On Thursday, November 4, Newton’s Climate and Sustainability Team of city staff, city councilors and industry professionals, discussed ‘electrification’ as it relates to: new construction and renovations, HVAC, hot water and cooking technology, and Newton’s Home Rule petition and pending … Read More
Supply chain delays may mean a four month wait for that new refrigerator, and it may also mean that the refrigerator is more expensive than it was a year ago. To ease the pain a little, be sure to check … Read More
In 2021, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) prepared an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the City of Newton during the period of 2013-2019, the first such update since 2013. The inventory provides a hard reality check … Read More
Stop by the display cases in the lobby of the Newton Free Library during the month of November to learn about the City of Newton’s Climate Action Plan to reach our goal of carbon neutrality by 2050. The City is … Read More
A coalition of climate organizations, including Green Newton, 350Mass, Newton, Mothers Out Front Newton, Newton EV Task Force, FUUSN Climate Action Task Force and Bike Newton, asked our city council candidates their views on the climate crisis and how they … Read More
Maybe you’ve been thinking about induction cooking, but aren’t quite ready to take the leap. Now you can borrow an induction cooktop from the Newton Free Library, just like you’d borrow a book. The library’s package includes an induction cooktop, … Read More
On Saturday, October 2 from 2-4pm, take a ‘Green Walk’ in the Melrose section of Auburndale. (Rain date is Sunday, October 3 from 2-4pm.) Come for a casual stroll around the neighborhood and learn more about reducing your carbon emission … Read More
The GreenEXPO 2021 will be held on Sunday, October 17 from 10am-5pm on the Newton Centre Green in conjunction with the City of Newton’s Harvest Fair. Visitors are invited to browse the many options available to make their lives greener. There … Read More
Harvard Magazine recently profiled the world’s first Victorian passive house in Cambridge, MA. The century old home underwent extensive renovations to bring the home to near net zero energy usage while paying homage to the home’s rich architectural details. With … Read More
Twenty college and high school students are spreading the word on climate action in Newton this summer. As Green Newton interns, they have been engaging with residents at the farmers market, Star Market, and other locations around town. What is … Read More
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