Wednesday, June 5 from 12-1pm. Online. Do you need to upgrade your heating system? It might be a good time to consider heat pumps, a super-efficient heating option that also provides cooling in summer. There are big rebates and incentives … Read More
Thursday, May 30 from 6:30-8:30pm. First Unitarian Universalist Society in Newton, Parish Hall (1326 Washington Street, Newton). In Newton, about 23% of our greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions come from about 293 large commercial buildings. In order to meet Newton’s Climate … Read More
Sunday, June 2 1-4 pm. Montclair Rd., Newton. Stop by this free, self-guided tour to meet neighbors who have taken steps to make sustainable improvements their homes–to increase comfort and reduce energy use. To start the tour, turn onto Moffat … Read More
Right down the street in Needham there is another example of a net energy home. These super energy efficient houses generate enough solar power to provide all the electricity needed for the home’s heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and other … Read More
Saturday, May 18 from 12-2pm. Auburndale (full address will be given upon registration). Catch up with old friends and meet new ones at Green Newton’s upcoming neighborhood house party, hosted by the Phillips family. The Phillips will share their experience … Read More
Sunday, June 2 from 1-4pm. Montclair Road, Waban. Join your Newton community to meet neighbors who have taken steps to improve their homes — and reduce their energy use. Turn onto Moffet Road or Winsor Road in Newton and stop … Read More
Saturday, May 4 from 11am-1pm. Fair Oaks Avenue, Newton (Full address provided after RSVP). Are you buying, selling or renovating your home? Do you want to increase the value of your home…and fight the pollution that causes climate change? Join … Read More
Sunday, April 21 from 12-4pm. Newton North High School (457 Walnut Street, Newton). If you’ve been considering getting insulation, heat pumps, or solar for your home, make sure to stop by our Earth Day Festival. Newton’s Energy Coach will be … Read More
Emission Impossible By Tik Root, produced by Grist and co-published with The Guardian on March 21, 2024. My wife and I live in a green, two-story colonial at the end of a cul-de-sac in Burlington, Vermont. Each spring, the front of … Read More
As a renter, you may feel there is not much you can do when it comes to energy efficiency of your dwelling. Consider letting your landlord know about the rebates and programs landlords can access to make their properties more … Read More
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