Check your most recent Eversource electricity bill. If you are enrolled in Newton Power Choice, your electricity supplier will be listed as “Direct Energy Newton Power Choice.” To check the program option in which you are enrolled, look at the … Read More
Newton Community Farm (NCF) is proud to announce that it has signed up for 100% renewable electricity for its farmhouse through Newton Power Choice. This electricity-aggregation program enables Newton residents and businesses to purchase renewable electricity from New England-based sources … Read More
Water lawns and gardens during the early morning hours or later in the afternoon/evening when more water will be absorbed and held by the soil. A high percentage of water will be lost to evaporation if you water during the … Read More
Grab Bag, a small sustainable non-profit, collects gently used dorm items and cleans them up for first generation college students. They need xl twin sheets, comforters, blankets and all sizes of towels. The Main Office is located at Temple Shalom … Read More
The Cold Spring Park farmers market opens Tuesday, July 9 from 1:30-6pm and will continue weekly through October 22. The Elm Street market is already up and running and operates each Saturday from 9:30am-12:30pm through October 5. In addition to … Read More
Please access your Eversource account number and call 866-968-8065 to opt up to 100% renewable electricity in Newton Power Choice. Newton Power Choice is now the default Newton electrical power supplier. Each resident or business has the option to move up to … Read More
Have you seen the pea-like pods of the black swallow-wort (below) climbing up fences and plants all over Newton? We’re asking for your help to remove them. Why do we care so much about removing these plants? As you probably know, … Read More
As we hit the biggest grilling holiday of the year, we’d like to offer this refresher on Newton’s recycling rules and best practices for reducing waste. Remember, prevent generating waste in the first place by reducing and reusing. Then, recycle … Read More
Peak days, which occur on just a few days every year, drastically impact the affordability and sustainability of the electric grid. To meet the extreme electric demand, the grid operator—ISO-New England—turns to “peaker plants,” the power generators of last resort. … Read More
LAre you looking to learn a new musical instrument? Or try out a piece of technology? Or test out a board game with friends? The concept of “try before you buy” is a form of waste reduction gaining popularity. Reduce … Read More
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