On their website, National Grid posts a section on “Our vision for a fossil free future.” A part of this future includes the generation and transport of Renewable Natural Gas (RNG) and hydrogen mixed with natural gas, and transported through … Read More
This winter, you are probably already benefitting from lower electric supply rates through the city’s Newton Power Choice program. But, do you know that you can also get a lower delivery rate if you heat your home with a heat … Read More
Most Newton residents already participate in the City of Newton’s default electricity supplier program, Newton Power Choice. The cost of Newton Power Choice at the standard rate (82% renewable sources) is much less expensive for the next six months than … Read More
Questions have been raised regarding the adequacy of the Eversource distribution system and the New England electric grid, particularly in the context of the need for electrification in order to address climate change. Both Eversource and the Federal Energy Regulatory … Read More
By Malia Ching, November 25, 2022 Earlier this summer, we wrote about applications being open for the Clean School Bus Program. Now, the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced who got awarded – and school districts in Massachusetts and … Read More
If you’re shopping for a new electric vehicle (EV), there may be several key features you’re looking for: trunk space, driving range, and other attractive styling options that may sway your decision for you. As more EV models come out … Read More
On Thursday, November 17, Nathan Phillips, Professor in the Department of Earth and Environment at Boston University, and Dr. Dorie Seavey, a Boston-based applied research economist, spoke about the work of organizations and individuals who are dedicated to finding and … Read More
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is asking for your opinion on how best to site future solar projects by November 18. This survey is your chance to encourage the state to prioritize grid-scale solar projects in already developed areas … Read More
Wednesday, November 16 from 11:30am-12:30pm. Online. Most of our school buildings still rely on aging fossil fuel systems that undermine student health and learning. They are also a growing liability for municipal budgets. Now, new funding sources can help districts … Read More
Could existing gas pipelines be adapted to carry environmentally safe geothermal heat to networks of homes and other buildings? At the September 28 meeting of the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE), co-founder and executive director of HEET, Audrey Schulman, gave a … Read More
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