In the spring of 2023, the City of Newton received its eighth consecutive Green Communities grant from the State of Massachusetts. A portion of this year’s grant has been used to convert the Goodwin Building at Newton South High School … Read More
Category Archives: Energy Efficiency
There has been a lot of talk in the news lately about the health hazards of gas stoves. Not only does cooking with gas generate methane, there can be particulates in the gas that reduce your indoor air quality. If … Read More
Green Newton was featured in the Boston Globe last week in an article about the new Northland development now underway on Needham Street in Newton Upper Falls. The 800-unit apartment complex built by Northland will be the largest “passive house” … Read More
Wednesday, July 26 at 7-9:00pm. Online. The Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance is holding a webinar to spread the word on how to save money on an electric vehicle. Federal and state incentives for electric vehicles (EVs) have all changed recently, … Read More
The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is seeking around 45 homes to participate in the second cohort of the Decarbonization Pathways Pilot. The pilot offers technical support and financial incentives to implement high-efficiency decarbonization measures. This is a great opportunity … Read More
Before you crank up the old air conditioner, here are some tips from Eversource to keep your home cool while saving energy at the same time: Heat pumps aren’t just for heating. Did you know that heat pumps are an … Read More
On June 4, 12 homeowners on Garland Road in Newton Center hosted visitors on their front yards, answering question on home energy projects like solar, heat pumps, insulation, electric vehicles, as well as about induction stoves, composting, native gardens, and … Read More
Tuesday, June 20 from 7-8:30pm. Online. What was radical yesterday is reasonable today. Households all across the country are grappling with sudden spikes in energy costs, and a very short window to decarbonize. Rachel White (Byggmeister) and Audrey Schulman (HEET) … Read More
Sunday, May 21 from 12-5pm. Durant-Kenrick House and Grounds (286 Waverley Avenue, Newton). Historic Newton’s annual Newton House Tour is back in person for its 40th year. Tour goers are invited to look inside remarkable historic properties not usually open … Read More
Sunday, June 4 from 12-4pm. Garland Road, Newton. Thinking about home energy projects like solar, heat pumps, insulation, or driving electric? Ask a neighbor about their experience at the Sustainable Street Tour on Garland Road in Newton. Stroll down the … Read More
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