Is putting a price on carbon pollution an idea whose time has come in Massachusetts? The hundreds of constituents who poured into the State House during June to support this policy certainly think so. Advocates of carbon pricing, including many
Needham LED Streetlights pilot – Learn More about Outdoor Lighting
By Anne Hayek Why is street lighting quality important ? It makes green energy not just efficient but also healthy AND ecological! A recent Green Needham article provided information about Needham’s May to July LED street light pilot and encouraged residents to
Why solar? Why now?
Where’s Solar in Needham? Click to see a larger version of this map With over 350 solar PV systems installed on homes in Needham, many residents who hadn’t previously thought about solar are noticing. They see the benefits their neighbors
“Solar 101 – Now is the time!” workshop on June 7th
Thinking about going solar? Join us for an informational session – it may be easier than you think! More than 350 Needham residents have installed solar PV systems. Come learn about the benefits of installing solar on your roof at
Plans in Place for April 29 Boston People’s Climate Mobilization
On Saturday, April 29, people from all over the country will be marching for climate, jobs, and justice at the People’s Climate March in Washington D.C. For those who cannot travel to Washington, plans are now in place for a Boston
“Needham Saves” Home Energy Workshop on Wed. April 26th
Join Green Needham and HomeWorks Energy on Wednesday, April 26, at 7:00 PM in the the Needham Public Library’s Community Room for an evening of home energy efficiency discussion! What is Needham Saves?: The Green Needham Collaborative, and our new partner, HomeWorks
Join Us in Promoting Solar
Green Needham’s Solar Team is planning to greet spring with a renewed push on bringing more solar installations to Needham and beyond. We’ve had some lively discussions via phone and email over the past few months and will be holding
Earth Hour – Saturday March 25th at 8:30pm
Earth Hour is WWF’s global environmental movement. Born in Sydney in 2007, Earth Hour has grown to become the world’s largest grassroots movement for the environment, inspiring individuals, communities, businesses and organizations in more than 170 countries and territories to
March in April!
Get ready for April! Our voices are needed now more than ever to rally for climate action and for science. On Earth Day, April 22, the Boston Rally for Science will serve as a sister march for the March for
Needham Saves – A Partnership between Green Needham Collaborative & HomeWorks Energy
Green Needham Collaborative is partnering with HomeWorks Energy, Inc. to encourage residents to participate in the State’s Mass Save program, which offers no-cost home energy assessments and discounted weatherization improvements to increase energy efficiency. All residents are already paying for