June News from the Climate Collaborative 🌎

June e-Newsletter

Advancing Cape Cod's Climate Vision

In a logical step forward in Cape Cod’s efforts to better coordinate regional responses to climate change, the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative and the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce will soon be finalizing an organizational change to align their resources more closely. Recognizing the need for an integrated approach to addressing the urgent challenges of climate change, the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative, formed in 2016, will convert to a membership organization with the Cape Cod Chamber as its sole member.

This organizational shift will leverage the strengths of both and align efforts to strengthen local adaptation and resilience, address grid readiness for clean energy, and amplify mitigation initiatives. As this is a “whole of community approach,” close coordination will continue with critical community organizations such as the Cape Cod Commission, Cape Light Compact, Cape Cod Regional Transit Authority, and others.

Dan Wolf, Climate Collaborative Executive Committee member and former chair of the Cape Cod Chamber of Commerce, has pointed out that the Chamber has led the way on issues of regional impact for decades.

Paul Niedzwiecki, Chamber CEO, has said that they have long realized that “the environment is the economy on Cape Cod.”

Dorothy Savarese, current Climate Collaborative Board Chair and also a former chair of the Chamber, praised Niedzwiecki and the Chamber for the solution-focused approach to constructing an innovative model to even more effectively integrate efforts to address this threat to our communities.

Voices for Climate Action

Net Zero Takeaways

Leading the way for a thriving, sustainable future

Meet William Penni, a recent intern with the Cape Cod Blue Economy Foundation (CCBEF) – a nonprofit organization working to grow the region’s economy in a sustainable and balanced way, with a focus on protecting and promoting Cape Cod’s water and coastal resources. Though not a member of the CCBEF staff, William gained firsthand experience during his internship by exploring how local communities are addressing climate change. This short video highlights how William learned from regional experts and began shaping his future career in environmental law.

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Cape Light Compact

Schedule an Energy Assessment

Start your energy efficiency journey with Cape Light Compact (CLC)! Whether you're a homeowner or a business owner, CLC offers no-cost energy assessments designed to help you save energy and lower your utility bills. An energy specialist will visit your home or business, examine your building, and provide personalized recommendations to improve efficiency. You'll also gain access to rebates and incentives that make taking action easier than ever. Sign up today and take the first step toward a more energy-efficient future!

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Local News

Chatham Launches Community Climate Survey

The Town of Chatham’s Energy and Climate Action Committee (ECAC), in collaboration with the Chatham Climate Action Network (CCAN), has launched a Community Climate Survey to gather input on local climate change impacts and resulting risks and mitigation actions.

This survey is part of the Town’s ongoing climate action planning efforts and is designed to understand residents’ and stakeholders’ views on the challenges posed by climate change, as well as actions the Town and individuals have taken—or may take—to address these risks.

“It’s vitally important that any climate planning process include the community’s views on the climate risks to Chatham and steps that could be taken to reduce to those risks. The Town needs to hear directly from the community on these issues,” said CCAN’s Janet Williams. The results of the survey will help to inform decisions that will need to be made in the coming months.

This is the first of two planned surveys. It focuses on:

Community perceptions of climate change impacts and resulting risks in Chatham
Actions that could be taken to reduce those risks
Current and potential efforts by the Town and individuals to address climate change

A second survey, which will be released in July, will focus on energy use and strategies to reduce individual energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions.

The ECAC and CCAN encourage all Chatham residents, business owners, and interested stakeholders to take part in this important information-gathering effort. Your input will be invaluable in helping shape a more sustainable, resilient future for Chatham. The survey will be available through July 20th.

Read more HERE.

Cape Cod Speaker Series featuring 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.

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After his talk, 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.

Presented in partnership with the Cape Cod Speaker Series.

FalCAN Video: How Science Drives Moral Imperative

FalCAN Climate Conversations host Lyn Schad’s guest is Dr. Paul Skudder, MD, a local climate advocate and retired vascular surgeon. Their discussion involves how science drives the moral imperative. Paul’s faith inspires his climate advocacy for greater social responsibility.

Watch now!

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