Please join the Congregation Beth Elohim community as they celebrate the Department of Energy "Sunny Award for Equitable Community Solar"! And learn more about how Community Solar helps us meet the state’s ambitious climate goals. Congregation Beth Elohim will hold an additional press event with Rep. Lori Trahan on May 5. Register HERE for the […]
“A Part of Nature, Not Apart from Nature” Register HERE. From drought to overwhelming rain, the last two years have been tough on the New England region. Though we have not been hit as hard as some parts of the country and of the globe, the reality of our changing climate is evident in our […]
Help protect and promote healthy, resilient ecosystems! Celebrate and document biodiversity in Acton and Boxborough. Contribute to the iNaturalist database as a citizen scientist. How to participate? Download the “iNaturalist” app, /www.inaturalist.org, on your smartphone, search for projects and click on our “Nature of Acton and Boxborough April 2024” project. To participate, you must Join the […]
Tour the Clean Energy Home of the Month April Focus: Multi-System Transition House Register HERE. Concerned about the fossil fuels that heat your home? But not be sure how to incorporate unfamiliar renewable technologies? This month’s clean energy home is a great example of homeowners who have decided to address change one step at […]
Create a Multi-Year Plan to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint "Every bit of warming matters. Every year matters and every choice matters." U.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, 2018 Register HERE. Many residents are deeply concerned about our changing climate and want to take action to address the climate emergency. However, the transition away […]
Saturday, June 8th is the Climate Day in Acton! Visit Gardner Park/Playground from 1:00—4:00pm. Activities for all ages! Food! Music! The Acton Climate Resilience Festival will be a day for creative expression, information, and community-building. Please come for snacks, great music—Walter and the Night Owls, Anderson-Gram, and the AB High School Salsa Band—and […]
Wednesday, June 12th, at 8 PM, will celebrate warm summer nights at the NARA Park Amphitheatre with a nature film and free popcorn under the stars! Bring your lawn chairs and blankets, and come early to enjoy the sunset before showtime at 8:30 PM. No tickets required. We hope to see you there! Sponsored […]
Tour the Clean Energy Home(s) of the Month June Focus: Two Fossil Fuel Free Homes Register HERE. Can you picture your home completely disconnected from fossil fuels? Well, come to the June Clean Energy Home Tour and see two households who have done just that! These are NOT swanky LEED certified designer houses. Rather, […]
"I love our Chevy Bolt!" "We purchased a Kia EV6 in June 2023 and we are very happy with the car." EnergizeActon.org testimonials Are you thinking about an electric vehicle (EV)? The EV Petting Zoo* is a chance for you to talk with local EV drivers and see a variety of electric vehicles—not only […]
Energy Bills Getting You Down? Need to Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat? Our Massachusetts energy system sometimes feels full of the unexpected--like a magic show! This event is especially designed for renters and income-eligible residents and their families. For the adults, receive information about energy efficiency and energy discount programs. For instance, […]