Newton’s Zoning and Planning Committee passed a measure requiring electrification of newly constructed buildings and extensive renovations.
Metro, Newton
Green Newton Co-Hosts Panel on Hydrogen Combustion Heating Systems
Gas companies propose blending hydrogen gas with fossil gas for greener energy, despite the debatableness of this method’s effectiveness.
Metro, Newton
Green Newton Co-Hosts Webinar Detailing Benefits of Electric-Powered Vehicles
The Green Energy Consumers Alliance advocated for a widespread transition to electric vehicles to limit the emission of carbon dioxide.
Metro, Newton
Goodbye Pumpkins, Hello Compost
Pumpkin guts laid in piles as families, students, adults, and even Mayor Ruthanne Fuller gathered at Newton City Hall and War Memorial to smash their jack-o’-lanterns. The slogan “don’t trash it, smash it” promoted the city’s second annual Pumpkin Smash on Saturday.
Metro, Newton
Green Newton Promotes Use of Electric Vehicles in the City
Leslie Zebrowitz bought her Tesla as a gift to her grandchildren, but she said she did not think the environment would also reap the benefits of her gift. Newton needs to make structural changes to its transportation systems, and the best way is through the use of electric vehicles (EVs), Zebrowitz said. About 60 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the city come from residential and personal vehicles, according to Zebrowitz.
Newton, Metro
4C Tree Project Commemorates Lives Lost in Newton to COVID-19
To commemorate the lives lost to COVID-19 in Newton, Green Newton’s Environmental Youth Leadership Program is planting 170 trees throughout Newton and five trees on Boston College’s campus.
Newton, Metro
Mayor Fuller Signs New Newton Power Choice Contract
Newton Mayor Ruthanne Fuller has signed a new three-year Newton Power Choice contract that involves providing 80 percent local renewable energy sources for customers, compared to 63 percent renewable energy in the previous year’s contract.
