Green Newton joined other volunteers on Sunday, April 29 to celebrate a day of service for Newton. Students for a Greener World(SGW) collected 150 pairs of used sneakers for repurposing and recycling, and Newton Energy $avers scooped ice cream at … Read More
Office equipment that is set automatically to switch to sleep mode not only uses less energy, it runs cooler and helps the equipment last longer. You can save energy by doing the following: Avoid using a screensaver when your computer … Read More
In the Green Lifestyles course, participants will learn how to reduce their use of energy (at home and in transportation), water, waste and toxins, and be a more eco-friendly consumer. They will also discover new strategies for cutting their energy … Read More
Join Historic Newton’s Energy Efficiency for Old Homes presentation and panel discussion on the new date Tuesday, April 3 at 6:30pm, at the Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton). Can you make your home more energy efficient while … Read More
Air leaks are a large source of heat loss in the home during winter. A common place where air leaks occur is under the door leading from the house to the garage because they are often not as well sealed … Read More
Have you been wondering about electric cars, and if they’re really all they’re cracked up to be? Wonder no more. Check out our two minute video on the most common questions we hear: And yes, the stars of this feature … Read More
Compared with hand washing dishes, a new ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher can cut your utility bills by more than $40 per year. A new ENERGY STAR certified dishwasher actually uses less than half as much energy as washing dishes by hand and will save, on average, 3,870 gallons of … Read More
Newton has adopted strong guidelines to help the City build sustainable, energy-efficient municipal facilities. The guidelines apply to every new City construction project, and are written to guide the City’s Designer Selection Committee, the Design Review Committee, Public Buildings staff, … Read More
The Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce and Green Newton has been working with the Eversource energy contractor to help over 200 small businesses and non-profits save thousands of dollars on their energy bills. The contractor, World Energy wants to hire … Read More
Green Newton recently asked Newton City Council candidates to answer a set of 15 questions on environmental issues as they relate not only to the day to day operations and decision-making of Newton’s municipal government, but as the components of … Read More
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