Needham Adult Education: Zero Energy Home

Needham High School - Room 206 Webster St, Needham

Peter Kane, Instructor Join us to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy home built in Westwood three years ago. The owner/designer/builder will present a slide show illustrating the important design considerations, construction details, and the

$35

Green Newton’s 2016 Green Expo

Green Newton's Green Expo Newton Centre Green and the adjacent parking lot by Centre St. and Beacon St., Newton, MA

Come to the Green Expo in Newton Centre on Sunday, October 16 from 10am-4pm for eco-friendly fun and information. This year’s Expo is presented by Green Newton in collaboration with the Newton Harvest Fair. Check out more than 30 vendors

Free

Mass Energy’s 34th Annual Meeting/Holiday Party

Westin Hotel at Copley Place 10 Huntington Avenue, , Boston, MA

Mass Energy Consumers Alliance's 34th Annual Meeting & Holiday Party with featured speaker Greg Watson Wednesday, December 7th, 2016 5:30 - 8:30PM The Westin Hotel 10 Huntington Avenue, Boston MA 02116 (a short walk from Back Bay or Copley Stations!)

Free

Movie “Time to Choose” Showing

First Parish Church in Needham 23 Dedham Ave., Needham, MA

We've rescheduled the showing of  Time to Choose that was cancelled last month due to weather. How can we, as individuals, address the climate crisis? On Sunday March 12, at 3 p.m., the powerful 90-minute climate change film, Time to Choose will be shown at First Parish

Free

Renewable Portfolio Standard Hearing

On Tuesday September 19th, from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy (TUE) will hold a hearing at the Massachusetts State House on bills related to the Renewable Portfolio Standard. On that day residents

Needham Community Education: Solar 101

Broadmeadow Performance Center 120 Broadmeadow Road, Needham, MA

Have you wondered if solar is right for your house? If so, join us for 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,

$15

Needham Adult Education: Zero Energy Home

Peter Kane, Instructor Join us to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy home built in Westwood three years ago. The owner/designer/builder will present a slide show illustrating the important design considerations, construction details, and the

$35

The Next Ten Years — What Bold Climate Action Means for Us

Heeding the dire warnings of climate scientists, the Massachusetts legislature recently set ambitious goals for a 50% reduction of greenhouse gas emissions by 2030, on the way to reaching net zero emissions by 2050.  Why are the next ten years

High Performance Building Design: Do It Smart: Do It Right

Green Needham Collaborative is excited to be hosting an early evening event for builders, lenders and real estate brokers as well as Town of Needham officials on building “green” net-zero energy homes and buildings. Our presenters will be sharing simple

Free