On August 7, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, allocating almost $370 billion for climate investments. The bill is the largest action ever taken by the US government to mitigate the effects of climate change. States, municipalities, … Read More
United States Postal Service (USPS) has now announced plans to purchase at least 40% electric vehicles (EVs) in their next generation of delivery trucks. This is a remarkable improvement from their original plan to purchase 90% internal combustion vehicles. While … Read More
Last week, the legislature took a significant step forward on the road to a net-zero future by passing the 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill. This bill’s key components move us closer to achieving the Commonwealth’s net-zero by 2050 mandate … Read More
Curious about getting an electric vehicle (EV), but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Thursday, July 21 from 12-1pm for their popular Electric Vehicles 101 webinar to learn the basics! The webinar will cover environmental … Read More
Electronics account for approximately 12 percent of the total electricity used by the average U.S. household. Did you know that plugged-in electronics continue to use electricity even when turned off? This wasted energy is called standby power loss (or “vampire … Read More
Great news: Participating in our Newton Power Choice program is much less expensive for the next six months than remaining on Eversource Basic Service, even when opting up to 100% renewable power. The State just approved a new high for … Read More
Shave the Peak empowers people to use less electricity when it matters most. Become a member of a growing community committed to reducing electricity use at home on days when skyrocketing overall demand is met by turning on power plants … Read More
Gas stoves can make the air in your kitchen more polluted than recommended outdoor clean air quality standards. Burning gas releases nitrogen dioxide, small particulate matter, and carbon monoxide–all components of air pollution. Cooking on a gas stove increases kids’ … Read More
On May 25 at 6pm, 350 Mass will host the Massachusetts Attorney General Climate Debate online, with candidates Andrea Campbell, Quentin Palfrey, and Shannon Liss-Riordan. Come and learn about their thoughts on climate and how it may impact their decisions … Read More
On March 14, 2022, the League of Women Voters Newton president, Marcia Johnson, spoke with Dr. Halina Brown, Chair of the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy. In this program, Dr. Brown talked about the Commission, the important work it does … Read More
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