Tuesday, June 25 from 9am-12pm. Newton City Hall War Memorial Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). Interested in greening your house of worship? Learn strategies and resources for making energy efficiency improvements to your religious building, hear case studies from organizations … Read More
This week’s heat wave is yet another reminder about how our changing climate is impacting pretty much everything. That goes for all the floods, droughts, wildfires, hurricanes and other devastating weather events happening globally with increasing frequency. It’s overwhelming, right? … Read More
Eversource and National Grid have launched a new program that pays up to 100% of the cost of weatherization (insulation, air sealing, and weatherstripping) eligible projects in houses of worship (HOW) for buildings that meet the program energy consumption and … Read More
And now for something completely different…check out this entertaining performance of a R&B song by Michael T Roberts and Will Hammond Jr. sung from the perspective of a heat pump, a heat pump with “a whole lotta love to give.” … Read More
Thursday, June 20 at 7pm. Newton City Hall (1000 Commonwealth Ave., Newton). There are two open seats representing Newton and part of Brookline since both Kay Khan and Ruth Balser have decided not to run again. They will be tough … Read More
The Slotes made climate-friendly updates to their home, adding insulation, heat pumps, solar panels, and more. Jon Slote of Newton, Massachusetts, is a proud grandfather. And he’s concerned about how climate change will affect his three grandchildren. Slote: “They didn’t … Read More
Looking for a consistent and efficient supply of hot water? Upgrade to a heat pump water heater. With 70 percent less energy use than traditional electric water heaters, you can save up to $1,050 annually on energy*. Instant Savings Visit … Read More
We all recognize the Mobius-like recycling symbol on the bottom of plastic containers. Many of us associate it with a sense of hope and optimism that we are doing good for the planet. Follow this fascinating article by The Grist … Read More
World Refill Day is a global campaign to prevent plastic pollution and help people live with less waste. A day of action uniting our global community every year on June 16, the campaign is designed to create an alternative vision … Read More
There is a heat dome projected to come to the Northeast this week with temperatures in the low to high 90’s from Tuesday through Friday. Please prepare for the heat wave by making yourself aware of nearby cooling centers, installing … Read More
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