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 […]
How can we be prepared for winter energy needs? Last winter's high energy costs were a huge shock to many Acton residents. Renters, in particular, often have fewer options when facing high bills. This Climate Café session will look at strategies to make apartments and homes as energy efficient as possible, including ad hoc […]
Climate Café “After Hours” 2023 Co-Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org and the Acton Memorial Library The Climate Café aims to be a helpful, informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future. Local people who have experience in clean energy technologies will share their insights and answer questions from others who are considering […]
APPLY FOR ENERGY EFFICIENCY SAVINGS FOR YOUR BUSINESS! Read below or click below to watch this Town of Acton video about the program. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d-hsO6tXKXI. Save on energy efficiency upgrades with two exciting opportunities! The first is a 90% discount provided for a limited time, in partnership with AECOM and Eversource; the second is a Town-managed […]
Come see (online) this traditional New England home that has gone CARBON FREE! David Martin is an Acton Clean Energy Coach and a member of the Acton, MA Select Board. In addition to many other wonderful contributions to the community, he is a long-time advocate for clean energy technology. He has converted both his house […]
Thanks for sharing your thoughts on home energy and climate! Be part of the solution on climate in 2024! Share your thoughts in the Creating Healthier Communities Together survey to make our community healthier and more climate resilient. EnergizeActon.org is reaching out to you with this request as part of our new ECO (Electrification, […]