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Considering an EV but unsure about charging? You’re not alone. It’s more accessible than you might think.Many drivers ch...
05/28/2026

Considering an EV but unsure about charging? You’re not alone. It’s more accessible than you might think.

Many drivers charge at home, and public charging is growing too. The U.S. now has over 77,000 stations and 219,000 ports, with up to $7.5 billion in federal investment expanding access nationwide. Newton has 25 EV publicly available charging stations, each with two ports, located on City property.

📍 Check out an interactive map of these chargers on Newton's Climate Dashboard (Transportation page), linked in our bio.

🔌 Find your closest charging station here:
bit.ly/EV-Station-Finder.

With gas and oil prices so high right now, it might be worth exploring switching to a heat pump. Use this quick calculat...
05/26/2026

With gas and oil prices so high right now, it might be worth exploring switching to a heat pump.

Use this quick calculator from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center to estimate your upfront costs.

👉 Find your estimate: bit.ly/heat-pump-estimator.

👉 Find a local installer: newtonma.gov/heatpumps.

May is National Bike Month—a perfect time to get outside and ride 🚲.Biking is a great way to boost your health, reduce s...
05/21/2026

May is National Bike Month—a perfect time to get outside and ride 🚲.

Biking is a great way to boost your health, reduce stress, save on transportation costs, and lower your carbon footprint.
Looking for ways to get involved?

Check out local rides and events happening across Massachusetts: bit.ly/mass-bike-events.

Learn about bicycling infrastructure, planning, and local organizations: https://www.newtonma.gov/government/planning/transportation-planning/bicycling.

Considering solar and wondering what it’s actually like? ☀️A homeowner shared their experience after making the switch, ...
05/19/2026

Considering solar and wondering what it’s actually like? ☀️

A homeowner shared their experience after making the switch, noting they’re already seeing significant benefits, including, in some cases, a $0 electric bill. Results depend on your home, energy use, and setup.

Curious if solar could work for you? Learn more: bit.ly/mass-solar-guide or sign up for a free consult with a Newton Energy Coach at newtonma.gov/energycoach.

While headlines about oil and gas prices have felt like a rollercoaster lately, your electricity supply price shouldn’t....
05/12/2026

While headlines about oil and gas prices have felt like a rollercoaster lately, your electricity supply price shouldn’t. 🎢❌

Using the purchasing power of our community, Newton Power Choice provides a long-term, stable price for the supply portion of your Eversource electric bill. 💡

Newton Power Choice’s current price, $0.13990/kWh, is fixed through January 2028, while Eversource’s prices change every six months or less.

ℹ️ Learn more about Newton Power Choice and request enrollment at NewtonPowerChoice.com.

05/06/2026

Want to Buy Less & Smarter? The Newton Free Library Can Help!

Looking to try something different in 2026- does it require special equipment or tools?

You are in luck-- SMM and the Newton Free Library have a lending "Library of Things".

There are many items to choose from, including instruments, games, and adaptive equipment, so try something new and learn about what you can borrow from the Newton Free Library's, Library of Things!

Newton Free Library
https://newtonfreelibrary.net/collections/more-than-books/library-of-things/

Do more by mowing less this spring!🌱☘️ By joining No Mow May (or even reducing mowing in a part of your yard this spring...
05/06/2026

Do more by mowing less this spring!🌱☘️

By joining No Mow May (or even reducing mowing in a part of your yard this spring), you’ll allow for flowering of lawn “weeds,” sustaining biodiversity. You’ll also reduce energy used for mowing, support pollinators, and store more carbon.🐝

Learn more about No Mow May and other ways to create a more resilient, biodiverse yard in our recent newsletter. View the archive and sign up for monthly climate news at newtonma.gov/climate or at the link in our bio. 📧

Happy Earth Day!🌎🌱💙Come celebrate with us at Newton’s Earth Day festival! Join us Sunday, May 3rd from 12-3:30pm at Zerv...
04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day!🌎🌱💙

Come celebrate with us at Newton’s Earth Day festival! Join us Sunday, May 3rd from 12-3:30pm at Zervas School and enjoy engaging activities for the whole family.

🚙 Electric Vehicle Display
🌎 Green Technology Showcase
🐐 Goats, games, legos, and face painting for kids!
🎨 eARTh Verse & Vision Gallery
👚 Thrifting at the Conscious Closet and RePlay Corner

04/03/2026

Newton neighbors, we’re here to help!
Join Armela and Caroline for joint office hours every second Tuesday in April, May, and June at the Newton Free Library.
Bring your energy bills, questions about rebates, home upgrades, electrification, or ways to lower your costs, and we’ll help review your bills, guide you through your options, and connect you with helpful local resources.
💡 Whether you’re just getting started or ready to make your home or business more efficient, this is a great opportunity to get free, personalized support.

Modern cold climate heat pumps do work efficiently, even during our challenging New England winters!❄️☀️ Do you have que...
02/26/2026

Modern cold climate heat pumps do work efficiently, even during our challenging New England winters!

❄️☀️ Do you have questions about how a heat pump could heat and cool your home? Ask an energy coach: newtonma.gov/energycoach.

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