The Building Standards Committee (BSC) is a Green Newton team that works with mostly large-scale projects, many of which are multi-family housing developments, to improve their building plans and to ensure sustainability in new construction. According to Dan Ruben, the … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
Thursdays, June 5 – June 26, 1-6pm. Studio HPDC’s 2025 Training Workshop (186 Riverview Ave., Waltham). Gain valuable practice with air, vapor, water and thermal control layers, including discussions on how to identify control layer issues, how to problem-solve, and … Read More
Studio HPDC is seeking a team member with experience in high-performance building and program management to deliver Studio HPDC’s High-Performance Building for Carpenters and Tech School Accelerator Programs. Job description and application can be found on the StudioHPDC website.
Thursday, May 15, 1-3pm. Studio HPDC Barn (942 Chestnut Street, Newton). Come see the progress we are making, turning a 200 year old barn into a Passive House certified workshop and training space for Studio HPDC. The renovation process and … Read More
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
Saturday, May 17, 2-4pm. Fair Oaks Avenue in Newtonville, between Fessenden and California Streets. How is the Green Newton Sustainable Street Tour better than a Google search? You will be able to talk directly with four of your Newton neighbors … Read More
Sunday, April 27, 12-4pm. Newton North High School parking lot (457 Walnut St., Newton). Join us for Newton’s annual Earth Day Festival, a celebration of all things green for the whole family. Groove to live music and savor delicious food … 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
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