As induction stoves become more widely available, professional chefs are praising the capabilities of this clean electric technology. Check out the December 9 post on Vox.com, ” TikTok chef Jon Kung on why he prefers induction to gas stoves.” Induction … Read More
Eversource has just announced its new Basic Service rates for January 1 through June 30, and they have gone up. The residential rate for that period is 15.7 cents/kWh. Compare that with the City’s default residential electricity purchasing program, Newton … Read More
On Thursday, September 30, the City of Newton’s Climate and Sustainability Team and the Newton EV Task Force gave a presentation and panel discussion on choosing an electric vehicle, EV charging, and federal and state rebates. Presenters: Leslie Zebrowitz, EV Taskforce … Read More
There may be better financial incentives ahead in 2022 for those who install heat pumps! As part of a plan to help achieve mandated 2030 and 2050 emission reduction targets, Mass Save has submitted a three-year plan to the Massachusetts … Read More
On Thursday, November 4, Newton’s Climate and Sustainability Team of city staff, city councilors and industry professionals, discussed ‘electrification’ as it relates to: new construction and renovations, HVAC, hot water and cooking technology, and Newton’s Home Rule petition and pending … Read More
Massachusetts is vastly underestimating the amount of local pollution from methane, the primary component of natural gas and among the most potent of the greenhouse gases that causes climate change, according to the Boston Globe story citing a new National … Read More
Because solar installation is far from a one-size-fits-all process, this webinar on Tuesday, November 16 at 4pm will explore and discuss different opportunities that are available for organizations to reduce their energy costs and carbon footprint with solar energy. There … Read More
In 2021, the Newton Citizens Commission on Energy (NCCE) prepared an inventory of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for the City of Newton during the period of 2013-2019, the first such update since 2013. The inventory provides a hard reality check … Read More
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
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
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