By March 2022, the companies that deliver gas to our homes and buildings must submit plans to government regulators to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions to net zero. This is a key moment for us — utility customers must push … Read More
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Massachusetts Residents Lost $426 Million Through Competitive Electric Supply Contracts in Last Five Years Study Shows Low-Income Residents and Communities of Color Are Disproportionately Harmed; AG Urges Passage of Legislation to Ban Suppliers from Signing Up New Residential Customers In … Read More
Cooling is often one of the largest sources of energy use in homes. Knowing how much energy you’re using can be eye opening. Depending on your cooling system, cooling your home can have a big impact on your energy use … Read More
ConnectDER is a company working on a product designed to lower residential EV charger installation costs and time, similar to existing products they offer for residential solar PV installations. As part of the design process, they have been speaking with … Read More
The Center for EcoTechnology in collaboration with Lawrence Berkeley National Lab in California is recruiting participants for a study of the gas and electricity usage of home appliances. The project will involve installing non-intrusive meters on appliances for a 12-month … Read More
Watch the video of the June 9 presentation on the ins and outs of installing solar on your home’s rooftop. This Green Newton talk focused on how to find and compare solar installers, various considerations that can make your roof suitable … Read More
You can earn rewards of up to $300 by enrolling your home electric vehicle (EV) charger in Eversource’s ConnectedSolutions. The program rewards you for using less energy during periods of peak demand, when others are using more. For EV chargers, … Read More
Underserved and language-isolated communities across Massachusetts struggle with high electricity bills while wealthier suburbs access the state’s energy efficiency services at six to seven times the rate of low- and moderate-income communities and communities of color. On Tuesday, June 15 … Read More
We’re in the midst of our first heat wave of 2021, which means electricity demand is climbing as people across New England turn on their air conditioners. On peak days, the regional electricity grid operator turns on the oldest, most … Read More
Learn the ins and outs of installing solar on your home’s rooftop in this webinar with the Newton Energy Coaches on Wednesday, June 9 from 7-8pm. We’ll review how to find and compare solar installers, and things to consider before … Read More
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A @FirstStreetFdn report found that in Massachusetts, the #ClimateCrisis puts 162K homes, 12K miles of roads, and nearly 2,500 critical buildings like hospitals and power stations at risk of flooding.
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Biden administration plans new regulations for toxic ‘forever chemicals’ https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/18/nation/biden-administration-plans-new-regulations-toxic-forever-chemicals/?event=event25 via @BostonGlobe
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A @FirstStreetFdn report found that in Massachusetts, the #ClimateCrisis puts 162K homes, 12K miles of roads, and nearly 2,500 critical buildings like hospitals and power stations at risk of flooding.
It's time to invest in #resilience and #adaptation! https://www.bostonglobe.com/2021/10/17/metro/flooding-could-shut-down-logan-airport-hospitals-other-critical-infrastructure-mass-risk-is-only-growing-report-says/