With the recent passing of the federal Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) and the Massachusetts climate bill, An Act Driving Clean Energy and Offshore Wind, there are now several incentives in place to help transition the U.S. and Massachusetts towards zero-emissions … Read More
Come to the Electric Bike Expo at the Newton Farmers Market in Cold Spring Park (1094 Beacon St., Newton) on Tuesday, September 20 from 1:30-6pm. See how e-bikes can help you travel greater distances, making them viable alternatives to driving. … Read More
In September and October, Green Newton is sponsoring a free raffle of a $50 gift certificate to use at any of the Newton Farmers’ Market booths in October. You can enter to win the prize every time you walk or … Read More
On Thursday, September 15 from 7-8pm, join us for an online presentation by Angie Schmitt, author of Right of Way: Race, Class and the Silent Epidemic of Pedestrian Deaths in America and one of the best known writers on the … Read More
You might already know that driving on electricity costs the equivalent of $2.25 per gallon of gasoline. But did you know that driving an electric vehicle (EV) also will save you time and money on maintenance? Join the Green Energy … Read More
Rising gas prices are encouraging more drivers to consider an electric vehicle (EV). But even before oil prices shot up this year, electric cars were saving their drivers money on fuel costs. On Thursday, August 25 from 12-1pm join this … Read More
Last month, as Massachusetts and 27 other states grappled with a dangerous and record-shattering heat wave, the Legislature passed a far-reaching climate bill that hastens the Commonwealth’s transition to renewable energy, zero-emission vehicles, efficient buildings, and clean forms of heating … Read More
On August 7, the Senate passed the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, allocating almost $370 billion for climate investments. The bill is the largest action ever taken by the US government to mitigate the effects of climate change. States, municipalities, … Read More
Last week, the legislature took a significant step forward on the road to a net-zero future by passing the 2022 Climate and Clean Energy Bill. This bill’s key components move us closer to achieving the Commonwealth’s net-zero by 2050 mandate … Read More
Just days ago, state lawmakers passed a climate bill with overwhelming bipartisan support that will help transition Massachusetts to renewable energy. All that stands between the Commonwealth and climate action is Governor Baker’s signature. Tell Governor Baker: Sign the climate … Read More
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