Evaluation of the potential for wind power at Needham’s RTS took an important step forward when Town Meeting approved two zoning articles permitting the erection of a temporary Met Tower (“Meteorological Tower”) to measure the wind at the RTS. On
2010 EPA Environmental Merit Award presented at Faneuil Hall Ceremony
The EPA New England Region presented its 2010 Environmental Merit Awards at a ceremony at Faneuil Hall on April 22nd, 2010, the 40th Earth Day. The EPA’s Environmental Merit Awards are presented to individuals and organizations for outstanding efforts in
Needham Times editorial highlights community-wide efforts
The Needham Times’ Earth Day editorial, “Earth Day kudos to Needham people” highlighted some of the accomplishments and efforts underway to make Needham a greener and more sustainable community. It was gracious of the Times to open with Green Needham’s
Green Needham Collaborative receives 2010 EPA Environmental Merit Award
The Environmental Protection Agency has selected the Green Needham Collaborative to receive one of its 2010 Environmental Merit Awards. For over 30 years, EPA’s New England Region has honored individuals and organizations that have made outstanding contributions on behalf of
Massachusetts appliance rebates – details and availability
Don’t miss the short window to get stimulus-funded $50 – $250 rebates on appliances this April. As reported in our March 11th post, these rebates will only be available from April 22nd – May 5th. Here are the details: Eligible
Hillside Elementary School’s World Water Week Project
During World Water Week, March 21st -27th, over 20 businesses in and around Needham are joining Hillside School students in a nationwide UNICEF campaign to bring safe drinking water to millions of children. For every dollar donated by patrons of
Newton Mayor Warren embraces Green Line Extension
In a recent meeting with the Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce, Newton Mayor Seti Warren addressed a number of business development questions, including the Green Line Extension down Needham Street. As reported in the March, 2010 issue of the Chamber’s monthly
Massachusetts appliance rebates – an even shorter window
The stimulus-funded Massachusetts appliance rebate program will have an even shorter window than anticipated – two weeks. Between Earth Day April 22nd and May 5th, Massachusetts consumers will be able to earn rebates between $50 and $250 for purchasing certain energy efficient appliances.
Home Energy Efficiency Improvement Seminars
Green Needham’s Home Energy Efficiency Improvement seminars are 1 1/2 hour sessions aimed at making it much easier for Needham residents to identify and implement high-value home energy efficiency improvements.
Needham receives stimulus-funded energy management grant
Investing in energy was one of the focus areas of the Federal Stimulus Package passed early this year. Much of that is actually being distributed through existing programs. While this takes longer, it provides greater accountability and costs less than