Green Needham

Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How might we reduce energy stresses on commercial and residential building? Should we consider building more compactly, and what are the pluses and minuses? increase in density easier to get to transportation easier

Some “essential questions” to open the conversation How do we keep and promote “green jobs” in MA? Should the focus be on educating skilled workers ? (and what are those skills?) Should we be creating the infrastructures and/or incentives necessary

Some “essential questions” to open the conversation Most money spent for energy goes out of state. Should we be focused on producing more renewable energy locally? What types of renewable energy would we want to see in Needham (solar, wind,

Some “essential questions” to open the conversation What are the obstacles that business and private citizens have in reducing energy use in buildings? Perceptions that it costs too much upfront Perception that “what I do does not matter” Social norms