Blog post by Boston Solar, the original post can be found here. If you’ve been staying abreast of the tax savings that the Federal Solar Tax Credit (officially known as the Investment Tax Credit), you may already know that there are some
Massachusetts Electric Vehicle rebates are back – $2,500 for full electric, $1,500 for plug-in hybrids
Massachusetts MOR-EV program offers rebates for purchasing electric and plug-in hybrid vehicles.
Needham is Matting Change – Helping the Homeless Is “In The Bag”
We should all be bringing our own re-useable bags with us when you shop, but if we end up with a few single use plastic bags, here’s a great way to repurpose them. Intergenerational – and environmentally-friendly – mat-making at
What is One Person To Do?
Are you increasingly concerned about climate change and feeling rather helpless? Do you feel like your actions won’t really make a difference? Ironically, the best way to snap out of the climate action blues is to actually take some action.
Needham Drives Green – Hyundai Kona
This past May, my husband and I purchased our first electric car, a Hyundai Kona Electric. We love our Kona so far and really enjoy driving an electric car, especially driving past all those gas stations. Charging at home is
The Needham EVangelist: EV…or not EV
EV…or Not EV If you are like many people I know, you may have asked yourself recently, “Should I trade my car in for an electric vehicle?” You see them gliding around town more and more. Maybe you know someone
Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s “Shave the Peak” – A new Way to Green the Grid
Turn down the heat a few degrees; turn air conditioning down or off for a time; use the dishwasher later in the evening — small actions taken by a large number of people can make a big difference. Join the
Rep. Garlick Hosts “Food, Planet, Health” Meeting in Needham
When thinking about what we can each do to protect the environment, most of us know that our car choices matter, and that insulating our homes is an important way to reduce energy use. But what about our food choices?
Food Rescue Program Off and Running at Needham High School
Handling leftovers at home is one thing, but what do you do with unsold food left over from a cafeteria that feeds over 1,500 students? Fortunately, food rescue is in great hands at Needham High School thanks to a partnership
Needham’s largest retail outlets are now in compliance with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy
The seven largest stores in Needham are now complying with the Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy. The Select Board’s Plastic Checkout Bag Policy was adopted on March 20, 2018. It requested that the largest stores in town (over 3,500