Through the end of July, Newton residents who sign agreements to have home energy efficiency upgrades (e.g. home weatherization, insulation, air sealing, new boiler. etc.) by Able Home Performance, Newton’s MassSave partner, will be entered in a drawing for a $250 Cabot’s gift card, compliments of … Read More
The City of Newton Sustainability Office is interested in recruiting a volunteer for a few hours a week to work with the City and others in a project to encourage small businesses in Newton to get free energy audits and … Read More
Any Newton resident who has a MassSave energy upgrade (e.g. home weatherization, insulation, air sealing, new boiler. etc.) in June will be entered into a drawing for a $250 Cabot’s gift card, compliments of Cabot’s Ice Cream & Restaurant and Able Home … Read More
Green Newton board recently voted to initiate a new solar initiative in our community. The goal is to increase the number of homes with rooftop solar PV systems in Newton and surrounding communities. We have selected two highly qualified suppliers … Read More
For many years, your options for attic insulation have been limited; either blown in loose fill (fiberglass or cellulose) or fiberglass-based batt insulation. These types are usually installed on the attic floor. There is nothing wrong with these products. … Read More
Ellie Goldberg is a GN Advisory Board Member and founded www.healthy-kids.info, a consulting service promoting health security and educational equity for students with asthma and other chronic health conditions. She comments on the post ‘A Newer Option for Attic Insulation and Ice … Read More
Reader Sally Brickell commented on the post ‘Quick Tips to Save Energy This Winter’ that was published in the 1/10/17 edition of the GN E-newsletter. (Headline photo courtesy of Sally): Dear Green Newton, I have a comment on the following … Read More
We wanted to pass along some energy saving tips for the recent snow storm and every one that follows: Consider using non-toxic de-icing substances like cat litter or sand to help cut down on the hazardous chemicals that seep into … Read More
The Home Depot in Watertown is accepting xmas lights for recycling. Xmas lights contain copper wiring, which we want to recycle instead of mining new copper. When purchasing new lights, upgrade to new more energy efficient LED string lights. And in case … Read More
Mass Energy has partnered with auto dealers to sell electric vehicles at a discount of up to $9200. If you add in the tax incentives ($7,500 federal, $2,500 state), you can buy a new plug-in car for up to $19,200 … Read More
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