Three Needham businesses were recognized for taking a leadership role in the stewardship of the environment at the Newton-Needham Chamber’s annual Green Business Breakfast on May 6. The annual event was held outdoors along the banks of the Charles River,
STEAM Family Science night in Needham – call for participation and volunteers
The Needham Science Center is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year with a STEAM family science night on March 19th.
Chamber seeks Needham nominees for 2015 Green Business Awards
The Newton-Needham Chamber is seeking nominations for its annual Green Business Awards. The awards recognize businesses that are at the forefront of the sustainable and environmentally-friendly business movement. To qualify a business must meet the following criteria: Located in Needham
How your refrigerator has kept its cool over 40 years of efficiency improvements
A great story about on perhaps the most indispensable item in our homes from the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economy (ACEEE). One of the great inventions of our time – the modern refrigerator – will get an efficiency
Update on the Solar PV project at the Needham RTS
Although there aren’t any visible indications yet, the project to install a 3.7 Megawatt solar PV system on the closed landfill at the Needham RTS continues to move forward. The Town and the project developer, Brightfields, are working through the
The People’s Climate March in New York
The People’s Climate March will bring tens of thousands of people to New York to show their support for immediate action on Climate Change. World leaders will be gathered in NYC for a landmark U.N. climate meeting, presenting us with
Solarize Needham exceeds expectations and is being extended to October 31st!
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
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
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
Nominate a Needham business for a Green Business Award!
Help us recognize and support businesses who are succeeding by leading the way to a more sustainable community! The Newton-Needham Chamber of Commerce’s Green Business Awards breakfast recognize Newton and Needham business who: have made significant progress in reducing energy,