Green Newton’s vetted partner, Homeworks Energy, is providing VIRTUAL no-cost home energy assessments using smartphones during the COVID-19 restrictions. Through the end of July, get 100% off the cost of an approved home insulation project (normally 75% of the cost … Read More
Happy Plastic Free July! How to celebrate? One idea is to eliminate single use plastic bottles that hold shampoo, conditioner, and liquid soaps and opt for bar equivalents. Bar soaps come in different blends to suit body washing, face wash, … Read More
Confused about how to best improve the energy efficiency of your home, take advantage of incentive programs, or want to work towards getting fossil fuels out of your home? Insulation, cold drafts, ice dams, heat pumps, induction cooktops are all … Read More
Do something about it! Here are 5 actions with the biggest impact that you can take to fight the climate crisis : Opt up to 100% clean energy on your electric bill for a very easy and really big impact. … Read More
Curious about getting an electric car, but not sure where to start? Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Wednesday, June 17 12-1pm for our popular ‘Electric Vehicles 101’ webinar to learn the basics! We’ll cover environmental and consumer benefits, information … Read More
When you switch to driving on electricity, you can say goodbye to oil changes, mufflers, transmissions, and all the other parts in gasoline-powered cars that require regular maintenance and give you grief with expensive repairs. Electric vehicles (EVs) are much … Read More
The Newton Farmers Market will open for the summer season with a new location at Newton South High School (140 Brandeis Road, Newton Center) and some new procedures. Come buy fresh and support local farmers. Here are the opening dates and … Read More
To help each of us reduce our carbon footprint, Green Newton has launched the Take Action! tool on our website. It’s a central source for information, contacts, and testimonials to help you take action against the climate crisis. This week’s … Read More
Eating meat and dairy products have a large impact on climate change, with livestock producing about 14.5 % of the world’s greenhouse gases each year. Scientists warn that the current system of production and pattern of consumption cannot be sustained, … Read More
Confused about how to best improve the energy efficiency of your home, take advantage of incentive programs, or want to work towards getting fossil fuels out of your home? Insulation, cold drafts, ice dams, heat pumps, induction cooktops are all … Read More
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