If you aren’t ready to shut down and unplug your computer, make sure it goes into sleep mode when not being used. This can save you up to $75 every year. You can find this option in your computer’s settings. … Read More
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High-Performance Building for Carpenters is a new course taught by the Newton-based Studio for High Performance Design & Construction (SHPDC). It teaches carpenters how to take their fundamental building skills and apply them to high-performance, energy-efficient projects. Throughout the course, … Read More
On Wednesday, September 28 at 3pm ET, the webinar ‘Electrifying Your Home’ will cover the benefits of electrification for cooking, home heating/cooling and water heating, and a chance to get your questions answered by experts and people who have recently made these changes … Read More
The mission of the Studio for High Performance Design & Construction (SHPDC) is to improve the sustainable practices of the building industry through education and training, and by fostering a community of shared knowledge and learning. Come support the work … Read More
The recently passed Inflation Reduction Act offers financial incentives for energy efficiency upgrades to homes and for shifting to electricity for home energy and transportation. Rewiring America’s Savings Calculator can help you see how you can benefit from these financial … Read More
The Newton Democratic City Committee’s Climate Crisis Committee is hosting a webinar presentation ‘Planning Our Future: Climate Action at Home’ on Wednesday, September 14 at 7pm. Learn about energy improvements you can make to your home and how to get … Read More
In the spirit of the back-to-school season, we thought we’d get a little academic. Don’t run away – we promise it’s interesting! This month, we are focusing on one of the strategies the state uses to reduce the amount of … Read More
Heat Pump Dryers are rated ENERGY STAR’s most efficient dryers on the market and use one quarter or less energy than a typical electric resistance or gas dryer. They use heat pump technology to move heat rather than create it … Read More
Residents have been informing Green Newton that their electricity costs have roughly doubled after signing contracts with CleanChoice Energy, an electricity supplier that has been blanketing our community with deceptive letters and emails. Attorney General Maura Healey has published reports … Read More
This summer has been hot and dry, and most of Massachusetts is now considered to be in a drought. Let’s do our part to conserve water with these easy water saving steps: Use water left over from meals and water … Read More
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