Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue, Newtonville. Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. RSVP is not required, but requested, so you can receive event updates … Read More
On March 26, 2025, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on imports of both cars and car parts, throwing global supply chains into chaos. On April 2, he announced additional import tariffs, at different levels for different countries. The situation is … Read More
Now in its fifth year, HeatSmart Newton continues to provide guidance to Newton residents about options for using clean efficient heat pump technology for heating, cooling and hot water. This City of Newton program and Green Newton initiative helps to … Read More
As part of Everource’s no-cost home energy program, energy specialists can help landlords and tenants to use less energy and save up to 20% on heating costs. You may qualify for: No-cost air sealing to keep the warm or cool … Read More
The Green Energy Consumers Alliance explains how to claim your federal clean energy tax credits for 2024. Note: Always consult a qualified tax professional to determine your eligibility for tax credits. Electric Vehicles – Form 8936, Qualified Plug-In Electric Drive … Read More
The Studio for High-Performance Design and Construction is once again offering their signature course, High-Performance Building for Carpenters. This training course teaches carpenters and builders how to apply fundamental building skills to high-performance construction projects. Participants will learn high-performance essentials … Read More
It’s no secret that heating bills have gone up rapidly in the past several months. This hurts all of us, especially so many who are already struggling to pay bills. Governor Maura Healy recently urged the chair of the Department … Read More
Recently, Newton’s Electric Vehicle Task Force, in collaboration with Green Newton, researched the possibility of applying for a federal grant to bring electric school buses to Newton Public Schools (NPS). Unfortunately, a combination of logistical and administrative hurdles ultimately made … Read More
Heat pumps are outselling gas furnaces in the United States again, according to Canary Media. “Americans bought 37 percent more air-source heat pumps than the next-most-popular heating appliance, gas furnaces, during the first 11 months of the year,” according to … Read More
On January 17, Bill Ferguson, Co-Director of Climate and Sustainability, officially retired from his position in the City of Newton. Over more than 11 years, Bill spearheaded transformative solar energy projects, energy efficiency initiatives, and the recent passage of the … Read More
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