The Newton North High School carpentry department is giving students the opportunity to learn the principles of high performance building construction. The project will engage around 30 students on technical, social and environmental levels as they construct a sustainably fabricated … Read More
Have you made the switch to heating with a heat pump? If you use a heat pump as your main source of heating your whole home, you can take advantage of the cheaper A4 residential electricity delivery rate through Eversource. … Read More
Ross Bloom is the founder of REVVIT, a Newton startup that seeks to make EV Level 1 charging more accessible to renters, condo owners, and small company employees. The concept of REVVIT is to create a simple and inexpensive way … Read More
The science is clear. We all must phase out fossil fuels, the sooner the better, but no later than 2050. But there is no one path for us all on the journey to zero carbon. Each family’s situation is different … Read More
Vacation mode is a setting on your water heater that allows you to run at lower temperature than normal, saving energy and money. Typically, manufacturers set vacation mode to around 50°F, well below the temperature you need to for a … Read More
Don’t miss the deep discounts through the Mass Save sale through November 27. Choose models from Google Nest, Ecobee, Sensi, Honeywell–many for just $9.99 + tax shipped to your door. There are no rebates to deal with! These models normally … Read More
Thursday, October 19, from 7-8pm. Online. Interested in accessing rebates, tax incentives and funding for your home project? More and more, people are considering electrifying their homes and cars in order to fight climate change, improve their health and, especially, … Read More
Tuesday, October 24 from 12-1pm. Online. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, thanks to the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), the 2022 climate bill in Massachusetts, and new program announcements from the Office of Energy … Read More
Friday, October 27 from 8:30-9:45am. Online. This webinar will explore the dramatic story of how expert volunteers with the sustainability advocacy group Green Newton persuaded and worked with housing developer Northland Investment Corp. to adopt and commit to rigorous, all-electric, … Read More
Making improvements to your home to get off of fossil fuels also means a home that’s healthy, comfortable, and good for your wallet. Making big changes to your house might seem like a daunting task, but the Newton Green Expo … Read More
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