Electric vehicles (EVs) are only as good for the climate as the sources used to generate electricity. In New England’s relatively clean electricity mix, that means EVs reduce emissions by 75% on a per-mile basis compared to gas-powered cars. Thanks … Read More
Vehicle electrification to lower greenhouse gas emissions will largely be driven by better batteries. Though the current technology is good enough for early-adopters, how will better tech move us towards an all-electric future as quickly as possible? Join Green Energy … Read More
Friends, if you haven’t already opted up to 100% renewable power with Newton Power Choice, now is a good time to do so. If you’re using your electric devices at home more than usual, then you’re using more electricity than … Read More
Since we’re all spending way more time at home, some lights might be left on longer and electric appliances are being used more often. This might result in an increase in electric bills. The following energy saving measures are recommended … Read More
Since 1995, the National Pollution Prevention Roundtable (NPPR) has been honoring exemplary activity in pollution prevention and sustainability, especially in reducing pollution at its source. The NPPR’s 2019 Volunteer of the Year Award recognizes Newton resident Ellie Goldberg for her … Read More
Solar panels have become mainstream in Newton and all around Massachusetts. As of July 2019, over 800 homeowners in Newton had installed rooftop photovoltaic systems. Solar panels have become popular because panel prices have dramatically decreased over the past few years … Read More
Green Newton is undertaking a study of the impact of heat pump conversions in Newton homes. We are looking for homeowners who have installed heat pump systems in their homes sometime in the last three years and are willing to … Read More
Dr. Nathan Phillips has been on a hunger strike for close to two weeks now, in an effort to get the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) to address the public health crisis that is occurring at the Weymouth compressor station construction site. A … Read More
Green Newton, along with Mothers Out Front Newton and 350 Mass Newton Node, want you to know that our dear friend, Boston University professor and tireless climate activist, Nathan Phillips, began a hunger strike on Wednesday, January 29 to call … Read More
As part of the Rotary Club’s international mission to save mothers and children, as well as the local programs centered around sustainability and health, Sustainable Wellesley will be presenting the health benefits and carbon reduction benefits of electrification. On Tuesday, … Read More
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