Middlesex County has the second highest rate of particulate matter (PM) air pollution from on-road vehicles in Massachusetts. PM rates in Newton are highest around the Pike. PM exposure is cumulative and linked to many heart and lung ailments, such … Read More
The biggest tax credit for residential solar, the federal solar investment tax credit, was expected to drop from 26% to 22% in 2021, and was expected to drop to 0% in 2022. Part of the recently passed federal spending package … Read More
City Councilor Alicia Bowman reported that on December 9, National Grid spoke on the status of gas infrastructure repairs in Newton at a Public Facilities Committee of Newton’s City Council. Here’s what she said: “There are 305 miles of gas … Read More
A central element of the Green New Deal is ensuring that its benefits, including jobs created by the transition to a more sustainable society, accrue to all, not just the wealthy or connected. Emily Norton moderated a webinar “Green Jobs … Read More
Members of Green Newton join many others in our community with gratitude toward Mayor Fuller for her decision to include 80% New England Class 1 (without biomass!) renewable content in the standard option of the next Newton Power Choice contract. … Read More
Have you lost a job, lost a business, are a retiree on limited income, or otherwise find you are income constrained? If so, you may be eligible for up to a total of 50% off the electricity supply portion of … Read More
Natural gas is not safe, not clean, not green. For the past four years, Mothers Out Front Newton has been raising awareness of the hazards of leaking gas to our homes, our health, and our children’s future. Gas can cause … Read More
HeatSmart Newton has vetted two installers of air source heat pump heating and cooling technologies and heat pump water heaters for its program–New England Ductless and Muirfield Mechanical. Residents can now get free site assessments and quotes for heat pump … Read More
Owning a solar system can be a very worthwhile investment, especially as we start to convert to all-electric homes with heat pumps for heating and cooling, inductive cooktops, and electric vehicles. The 30% federal tax credit dropped to 26% in … Read More
Peak days like today drastically impact the affordability and sustainability of the electric grid. To meet the extreme electric demand, the grid operator—ISO-New England—turns to “peaker plants,” the power generators of last resort. These power plants are generally the dirtiest … Read More
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