Right now, the federal government is reviewing the first large-scale offshore wind energy project in the nation (the 800 MW Vineyard Wind), and they need to hear from activists like you. Add your name to this petition to U.S. Secretary … Read More
Category Archives: Energy
Greenspot is donating free charging for electric vehicles (EV) to encourage people to continue to think green during the stressful and uncertain days brought on by the effect of the COVID-19 outbreak. The charging stations in Newton are: Lexington Lot … Read More
We have an urgent need for your help getting 2 key questions on the ballot this November. The problem: MA Legislators vote down climate bills in committee without transparency. The solution: Putting referendum questions on ballots in November in districts … Read More
The Bureau of Ocean Energy Management (BOEM) has released a report that will shape offshore wind development for decades to come, starting with Vineyard Wind, and your voice is needed. Take a minute to register to speak at an upcoming … Read More
A federal appeals court vacated an air permit Massachusetts regulators awarded to a controversial natural gas project, ruling Wednesday [June 3] that the state did not sufficiently assess emissions-reducing technology set to be used. The U.S. Court of Appeals for … Read More
The following is a press release from the Massachusetts Office of the Attorney General sent on June 4. AG HEALEY CALLS ON THE DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC UTILITIES TO INVESTIGATE THE FUTURE OF NATURAL GAS UTILITIES IN MASSACHUSETTS June 4, … Read More
An energy ‘vampire’ is a device that continues to use energy, even when it is turned off. Devices like phone chargers, computers, gaming consoles, DVRs, TVs, and even coffee pots draw small amounts of power when off. Try the following … Read More
Solar and onshore wind power are now the cheapest new sources of electricity for at least two-thirds of the world’s population, Bloomberg News reports, further threatening coal and natural gas. The levelized cost of electricity for onshore wind projects has … Read More
Learn from Dr. Philip Hanser and Craig Forman about how an electric heat pump can be an affordable, efficient alternative to burning fossil fuels for residential heating and cooling and for providing hot water for the home. Watch the video … Read More
59% of greenhouse gases in Newton are from households–35% from home energy use and 24% from passenger vehicles. To help each of us reduce our carbon footprint, Green Newton has launched the Take Action! tool on our website. See testimonials … Read More
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