Could Matthew Barzun’s role as Ambassador to Sweden be key to the United States’ reformation in the “green” era?

In a Swedish story about the US embassy expanding its “A-List” of clean tech firms, we learn that really does seem to be the case.

“With this latest update, Embassy Stockholm is carrying on the tradition of finding the next technological breakthrough in clean technology,” said US Embassy Chargé d’Affaires Robert Silverman in a statement.

“It’s amazing that our project, which began as a rather small idea, has grown so much. I am excited for the future of US-Swedish cooperation.”

At a Tuesday afternoon ceremony, Silverman added that his preliminary conversations with Matthew Barzun, President Barack Obama’s choice to become the US ambassador in Stockholm, indicated that the OBT initiative will continue.

“I’ve spoken with the incoming ambassador, Matthew Barzun, and he told me he is very committed to continuing with OBT and the A-List,” Silverman said.

The US Department of Energy’s former top official for renewable energy, Andy Karsner, was also on hand at the event.

Karsner, who played a pivotal role in the early stages of Ambassador Wood’s efforts and is now a sought after advisor to clean tech companies, is also confident that Barzun will continue the tradition set by his predecessor.

“Matthew Barzun has been in touch both with me and Michael Wood and all indications are that he plans to continue and elevate the work to new levels. He’ll do a great job,” Karsner told The Local.

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Appears Barzun’s job in Sweden could have a major, major impact on Kentucky’s up-and-coming green sector.