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,
When participants chose break-out groups at the Summit, they received colored index cards that corresponded to their group topics. Each card had a sticker with a statement and then space to write a response. The statement was: My Priority for
Please use the comment facility on this post to: Provide feedback on the Summit or the major topics of discussion. Ask a question. Suggest ideas for following up on the Summit. Suggest other topics that should be part of the
WBUR’s Radio Boston, October 20th – Anthony Brooks and Meghna Chakrabarti talk with Green Needham Chair Michael Greis and Massachusetts Energy Undersecretary Barbara Kates-Garnick about the green economy, the 2020 clean energy plan, energy efficiency & “green living” at the
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
October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is
Refrigerators are a prime example of the benefits of increasing energy efficiency standards. In the early 1970’s, refrigerators were among the most costly appliances to own and run. Manufacturers made no effort to improve energy efficiency because they were concerned
October 2017: Please note that the information below refers to the stretch code in 2011, at the time Needham was considering becoming a Green Community. We have reached out to the DoER Green Communities Division for updated information. DoER is
