Tuesday, June 25 from 9am-12pm. Newton City Hall War Memorial Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Interested in greening your house of worship? Learn strategies and resources for making energy efficiency improvements to your religious building, hear case studies from organizations … Read More
Eversource and National Grid have launched a new program that pays up to 100% of the cost of weatherization (insulation, air sealing, and weatherstripping) eligible projects in houses of worship (HOW) for buildings that meet the program energy consumption and … Read More
And now for something completely different…check out this entertaining performance of a R&B song by Michael T Roberts and Will Hammond Jr. sung from the perspective of a heat pump, a heat pump with “a whole lotta love to give.” … Read More
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … Read More
Looking for a consistent and efficient supply of hot water? Upgrade to a heat pump water heater. With 70 percent less energy use than traditional electric water heaters, you can save up to $1,050 annually on energy*. Instant Savings Visit … Read More
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
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