Bring Clean Energy Home! Make a Plan with FREE Coaching as part of ACTON'S CLEAN ENERGY COACHING PROGRAM! Contact us any time!! The Town of Acton and Abode Energy Management offer free coaching (with trained community volunteers) for residents and business owners to learn about, plan for, and initiate actions such as adoption of home/building […]
A drop in the bucket? Or every action counts? We know that many residents may be away for the holiday week; however, if you are in the area, stop by the library and register your opinion. Are our actions to address global warming a drop in the bucket? Or do our actions add up […]
Meet an Acton Clean Energy Coach! Transitioning to clean energy for our homes and cars is a great decision! But the process can be complicated. Acton's FREE Clean Energy Coaches are standing by to help you through these changes. Chat with David Martin and Jim Clark, two of Acton’s new Clean Energy Coaches and find […]
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 well-known models like Tesla and Chevy Bolt but some newer cars to the market such as the Subaru Solterra and the Kia EV6. We […]
The Climate Action Plan is 1 year old! The Town of Acton's Climate Action Plan was launched officially one year ago. What has happened since then? At this "Update Meeting," Andrea Becerra, Acton's Sustainability Director, will update residents on all of the actions taken so far. Come and celebrate the progress toward addressing climate change. […]
With state and federal incentives, solar panels pay back faster than ever! Join Matt Liebman and other local Acton homeowners to learn about the potential of solar panels on your home. Is the process complicated? Do solar panels have to face south? What is the pay-back period for solar panels? Is it better to […]
A "Pop-Up" Climate Café Hear stories from Acton's new "Pop-Up" 3 Moms Pop-Up entrepreneurs (The Fluffy Dog Flower Farm, Girly Girl Soaps, and iJewelShop) and other sustainable businesses taking action on climate. The EnergizeActon.org business advocate, Karen (KJ) Herther, calls this a "Pop-Up Climate Café" in honor of these small enterprises. There will be resources […]
Do not be deterred by this complicated topic! There are some huge opportunities to save money on clean energy technologies! Drawing on excellent local and national resources (the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, and Rewiring America), EnergizeActon.org team members will summarize the tax credits and rebates available on the state […]
Eating more plant-based food is an immediate and DELICIOUS way to put less CO2 into the atmosphere. Please join us at this fun potluck picnic to celebrate plant-based meals. We are not saying that people should give up all meat; rather, we are saying that vegetable dishes are downright yummy (and also good for […]
Are you wondering what your retirement will look like in this age of climate warming? Are you worried about what your children and grandchildren might face, but thinking that you are too old to make a difference? Come participate in a lively discussion about what the AARP cohort can do and IS DOING about the […]