Green Newton

Tuesday, October 29 from 7-8:30pm. Online (Sign up below).

Interested in greening your house of worship? Do you want to connect with others who want to protect the environment – and our climate – by working within their congregation? Gather with other congregants and faith leaders to share the challenges and successes you’ve had, learn about how the Building Emissions and Reduction Disclosure Ordinance will affect your congregation’s buildings, and learn from others in the community.

You’ll also learn about greening congregations from Eric Grunebaum and Chris Lewis of Greener U who will discuss the many ways that houses of worship and other nonprofits can plan and implement decarbonization projects, and how organizations can create manageable, realistic pathways and phasing for energy projects over time.

During the session, you’ll learn the journeys of other nonprofits and houses of worship that have significantly reduced their energy use.

You’ll have support from exerts and from fellow congregants to discuss your current and potential projects and how you can build momentum to move them forward.

This event is for anyone involved in building decision making, such as clergy, financial teams, green teams, property management, board members, or other leadership.

This free event is hosted by Green Newton, The Climate Action Task Force of the First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton and the Boston Catholic Climate Movement. Please RSVP by October 25.

Presenter Bio

As GreenerU’s Business Development Manager, Eric Grunebaum brings 25 years of project management and business development experience in diverse areas including mixed-income housing, documentary film, climate advocacy and energy project development. Eric also has Series 82 & 63 securities licenses and works at the intersection of climate and finance raising impact investments for climate-tech startups and funds. The documentary he produced on coal and wind in West Virginia was a pivot point for his work directly on climate solutions.