Boston, the economic engine for our region, is already preparing for the inevitability of rising sea levels. Climate action will also bring significant economic benefits to Boston and our region. Please join us on Monday, May 20th to hear Brian Swett, Chief of Environment and Energy for the City of Boston, explain expected climate impacts, …read more
Archive of posts filed under the Green Needham category.
Solar 101 workshop
Over 50 people participated in Green Needham’s Solar 101 workshop held at the Broadmeadow School auditorium on March 20th, 2013. View the story from the Needham Channel News to see and hear from some of those who attended the session. Green Needham’s Michael Greis and Nick Hill presented the workshop material, featuring: Fundamentals of solar …read more
Solar 101 Workshop
Have you wondered if solar is right for your house? If so, join us for Green Needham’s Solar 101, an introduction and guide to residential solar energy for homeowners. We will explain the technology and terminology of solar PV (photovoltaic) and solar thermal systems, the criteria homeowners should consider before proceeding, and acquisition and financing …read more
Needham 1,000 wrap-up and recognition
Green Needham’s October Needham 1,000 Plaque Presentation at Powers Hall wrapped up several years of community accomplishment on the 10% Energy Challenge. The organization and the community’s efforts were subsequently recognized in a citation presented to Green Needham by State Representative Denise Garlick During the Needham 1,000 campaign, over 900 local households took the Challenge, …read more
Better by Design – Presentation
Did you know that: Energy use for lighting in the new High Rock School is 35% less than code thanks to high efficiency lighting and extensive use of natural light? School buildings designed to a higher standard of energy and environmental performance are eligible for reimbursement of an additional 2% of eligible construction costs from …read more
Better by Design – Join us on Monday, November 26th
Black Friday means shopping for some, but Green Monday is savings for everyone. Join us on the Monday after Thanksgiving – November 26th at 7:00 pm at the Library Community Room for “Better by Design – energy efficiency in Needham’s public construction projects“. Learn how reducing energy use and using energy as efficiently as possible …read more
Watch the 10% Energy Challenge Plaque Presentation on The Needham Channel
The October 12th 10% Energy Challenge Plaque Presentation ceremony can be seen on the Needham Channel starting this Thursday, October 18th. The presentation of a brass plaque at Needham’s Powers Hall on October 12th was the culmination of Green Needham’s 10% Energy Challenge campaign. The plaque honors the Town of Needham for its sustainability accomplishments …read more
Green Needham presents 10% Challenge Plaque at Powers Hall
Green Needham Collaborative wrapped up its 10% Energy Challenge campaign with the presentation of a brass plaque at Needham’s Powers Hall on Friday, October 12. The plaque honors the Town of Needham for its sustainability accomplishments and lists 32 local businesses, organizations, and schools which have shown an outstanding commitment to cutting energy use. The …read more
Congressional candidates Bielat and Kennedy answer questions on energy and the environment
This November 6th, Needham voters, along with the rest of the 4th Massachusetts Congressional District, will be choosing a new Representative in Congress. We think it’s important to understand the thinking, views and positions of the candidates on issues of climate, energy and the environment. So we put together some questions and asked them. We …read more
Green Needham wraps up Needham 1,000 Energy Reduction Campaign with Plaque Presentation at Powers Hall
With the presentation of a brass plaque at Needham’s Powers Hall on Friday, October 12 at 9 a.m., Green Needham Collaborative is wrapping up its Needham 1,000 energy reduction campaign. The plaque honors the Town of Needham for its sustainability accomplishments and lists 32 local businesses, organizations, and schools which have shown an outstanding commitment …read more
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