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SUMMARY:Residential Heat Pump Presentation
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham Collaborative\, along with HVAC professionals from Next Step Living and Mitsubishi\, are hosting a presentation about heating and cooling systems known as “ductless mini splits” on April 7th\, 2014 at 7pm\, at the Needham Historical Society.  \nDuctless mini splits or heat pumps provide heating and cooling which can provide a more cost effective\, and more energy efficient way to heat and cool a home than traditional oil or electric systems. To learn more\, RSVP for the event at needhamheatpump.eventbrite.com and visit Green Needham’s web site for more information. Free refreshments will be served. \nThis is the presentation that was postponed due to the snowstorm on February 13th.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/residential-heat-pump-presentation-2/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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SUMMARY:Green Needham Informational Table at Volante Farms
DESCRIPTION:While shopping at Volante Farms\, stop at Green Needham’s Informational Table.  Green Needham has partnered with Next Step Living – a MassSave company.  Learn about how you can get a no-cost energy assessment for your home\, and about Next Step Living’s high efficiency heat pumps\, which can save you money and energy on home heating and cooling costs! \nAs an added incentive\, if you schedule an appointment for a heat pump assessment with Next Step Living\, you will receive a $25 gift card to Volante Farms when you complete your assessment. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-needham-informational-table-at-volante-farms/
LOCATION:Volante Farms\, 292 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140306T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20140306T203000
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CREATED:20140125T164920Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20140125T173044Z
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SUMMARY:A Zero Energy Home
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy home built in Westwood two years ago. The owner/designer/builder will present a slide show illustrating the important design considerations\, construction details\, and the finished home. The presentation will also cover the cost of the construction\, how the home has performed over the last two years\, what it is like to live in it\, and what mistakes were made that could be avoided – and answer the question of whether solar energy really works. (Hint: the electric company owes him money!)  Note: a Saturday morning tour of the home is included in the course fee. \nPeter Kane\, Instructor \nOne Thursday @ NHS Room 402 7-8:30pm & One Saturday @ 149 Ellis St.\, Westwood\, MA 02090 10-11am \n 
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/a-zero-energy-home/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Renewable Energy,Solar
ORGANIZER;CN="Needham Community Education":MAILTO:Amy_Goldman@needham.k12.ma.us
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20140213T190000
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SUMMARY:Residential Heat Pump Presentation (Postponed)
DESCRIPTION:Postponed due to today’s snowstorm.  A new date will be posted here as soon as we can confirm the arrangements.  \nGreen Needham Collaborative\, along with HVAC professionals from Next Step Living and Mitsubishi\, are hosting a presentation about heating and cooling systems known as “ductless mini splits” on February 13th\, 2014 at 7pm\, in the Needham Public Library Community room. Ductless mini splits or heat pumps provide heating and cooling which can provide a more cost effective\, and more energy efficient way to heat and cool a home than traditional oil or electric systems. To learn more\, RSVP for the event at www.heatpumpgnc.eventbrite.com and visit www.greenneedham.org for more information. Free refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/residential-heat-pump-presentation/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130325T113059
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SUMMARY:NSL Presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s Club
DESCRIPTION:Green Needham and Next Step Living presentation to the Needham Retired Men’s club at the Avita Senior home.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nsl-presentation-to-the-needham-retired-mens-club/
LOCATION:Avita Senior home\, 880 Greendale Ave  \, Needham\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20130117T201500
DTSTAMP:20260416T040106
CREATED:20121226T221817Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20150326T003737Z
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SUMMARY:Colonials and Ranches Weatherization Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. \nThe workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions. All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops-2/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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SUMMARY:Weatherization Workshop For Cape-Style Homes
DESCRIPTION:Find out how weatherizing your home can save money and energy this winter! \nGreen Needham Collaborative is offering a series of one-hour workshops addressing the unique weatherization opportunities and challenges for three common types of housing in Needham – capes\, colonials and ranches. \nEach workshop will take place at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave. On Wednesday\, January 16 at7 p.m.\, the presentation will focus on Weatherizing Capes. On Thursday\, January17\, at 7 p.m. the focus will be on Weatherizing Colonials and Ranches in Needham. Each session will be led by experienced energy advisors from Next Step Living\, a company which has completed 24\,000 Mass Save® home energy assessments in Massachusetts. The workshops will last approximately one hour\, with plenty of time for questions.  All are welcome to come either night to learn more about their home’s weatherization options. Refreshments will be served. \nThe workshops are part of Green Needham Collaborative’s ongoing efforts to promote energy efficiency. Their goal is to encourage residents not only to have home energy assessments\, but also to complete the weatherization work that will reduce energy use and utility costs.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/capes-colonials-and-ranches-weatherization-workshops/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Home
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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UID:2114-1335209400-1335214800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Checking in on Climate Change
