Newton Climate News


July 20, 2022

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Hello, Newton Climate Community!

Welcome to the first edition of Newton Climate News! We'll be sharing updates on Newton's climate actions and how you can get involved.


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Join Our Climate Efforts

UPCOMING EVENTS


Heat Pump Webinar: Learn about the cost, comfort, and climate benefits of heating and cooling your home with heat pumps.


Webinar on July 21, 7 p.m.

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BERDO Discussion Sessions: For large building owners to provide input as the City explores the creation of a Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance.


The next sessions will be:

July 28, 8 a.m.

August 24, 10 a.m.

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TAKE ACTION 4 OUR FUTURE

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Providing education and support to make your home climate-friendly, comfortable, and cost-effective.


Announcing: The City has partnered with Home Performance Contractor Endless Energy to provide no-cost energy assessments and steep discounts on insulation and air sealing. Haven't gotten an energy assessment in the last two years? Schedule today!

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NEWTON LEADS THE WAY


You may have seen the Newton North solar canopies installed last year, but did you know they've produced about 300,000 kWh of energy since they were turned on in November 2021? That's enough energy to power 40 homes' electricity for a year!


Learn more about Newton's Solar Projects

OTHER TIDBITS

Check out this article in the Boston Globe about ways to make your home more energy efficient.

Together we can meet Newton's goal of becoming carbon-neutral by 2050.

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