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Post-summit conversation – What else can we do?

Please use the comment facility on this post to: Provide feedback on the Summit or the major topics of discussion. Ask a question. Suggest ideas for following up on the Summit. Suggest other topics that should be part of the

WBUR’s Radio Boston on the Green Economy and the Needham Summit

WBUR’s Radio Boston, October 20th – Anthony Brooks and Meghna Chakrabarti talk with Green Needham Chair Michael Greis and Massachusetts Energy Undersecretary Barbara Kates-Garnick about the green economy, the 2020 clean energy plan, energy efficiency & “green living” at the

Breakout Group Basics

Some “essential questions” to open the conversation What are the obstacles that business and private citizens have in reducing energy use in buildings? Perceptions that it costs too much upfront Perception that “what I do does not matter” Social norms

What is the stretch code?

October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is

Is there evidence that higher energy efficiency standards benefit consumers?

Refrigerators are a prime example of the benefits of increasing energy efficiency standards. In the early 1970’s, refrigerators were among the most costly appliances to own and run. Manufacturers made no effort to improve energy efficiency because they were concerned

How would the stretch code affect a current homeowner doing a renovation, remodeling or an addition to their home?

Does the stretch code affect an existing house or a house for sale?

Stretch Energy Code Information Session

Did you miss the Stretch Code Information Session at Wednesday night’s Green Needham meeting? We’ve got you covered. Scroll down to see the presentation slides. Watch a rebroadcast of the meeting on The Needham Channel’s Municipal Channel (Comcast 10, RCN

Becoming a Green Community – two important upcoming meetings.

Needham is poised to become a Massachusetts Green Community this fall, but it will only happen with your support. Please join us at two upcoming meetings to learn more and to demonstrate your support. Help us join the 74 other

Sign up for no-cost energy assessment at block parties

You and your neighbors can save money and energy while helping make Needham greener at your block party this weekend! Green Needham is encouraging all Needham block parties to get everyone in the neighborhood signed up for a no-cost Mass