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Green Needham Update:
July, 2017     
Upcoming Events  
 
Upcoming Deadline for Needham's LED Streetlight Pilot:
Mon. July 31, is the response deadline
completing the
 
 
Wed. Oct. 18th
6-8 PM
Location and complete details TBD

 
 
 







 


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Dear  ,  

Summer is typically a quiet time around Needham, and we hope you and your family are enjoying some time off to rest and recharge.  Summer can also be a time to catch up or explore something new.  In this summer newsletter, we have a few items in each category we hope you enjoy. 
Roche Brothers, CERO, Green Needham and the RTS - Making Food Waste Composting Local
  
Composting unusable food reduces waste, reduces greenhouse gases, creates revenue for Needham, helps local business and brings a new resource into the local economy.  Read more...

HomeWorks Energy and Green Needham - a Successful First Six Months Helping Residents Save Energy and Money

Many more Needham residents have benefited from no-cost home energy assessments and free and/or subsidized follow-up weatherization work in the first six months of Green Needham's collaboration with our new Mass Save® partner, HomeWorks Energy (HWE).  Summer is a great time to take advantage of this program!      Read more ...
Momentum Growing on Carbon Pricing
 
States, cities and businesses across the country have joined together to stand up for the environmental and economic benefits of a low-carbon energy future in the wake of the Trump administration's counter-productive decision to withdraw from the Paris Climate accord agreed to by almost 200 countries.  A price on carbon is an approach to achieving those targets that is endorsed by economists across the political spectrum.  Check out what has been happening in Massachusetts on carbon pricing.   Read more ...
"Grand Coalition" of Environmental Groups in July 4th Parade
  
Needham's vibrant environmental community made a creative contribution to this year's 4th of July parade.  Check out their "walking" float and see all  the Needham groups that joined together to work for a greener energy future.   Read more ...

Sincerely,

 

 
Michael Greis
Green Needham Collaborative
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