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
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
Needham receives 2016 Massachusetts Leading by Example award with a focus on solar energy
The Town of Needham was one of two communities statewide recognized with a Leading by Example award at a State House Ceremony on Thursday, December 8th. Our success with Solar PV – the 3.5 MW installation at the RTS and
Needham Talks about Solar
There was a lot to say about solar at Green Needham’s “Let’s Talk About Solar” program on March 15th. Almost 50 people came to Broadmeadow School and learned about the new solar project at the RTS, as well as other
Upcoming Needham Adult Education Program: Zero Energy Home
Sign up now for Needham Adult Education’s upcoming program on a Zero Net Energy Home. On March 15, 7-8:30 pm, in Needham High School, Room 206, Needham Adult Education invites you to learn about the design and construction of a zero net energy
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
Solarize Needham Achieves the Lowest (Tier 5) Pricing
Solarize Needham has reached Tier 5 pricing! On April 30th, halfway through the program, the number of signed homeowner contracts for new solar installs met the threshold for Tier 5 pricing. This means that all future contracts for Solar PV installations,
Needham is a Solarize community!
Green Needham Chair Michael Greis, Solar Coach Artie Crocker and Municipal Representative Tatiana Swanson traveled to Amherst on Monday, December 2nd for the formal announcement that Needham is one of the communities selected to participate in the second round of