Interested in learning more about electric vehicles (EVs)? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Tuesday, April 28 at either 1pm or 8pm to learn the basics about electric cars, charging, financial incentives, environmental and public health benefits, GECA’s Drive Green … Read More
Your monthly electric usage is likely go up with more family members spending more time at home. It’s a good time to check your electricity usage for maximum efficiency. Get into the habit of unplugging unused charging cords and appliances … Read More
Green Newton is undertaking a study of the impact of heat pump conversions in Newton homes. We are looking for homeowners who have installed heat pump systems in their homes sometime in the last three years and are willing to … Read More
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is recruiting participants through June 20, 2020 for it’s Whole-Home Air Source Heat Pump Pilot Program. The pilot is open to customers in new and existing homes served by natural gas who are interested … Read More
People ask, “How can Green Newton support the Northland Newton development? After all, development is the opposite of green, right?” Actually, no. Development is sustainable when it generates far fewer greenhouse gas emissions than comparable buildings. Sustainable development is extremely … Read More
You can save money and energy in your home by having your heating system serviced once a year and regularly replace furnace filters. Check your filter every month, especially during heavy use months. If the filter looks dirty after a … Read More
On February 21 the Boston Globe Editorial Board endorsed the proposed Northland development. Newton will hold a referendum on March 3 to decide whether the development should be built as approved by Newton City Council in January in a 17-7 … Read More
If built today, Northland would be the biggest Passive House development in Massachusetts. Passive House is the most efficient building standard in the world. It is increasingly being encouraged, especially for new construction buildings. It’s the best path to ‘net … Read More
Window coverings can reduce energy loss through the windows, lower heating and cooling bills, and improve home comfort. About 30% of a home’s heating energy is lost through windows. In cooling seasons, about 76% of sunlight that falls on standard … Read More
One of the most important personal climate actions you can take is to reduce the energy your home uses. MassSave gives you a great way to get started. If it’s been more than 2 years since your last MassSave assessment, … Read More
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