeaway for me is that weekend and more frequent service increased ridership, which was enabled by electrification. Not just a “electrification increases ridership”. www.smartcitiesdive.com/news/caltrai...
Reposted by Mary Pustejovsky
US Bishops: “As this government shutdown continues, the U.S. bishops are deeply alarmed that essential programs that support the common good, such as SNAP, may be interrupted.” www.usccb.org/news/2025/ar...
Archbishop Broglio Urges Funding of Lifesaving Programs and an End to Federal Government Shutdown
“As this government shutdown continues, the U.S. bishops are deeply alarmed that essential programs that support the common good, such as SNAP, may be inte...
www.usccb.org
October 29, 2025 at 12:09 AM
US Bishops: “As this government shutdown continues, the U.S. bishops are deeply alarmed that essential programs that support the common good, such as SNAP, may be interrupted.” www.usccb.org/news/2025/ar...
Normalize asking electeds (and appointees) when was the last time they rode public transportation
Sean Duffy: "If you're a Democrat, you're a liberal, you don't like cars and you want people to ride public transportation, I think that's wonderful, good for you. But if you want us all to ride public transportation, make it safe. Make it clean. Make is beautiful. I don't know why NY can't do that"
October 28, 2025 at 4:44 PM
Normalize asking electeds (and appointees) when was the last time they rode public transportation
Being on the ice at 6am is fun (no joke) but it’s pretty extra great when I am rewarded by a beautiful sunrise leaving the rink.
October 28, 2025 at 1:22 PM
Being on the ice at 6am is fun (no joke) but it’s pretty extra great when I am rewarded by a beautiful sunrise leaving the rink.
Wow! I continue to be amazed by how well this is going. In our post-consult surveys 100% of respondents have said YES I would recommend to a friend. Check it out and tell a friend! We have an office hours tomorrow to ask questions.
Denver folks! We launched a special program today just for you! Some pretty huge discounts we have negotiated with a manufacturer for cold climate heat pumps. Learn more here: www.rewiringamerica.org/newsroom/pre...
Denver area residents: Your path to an energy-efficient heat pump just got easier | Rewiring America
A trusted local contractor is teaming up with Rewiring America to offer households a new heat pump system at a reduced price
www.rewiringamerica.org
October 27, 2025 at 3:29 PM
Wow! I continue to be amazed by how well this is going. In our post-consult surveys 100% of respondents have said YES I would recommend to a friend. Check it out and tell a friend! We have an office hours tomorrow to ask questions.