The Solarize Needham campaign has exceeded even our expectations. So far, 111 Needham households have chosen to Solarize their homes. Those homes will generate over 900,000 kWh of electricity yearly. Because of our success – and the continuing interest the
Green Needham’s Home Energy Savings Team Helps You Save Money and Energy!
Green Needham Collaborative’s Home Energy Savings Team (“HEST”) looks at possible ways in which Needham homeowners can reduce their fossil fuel use while increasing their use of renewable energy. HEST wants to help everyone lower their carbon footprint and save
Support the Updated Bottle Bill Ballot Initiative – Vote “Yes” on Question #2 in November!
Did you know that on November 4th you will be asked to vote on the Updated Bottle Bill? What is The Bottle Bill: The Bottle Bill is the nickel deposit on beverage containers. It has been in effect since 1982,
Successful Solarize Needham program will add nearly 100 solar PV systems in town
Solarize Needham officially ended on June 30th with contracts signed for 99 new solar PV systems in Needham. Congratulations to Solar Coach Artie Crocker, a member of Green Needham’s Steering Committee, for the energy and commitment he brought to this
“Rally for Rosie’s Place” – This Weekend at Volante Farms
Visit Volante Farms this weekend, March 8th and 9th, and support their “Rally for Rosie’s Place.” When you shop at Volante’s this weekend and add fresh produce to their collection bins, Volante Farms will match every pound of your donation with more fresh produce,
Needham Community Farm Online Auction Begins March 7th
The Needham Community Farm’s 3rd Annual Online Auction will be held from March 7th-March 20th at www.biddingforgood.com/needhamcommunityfarm. Bid on lots of cool items for the entire family – over 100 items! Also, go to our auction site to learn how to get entered into
Residential Heat Pump presentation rescheduled for April 7th.
Green Needham’s Residential Heat Pump presentation, postponed due to the February 13th snowstorm, has been rescheduled for Monday, April 7th at the Needham Historical Society. Heat pump systems, also known as ductless mini splits, can provide a more cost effective
Needham High School’s Environmental Club Focuses on Recycling
Needham High School’s Environmental Club is a small, yet committed group of students working towards making the high school and the community more environmentally conscious. In the 2013-2014 school year, the agenda revolves around the central issue of recycling. Back
Volante Farms recognized as Green Business of the Year by Newton-Needham Chamber
Needham’s Volante Farms, Kingsbury Homes and North Hill were the Needham businesses recognized at the Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Awards Breakfast. Close to 200 business and civic leaders gathered on June 26th along the banks of the
Climate change science for the rest of us
The basic process of scientific research underlies just about everything we depend on in our world – medicine, agriculture, transportation, energy, technology and more. We all learned it in school – if not in college science courses, in high school
Green Needham celebrates at the 4th of July parade
Green Needham celebrated Independence Day at the Needham 4th of July parade this year. Headed by an all-electric Nissan Leaf sedan, Green Needham members were joined by Needham homeowners who have installed solar PV systems on their roofs. We celebrated
Receive $1,750 – $3,500 for replacing an old boiler or furnace this summer
After last week’s heat wave, replacing your aging and inefficient boiler or furnace is probably not the first thing on your mind. But it should be, especially this summer. If your boiler or furnace is at least 30 years old,
The Water is Rising: Meeting summary and follow-up
Green Needham thanks Brian Swett, Energy and Environment Chief for the City of Boston, for coming to Needham on May 20th to present Boston’s climate change strategy. Since creating its first climate change strategy in 2007, Boston under Mayor Menino
Newton Needham Chamber of Commerce Green Business Awards Breakfast features Attorney General Martha Coakley
Massachusetts Attorney General Martha Coakley will be the keynote speaker at the Newton-Needham Chamber’s Green Business Awards Breakfast on Wednesday June 26 in Newton. The Green Business Awards Breakfast will honor local businesses for their environmental achievements, and will be
The water is rising: Transforming climate risk into an opportunity for Boston—and our region.
Boston, the economic engine for our region, is already preparing for the inevitability of rising sea levels. Climate action will also bring significant economic benefits to Boston and our region. Please join us on Monday, May 20th to hear Brian
The Keystone XL Pipeline
Big decisions on complex projects are invariably reduced to soundbites by advocates and opponents. We know from experience that soundbite-driven decisions are often bad ones. It’s human and very understandable to throw up your hands in the face of complexity
Solar 101 workshop
Over 50 people participated in Green Needham’s Solar 101 workshop held at the Broadmeadow School auditorium on March 20th, 2013. View the story from the Needham Channel News to see and hear from some of those who attended the session.
New Option For “Greening” Your Electricity
If you’re wondering what you can do to reduce your carbon footprint and promote sustainable energy, here’s an easy step that has recently become available: choosing Mass Energy’s green power supplier, Easy Energy, as the supplier for your electricity. Yes,
Downtown Streetscapes Working Group
The Downtown Streetscape Committee was formed in December 2012 to provide guidance and make recommendations to the Needham Board of Selectmen regarding improvements and changes to the streetscape in Needham Center. The overall goal is to improve the logistics of
Solar Team Introductory Webinar
If you were not available to attend one of our two Solar Team Introductory webinars, you can review the presentation materials here. Both a slideshow (below) PDF are available. We’ll also post any follow-up information from the webinars. The webinars