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SUMMARY:Passive House Symposium in Boston
DESCRIPTION:Passive House Massachusetts is hosting a symposium connecting architects\, builders\, engineers\, home/building owners\, policymakers\, real estate professionals\, students and the general public.  The mission is to further educate through lectures by and discussions with esteemed professionals local to Massachusetts. Vendors will also be attending the event showcasing products and services regarding Passive Homes. \n\n\nClick here for more information about the event\, as well as a link to register.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/passive-house-symposium-in-boston/
LOCATION:District Hall in South Boston\, 75 Northern Ave\, Boston \, MA\, 02210
CATEGORIES:Energy Efficiency,Home,Renewable Energy,Solar,State
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SUMMARY:Talk on Carbon Pricing Legislation
DESCRIPTION:State Senator Michael Barrett will be speaking at the Needham Democratic Town Committee meeting on  Thursday\, April 30\, at 7:30 pm at the Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Avenue\, (parking is in the Newman School lot).  His talk will begin promptly at 7:30\, so please try to arrive early.  Senator Barrett will be providing details about a bill he has filed:  “An Act Combatting Climate Change\,” which currently has over 40 co-sponsors –  including State Representative Denise Garlick. The bill calls for a phased-in charge on fuels in proportion to their carbon dioxide emissions\, with the proceeds to be returned to residents and employers.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/talk-on-carbon-pricing-legislation/
LOCATION:Needham Historical Society\, 1147 Central Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02492\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Calendar,State
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SUMMARY:Community Transportation Panel
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a Community Transportation Panel on Tuesday\, February 11th.  State transportation funding and priorities have been front and center in the Legislature and for the Governor.  Participate in a conversation on transportation and voice your opinions and concerns to elected representatives.   \nPanelists include: \n\nState Senator Richard Ross\, representing Norfolk\, Bristol\, & Middlesex districts. He is Ranking Republican Member on the Senate Committee on Ways & Means.\nCharles Chieppo\, research fellow at Harvard Kennedy School of Government\, and senior fellow at the Pioneer Institute.\nState Representative Matthew Beaton\, from the 11th Worcester District\, House Committee on Ways & Means.\n\nAlso present\, and participating in the Question & Answer segment at the end\, will be State Representative Denise Garlick. \nLight Refreshments will be served.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/community-transportation-panel/
LOCATION:Needham Public Library Community Room\, 1139 Highland Ave.\, Needham\, MA\, 02494\, United States
CATEGORIES:State,Transportation
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20131030T173000
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SUMMARY:Mass Energy Consumers Alliance annual meeting
DESCRIPTION:Join Mass Energy Consumers Alliance for their 31st Annual Meeting where they will recognize leaders in renewable energy and energy efficiency.  The meeting on October 30th is free and open to the public.\n\nThe meeting is from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm at the Intercontinental Hotel Boston.  Christina Halfpenny\, Director of Energy Efficiency at the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources\, will be the featured speaker.  The high point of Mass Energy’s annual meetings is always the recognition of people and organizations who are leading the way to a new energy future in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and New England.  This year’s awardees are: \n\nSolarize Massachusetts – The innovative Solarize Mass. program\, brainchild of a partnership between Mass. DOER and Mass. Clean Energy Center\, has made solar more accessible for residents across the state through targeted community-based outreach.\nRepresentative Lori Ehrlich – As state Representative for the Massachusetts 8th Essex District\, Lori has worked tirelessly on efforts to shut down coal generation\, fix gas leaks\, and promote renewable energy in MA.\nConservation Law Foundation – Since 1966\, CLF’s mission has been to advocate on behalf of the region’s environment and its communities. CLF has recently focused on natural gas leaks and their threat to our climate and health.\nHealth Care Without Harm – Together with its partners\, Health Care Without Harm shares a vision of a health care system that promotes the health of people and the environment. We applaud the connection they’ve made between shutting down fossil fuels and promoting health.\nMount St. Mary’s Abbey – The sisters at Mount St. Mary’s Abbey in Wrentham have been using their land to support renewable energy projects\, including their own 100kW wind turbine and more recently an 8.4 MW solar array in partnership with the city of Franklin. The sisters also run an on-site candy factory (Get ready to sample their handmade candy during the event!).\n\nPlease RSVP by October 23 at massenergy31st.eventbrite.com\, or contact Brian Sewell at 617-524-3950 x142 or via e-mail.   \nMass Energy Consumers Alliance is a not-for-profit organization founded in 1982 to provide discount heating oil to Massachusetts residents.  Since then\, it has grown into a leader in supporting  energy efficiency and renewable energy and has providing direct financial support for wind and solar projects in Massachuesetts.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mass-energy-consumers-alliance-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:Intercontinental Boston\,  510 Atlantic Ave\, Boston\, MA\, 02219\, United States
CATEGORIES:Activism,Renewable Energy,State
ORGANIZER;CN="Mass Energy":MAILTO:brian@massenergy.org
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SUMMARY:MCAN Steering Committee Meeting - Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan
DESCRIPTION:All are welcome at the next Massachusetts Climate Action Network Steering Committee meeting to hear about the recently released Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020.  The plan\, released at the end of December\, details the strategies and actions Massachusetts will take to meet the goals of the 2008 Global Warming Solutions Act.   \nDavid Cash\, Undersecretary for Policy at the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environment & Energy Affairs (EoEEA) will be the featured speaker.   \nThe meeting will be hosted by the Belmont MCAN Chapter on February 15th at u pmat the First Church in Belmont.   \n\nExecutive Summary of the Plan (20 pages\, PDF)\nGreen Needham is a member chapter of MCAN.\nPlease RSVP to Fred Schlicher if you plan to attend.\n\nDirections \nComing into Belmont on Route 60 turn East (Left turn coming from Arlington and Right turn coming from Waltham or Watertown) on Concord Ave. and go past Town Hall and the T Station and then make a right under the train tracks and bear left to stay on Concord Ave.  Church will be immediately on your right.  Parking: There is plenty of parking in the church lot.
URL:https://www.greenneedham.org/blog/event/mcan-steering-committee-meeting-massachusetts-clean-energy-and-climate-plan/
LOCATION:First Church in Belmont\, 404 Concord Ave.\, Belmont\, MA\, United States
CATEGORIES:State
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