August News from the Climate Collaborative 🌎

August e-Newsletter

Protecting the Place We All Love

Cape Cod’s beauty and resilience depend on the choices we make today. Climate change is not a distant threat. It’s here, shaping our coasts, our economy, and our way of life.

The good news? Local action works. Every step we take – safeguarding our shorelines, building climate-smart communities, reducing our carbon footprint – helps protect the Cape for future generations. This month, we’re highlighting opportunities to get involved, amplify your voice, and be part of the solutions that will keep our home strong, sustainable, and thriving.

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NetZero 2025: At the Ready

Climate impacts are here. The question is: what can we do now?

Join local leaders, experts, and neighbors to explore real, actionable solutions, as we cover coastal resilience, skyrocketing homeowners' insurance costs, grid readiness, and the Climate Action Plan for Cape Cod.

Whether you’re looking to protect your community, safeguard your property, or strengthen your organization’s response, you’ll leave with the tools, connections, and inspiration to act. By being part of the conversation, you can be part of the solution.

October 14 | 1 PM | Emerald Resort, Hyannis

Energy Saver Home Loan Program

Last year, Cape Light Compact launched the Energy Saver Home Loan Program (ESHLP) in partnership with MassHousing and the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank (MCCB). Through this program, qualified customers can receive low-interest loans to make energy efficiency upgrades to their home, including heat pumps for heating and cooling, heat pump water heaters, weatherization, and solar (when combined with other upgrades).

Recently, MCCB updated its income limits for the program. If you did not qualify in the past, you may now qualify under the new income limits. This program only considers the incomes of the residents listed on the deed.

Learn more & apply

Cape Cod Speaker Series Event

featuring climate change reporter Jake Bittle

August 21 | 7PM | Tilden Arts Center

Climate change is already affecting Cape Cod — but there’s still time to shape what comes next. Jake Bittle, author of The Great Displacement, examines how climate migration is transforming communities across the country, including those right here. His presentation will set the stage for a timely and hopeful conversation about how we can protect our region from the growing impacts of climate change.

Jake will be joined by Paul Niedzwiecki (CEO, Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce) and Dan Wolf (Former State Senator, Founder, Cape Air) representing the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative for a panel discussion focused on local solutions, community action, and the criticality of adapting and building resilience.

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FalCAN Video: Climate Matters Episode with Alan Robinson

FalCAN’s Climate Matters host, Lyn Schad, meets with Alan Robinson, Chair of Falmouth’s Solid Waste Advisory Committee Chair, to "Talk Trash” and make the connection between trash and methane, a potent greenhouse gas.

Watch now

Offshore Wind: A Pause in Momentum?

A recent CommonWealth Beacon article highlights delays in Massachusetts' offshore wind rollout, including postponed funding and shifting priorities. While Governor Healey has championed clean energy, this development raises questions about how the state will stay on track – especially for coastal communities like those on the Cape & Islands, where offshore wind is a key part of our climate future. Read the article HERE.

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