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
Is there evidence that higher energy efficiency standards benefit consumers?
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
How would the stretch code affect a current homeowner doing a renovation, remodeling or an addition to their home?
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
Does the stretch code affect an existing house or a house for sale?
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
Stretch Energy Code Information Session
Did you miss the Stretch Code Information Session at Wednesday night’s Green Needham meeting? We’ve got you covered. Scroll down to see the presentation slides. Watch a rebroadcast of the meeting on The Needham Channel’s Municipal Channel (Comcast 10, RCN
Becoming a Green Community – two important upcoming meetings.
Needham is poised to become a Massachusetts Green Community this fall, but it will only happen with your support. Please join us at two upcoming meetings to learn more and to demonstrate your support. Help us join the 74 other
25 Communities to receive grant for electric vehicle charging stations
Hopkinton, Newton and Brookline are nearby Green Communities among 25 Massachusetts cities and towns that will receive electric vehicle charging stations under a grant program announced last November. This program will benefit early adopters of electric vehicles, including mass-market cars
Massachusetts Designated Green Communities
The ranks of Massachusetts Green Communities continues to grow. In July, 2011, 21 more communities were designated Massachusetts Green Communities after meeting the qualifications for the program. These communities will now be eligible to apply for an initial cash grant
Green Community requirements discussed at public hearing
The Green Communities Study Committee held a public hearing on Monday, June 13th to review their work to date and seek public input on Needham becoming a Massachusetts Green Community. The program, created under the Green Communities Act, supports Massachusetts
Green Communities Study Committee meeting schedule
Schedule of meetings for the Green Communities Study Committee (updated on 3/16): Wednesday, March 2nd at 7:30 am Monday, March 7th at 7:00 pm Wednesday, March 16th at 7:30 am Wednesday, March 23rd at 7:30 am (date change from 3/21)