DESCRIPTION:Professor Eric Olson of Brandeis University will be at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, on Monday\, April 23\, 7:30 p.m. to give an update on the latest science about climate change and help the lay person understand the confusing messages about the issue. What are scientists saying about the extreme weather events of recent years? Are we already seeing the effects of climate change in New England? What can be done to lessen the impact? Questions are welcome.  Sponsored by Green Needham Collaborative.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/checking-in-on-climate-change/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar,Energy Efficiency,Green Needham,Renewable Energy
ORGANIZER;CN="Green Needham Collaborative":MAILTO:info@greenneedham.org
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120320T073000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120320T093059
DTSTAMP:20260416T040106
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LAST-MODIFIED:20120315T160112Z
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SUMMARY:Breakfast Seminar - NStar Energy Efficiency Program for Small Business
DESCRIPTION:Come learn about the significant financial incentives available to your business under NStar’s Direct Install energy efficiency program and how they will lower your energy costs.  \nThe Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce will host a special breakfast program on Tuesday\, March 20th from 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM at the Sheraton Needham Hotel as NStar and Lime Energy present “No Cost Energy Assessments to Improve Your Bottom Line”.  You will hear about the new financial incentives available in Massachusetts to help your business.  It starts with a no cost assessment of your energy consumption and ends with more money falling to your bottom line when you use the financial incentives available to implement the recommendations.  \nHear about some of the success stories of Chamber members who have used the program and see the results. This free seminar includes a continental breakfast.   \nVisit the event page at the Newton Needham Chamber’s web site to register for this session.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/breakfast-seminar-nstar/
LOCATION:Sheraton Needham Hotel\, 100 Cabot St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business,Energy Efficiency
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20120123T193000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20120123T203000
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UID:1911-1327347000-1327350600@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Weatherization Seminar - Preventing ice damming
DESCRIPTION:As Needham residents remember from last winter\, ice damming was an all too familiar sight\, easily identified by the long icicles hanging precariously off the edges of roofs.  Beyond the obvious danger of falling ice hitting people and property\, ice damming could be creating significant long-term damage to your home and health.  Winter may be slow in coming this year\, but that makes it an even better time to get ready! \nOn Monday\, January 23rd please join us at 7:30 pm at the Needham Historical Society for a one-hour seminar on ice damming.  Travis Estes\, a home energy advisor from Next Step Living\, will discuss the consequences of ice damming and how to prevent it by utilizing Mass Save incentives and rebates to properly weatherize your home.   \nThis is the first in a series of weatherization seminars to be presented this winter by Green Needham in partnership with Next Step Living.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/weatherization-seminar-preventing-ice-damming/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20111001T160000
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UID:1597-1317463200-1317484800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:NESEA Green Buildings Open House
DESCRIPTION:If you missed this summer’s Green Energy Tour of Needham homes – or if you participated and want to see more – take advantage of the NESEA Green Buildings Open House on October 1st.   \nLast year\, over 10\,000 people visited 500 sites from Maine to Pennsylvania and learned about the sustainable features incorporated in those facilities.  Ken Farbstein’s solar PV installation\, one of the sites on Needham’s Green Energy Tour\, will again be open for viewing during the Open House. \nThe Green Buildings Open House is sponsored by NESEA\, the Northeast Sustainable Energy Association\, a regional membership organization promoting sustainable energy solutions in the built environment.  It will take place on Saturday\, October 1st between 10 am and 4 pm.   \nFor more information about the event\, including a searchable map and list of buildings on the tour\, click here to go to the NESEA’s event web site.  Please note that individual host sites may set their own hours within the 10 am to 4 pm period.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/nesea-green-buildings-open-house/
LOCATION:MA
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home,Renewable Energy,Solar
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20110611T140000
DTSTAMP:20260416T040107
CREATED:20110519T222520Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20110611T171216Z
UID:1233-1307786400-1307800800@www.greenneedham.org
SUMMARY:Green Energy Tour of Needham Homes
DESCRIPTION:Information on each of the homes in the Green Energy Tour  is available here.  \nYou don’t have to travel far to see examples of homes with the newest clean energy technology. On Saturday\, June 11\, between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.\, the League of Women Voters of Needham will host a green energy open house event. Six Needham homes will be showcased\, with features that include solar electricity\, solar hot water\, co-generation of electricity and heat\, radiant floor heating\, older home weatherization retrofit\, and sustainable yard. Also featured will be the first Needham home to install geothermal heating and cooling. \n“Needham residents may not even realize that their neighbors have innovative systems to produce energy\,” said Susan McGarvey\, one of the event organizers. “We’d like people to know about federal and state incentives that make green energy more affordable. We’ll also include tips about energy efficiency\, since that is a way every household can reduce their energy use.” \nParticipants should come to the Webster Street entrance of the high school before 12:30 p.m. to pick up maps or buy tickets. They can decide which homes they would like to visit. At each site\, homeowners and possibly installers will be on hand to answer questions and explain their systems. \nAdvance tickets are available for $5.99 from www.BrownPaperTickets.com (search “Needham”) or for $7.00 at the door on the day of the event. Children 18 and under are free.  Tickets are also available from League members. \nFor more information call Susan McGarvey at 781 444-5286 or visit www.lwv-needham.org
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/green-energy-tour-of-needham-homes-2/
LOCATION:Start at Needham High School\, 609 Webster St.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home
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