Another Zero Energy Home in Needham
Did you know that there are examples of zero net energy homes right here in Needham? These super energy efficient houses generate enough solar power to provide all the electricity needed for the home’s heating, cooling, hot water, cooking, and...Read More »
Join the Needham NightWalk and Celebrate International Dark Sky Week
This week, April 2-8, 2024, is International Dark Sky Week, a reminder of the importance of darkness for nocturnal wildlife, human health, and the glorious gift of a star-studded sky. Light pollution — overly bright and unnecessary outdoor lighting —...Read More »
Continuing the Local Effort to Reduce Plastics
What can we do about the relentless and concerning increase in the production of plastics and plastic waste? According to a report from statista.com, in just the last two decades, global plastic production has doubled to a staggering 400.3 million...Read More »
Reminder: Candidates Night tomorrow, Monday, March 25
We hope you’re planning to vote in our local election on April 9. Tomorrow night, Monday, March 25, the League of Women Voters of Needham is hosting Candidates Night, a forum with the candidates for the two contested town-wide offices...Read More »Homemade Signs Remind Us to Vote on April 9
Are you planning to vote in Needham’s April 9 election? We hope so! Important environmental initiatives have been passed at the local level, including approving a plastic bag ban, adopting stricter energy standards for new construction, and moving forward on...Read More »
Progress on Needham Power Choice
Municipal energy aggregation, recommended by the Climate Action Planning Committee and authorized by the October 2022 Town Meeting, has taken another step forward. According to the Town’s newsletter, Needham’s Municipal Aggregation Plan was submitted on February 2, 2024 to the...Read More »
Join the 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge!
Would you like to know more (including recipes!) about sustainable eating, for your own health and the health of the planet? There’s still time to join the free, online 14-Day Greener Plate Challenge, which runs from February 9-23. For 14...Read More »
Meet Green Needham’s Energy Coach
Are you thinking about getting a new heating and/or cooling system, rooftop solar panels or an electric vehicle (EV), but want some informed and impartial information and advice? Are you interested in some of the newer, greener technologies, but don’t understand...Read More »
Announcing the Town of Needham’s Climate Action Roadmap!
The Town of Needham is taking a giant stride on climate action as it introduces the much-anticipated Sustainable Needham Climate Action Roadmap. The Town has announced a public hearing to gather feedback on the Plan during their Tuesday, January 9...Read More »
Needham Power Choice Starts to Gather Steam: Public Comment Period Through January 5th
A welcome update! Needham’s Community Energy Aggregation program, known as Needham Power Choice, is on its way to becoming reality, and the Town would like your feedback. Needham Power Choice is a form of group electricity purchasing that pools the...Read More »
