Sunday, May 21 from 12-5pm. Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton). Historic Newton’s annual Newton House Tour is back in person for its 40th year. Tour goers are invited to look inside remarkable historic properties not usually open … Read More
Sunday, June 4 from 12-4pm. Garland Road, Newton. Thinking about home energy projects like solar, heat pumps, insulation, or driving electric? Ask a neighbor about their experience at the Sustainable Street Tour on Garland Road in Newton. Stroll down the … Read More
Thinking about making your windows more energy efficient? First, start by examining your current windows to find cost-effective ways to make them more airtight, like weatherstripping or adding storm windows. If you decide to replace your windows, explore all your … Read More
Lexington Climate Action Network (LexCAN), in partnership with the town of Lexington, is seeking someone with an interest in sustainability to accelerate the transition to clean, healthy, and affordable HVAC and appliances in Lexington homes. Serving as Lexington’s Clean Heat … Read More
Saturday, April 22. In-Person (Locations TBD). Interested in learning about passive house practices and how they work? Come experience passive house building practices in action and tour two passive houses in Wayland and Weston. Experts from the Studio of High … Read More
From leaf blowers to lawnmowers, reduce your home’s carbon footprint by swapping out your gas-powered lawn equipment with battery-powered equipment and get a $30-75 rebate. Battery-powered lawn equipment is lighter, easier to maneuver and requires less maintenance. Plus, making the … 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
Financing your home energy upgrades just got easier in 2023. The maximum loan amount available through the Mass Save program for qualifying energy-efficient upgrades has been increased from $25,000 to $50,000. For heat pumps, the maximum loan is $50,000, and … Read More
Replacing single-pane windows with double-pane windows that have high-performance glass may be cost effective, but you could also consider installing low emissivity (low-e) storm windows. Installing interior or exterior energy-efficient storm windows that are rated by the Attachment Energy Rating … Read More
Thursday, February 9 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts. Join this webinar to learn the latest on: … Read More
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