Gas utilities propose blending green hydrogen with natural gas in pipelines to heat Massachusetts homes, requiring in excess of 100% of the Commonwealth’s procured wind power with minimal climate benefits. New research finds that producing green hydrogen requires more than … Read More
Thursday, March 16 at 7pm. Online. Join Nathan Phillips, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University, for a moderated panel discussion. The session will include a review of new findings in the Roetter/Richardson Hydrogen versus Electricity … Read More
March 9 from 7:30-8:30pm. Online. Michele Chalice from the Xerces Society will talk about the many types of native pollinators and why their survival is a critical piece in the fight against climate change. After registering, you will receive a … Read More
The following is testimony that Dan Ruben gave to the Newton Zoning and Planning Committee on January 9, 2023. Dan is the Board Chair of Green Newton, and he leads the Green Newton Building Standards Committee. Climate change is … Read More
Starting in 2023, the financial incentives for installing heat pumps are significantly higher than incentives in 2022. There are new federal tax credits (including some for electrical upgrades) and increased Mass Save 0% interest loan limits. Plus, the federal Inflation … Read More
Sunday, March 26 at 4pm. In-Person and Online. The Elizabeth Howe Lecture Committee and the Climate Action Team of First Parish Unitarian Universalist Church in Lexington present The Climate Crisis and the Energy Transition: Perfection Meets Pragmatism, a conversation between … Read More
Thursday, March 2 at 11am. 306 Congress St., Boston. Join a coalition of activists on March 2 to demand changes to our regional electric system, ISO-New England, calling on our new Governor Maura Healey to demand reform from ISO-New England: … Read More
Wednesday, March 1 from 7-8:30pm. Online. Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Subcommittee is hosting a webinar on the potential role nuclear energy could play as the U.S. struggles to address climate change through decarbonization of the electric grid, transportation, … Read More
On February 8, Newton City Council’s Public Facilities Committee voted to support the Resolution for a Future without Gas and for Clean Heat! to create a city-wide plan to equitably achieve efficiencies, reduce emissions and risks of gas infrastructure, and … Read More
At the next Newton Public Facilities Committee meeting on February 8 (agenda), city councilors will present a resolution supporting the creation of a city-wide plan to equitably achieve efficiencies, reduce emissions and risks of gas infrastructure and expediting electrification. Resolution … Read More
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