When a goal was set by Green Newton and the City of Newton to help 1,000 residents to obtain free Mass Save Home Energy Assessments from October 1, 2015 through December 31, 2016, some thought it might be a bit … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
The federal and Massachusetts state incentives for most electric cars total $10,000. Mass Energy is sponsoring a new limited time program starting November 1 which will add an additional $7,ooo-11,000 discounts for selected dealers and cars – Nissan Leaf, Ford Focus Electric, Chevy Volt … Read More
Green Newton’s Schools Committee advocates sustainable practices and education in the Newton Public Schools. GN applauds Underwood Elementary’s “Green Team Captain” and Special Ed Aide, Andy Gluck, for the work he is doing to teach sustainability at his school. Below … Read More
The following article written by Sam and Margaret Fogel is a sequel to a post in Green Newton’s newsletter and on our web page written by Ken Mallory. Sam and Margaret Fogel of Halcyon Road in Newton are applying scientific … Read More
Have you seen Mass Save’s heating and cooling system rebate? You might be eligible for the Early Heating & Cooling Equipment Replacement Rebate to upgrade your system to a high-efficiency one and cut down on your energy consumption. Rebates of up to $3500 are … Read More
Surprisingly, Massachusetts is one of the best places in the country to install a rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) system, due to solar-friendly policies, generous financial incentives, and the relatively high cost of electricity. This article offers ideas on issues that … Read More
As a child, I had a fear of global warming. That’s right, my irrational belief was that “the polar ice caps would melt overnight, the water levels would rise overnight, and there would be water pouring through my windows, threatening … Read More
Sam and Margaret Fogel of Halcyon Road in Newton are applying scientific standards to reduce their family’s carbon footprint. The Fogels professional careers included consulting on biological degradation of toxic chemicals in soil and groundwater. Now in retirement, they have … Read More
What are the global warming emissions of electric cars on a life cycle basis—from the manufacturing of the vehicle’s body and battery to its ultimate disposal and reuse? To answer this, the Union of Concerned Scientists undertook a comprehensive, two-year review of … Read More
To prevent ice dams, you need to get at the underlying problem, which is the warm roof, caused by poor insulation and venting of the space under the roof. The only way to cure an ice dam – and prevent … Read More
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