SUSTAINABILITY & RESILIENCE NEWSLETTER

JULY 2022

After a few months on the job, I am invigorated by Lexington's commitment to climate action, sustainability, and resilience; and I am eager to continue to move the Town forward. There is still so much we can do to shift away from fossil fuels, encourage green transportation, reduce waste, promote environmental justice, and more. 

Creating a sustainable, resilient community is a team effort. Together, Town staff, community organizations, residents, and businesses can make Lexington a greener place to live, work, and play. 

This newsletter will keep you up to date on Town initiatives, inform you of upcoming community events, and provide resources to help you live more sustainably. The newly updated Sustainability & Resilience page on the Town website will continue to house additional information and resources.

Lexington’s Community Choice Program uses bulk purchasing power to provide cleaner electricity and long-term, stable electricity supply costs to Lexington's residents and businesses.

As of July 1, 2022, the 6-month residential Eversource basic service price went up to 17.871 ¢/kWh. Compare that to the Community Choice Program's prices below that are guaranteed through December of 2023. Check your electricity bill today to make sure you are enrolled, and consider opting up to the New England Green option to support local renewable energy projects. If you are enrolled in the program, the electric supplier listed on your bill will be Constellation New Energy, Inc.

If you have questions about the program or your enrollment status, visit the program's website or call 1-844-379-9935.

Savings Disclaimer: Eversource's prices will change in the future, and their future prices are unknown. As a result, future savings compared compared with Eversource's price cannot be guaranteed.

Zero Waste Planning Underway

After passing a Zero Waste Resolution at Town Meeting in the spring, the Town has begun a Zero Waste planning process that will map out strategies to minimize waste created by our community. Stay tuned for opportunities to provide feedback.

In the meantime, review Town resources for reducing waste. Consider signing up for a curbside composting service or participating in the compost drop off program.

Go Green, Bike Smart

Leave the car at home! Gain confidence and learn bike safety tips with these upcoming events.

Saturday, July 9:

Family Friendly Group Bike Ride

10AM-11:30AM

Saturday, July 16:

Smart Cycling Teens (Ages 13-15)

1PM-4:30PM

Saturday, July 23:

Smart Cycling for Youth (11+) & Parents/Guardians

1PM-4:30PM

Saturday, August 20:

Smart Cycling (Adults 16+)

1PM-4:30PM

Join Your Neighbors in Climate Action

The Town is lucky to have so many active community organizations that are dedicated to making Lexington a more sustainable place. A partnership of these organizations came together to launch Energize Lexington, a platform to encourage climate action and track progress. Sign up today to measure the collective impact of your sustainable choices.

QUICK LINKS

Questions? 

Maggie Peard

Sustainability & Resilience Officer

(781) 698-4538

mpeard@lexingtonma.gov

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