Newton Climate Team

09/03/2026

🌳 Where is your favorite place to explore? Whether it’s a park, trail, or garden, we want to know about it.

💬 Drop us a comment below and inspire someone else to get outside.

09/01/2026

🚗 Looking to learn more about EVs?

👀 Check out the New England Electric Auto Association (NEEAA) for upcoming events. And keep an eye out for Newton's EV Task Force at upcoming Village Days!

🤝 Through education, outreach, and hands-on engagement, NEEAA helps expand EV adoption, empower informed transportation choices, and contribute to a cleaner, lower-carbon future.

08/28/2026

☀️ Thinking about solar, but not sure which option is right for you?

From owning your own system to leasing, a power purchase agreement, or community solar, there are different ways to benefit from solar—with different costs, commitments, and benefits to consider.

👉 Swipe to compare some of the key pros and cons and find a good starting point for exploring your options.

Ready to dig a little deeper? Learn more about going solar in Massachusetts: bit.ly/faq-solar

❓ Want to discuss which solar pathway is right for you with an Energy Coach? Sign up for a free consult at newtonma.gov/energycoach

08/26/2026

🚗 Car shopping? Consider going electric!

💭 Here are some questions to ask yourself before choosing your next vehicle: bit.ly/ev-shopping

08/24/2026

Curious about how you can stay safe and healthy during extreme weather?🌡️🌧️

Join representatives from the City of Newton Health & Human Services Department and Sustainability Team on Wednesday, Sept. 2 at 1:30 PM at the Cooper Center to learn how to prepare for extreme heat, flooding, poor air quality, ticks, and more.

We’ll also share tips for staying active safely, keeping your home comfortable, accessing local resources, and getting involved with the City’s climate initiatives.

🗓️ Wednesday, Sept. 2
🕝 1:30-2:30 PM
📍 Cooper Center

Come learn what you can do to stay safe, healthy, and comfortable as our climate changes.

08/20/2026

☀️ Interested in solar, but not sure your roof is a good fit?

Don't rule it out just yet! Your roof doesn't necessarily need to be perfectly positioned for solar—and rooftop solar isn't the only way to benefit from solar energy.

👉 Swipe through as we bust two common solar myths and explore some of the options that could work for your home.

Learn more about your solar options: bit.ly/east-west-solar

08/18/2026

🧭 Where is your favorite place to explore without a car? Whether it’s a walk, bike trail, or train trip, we want to know about it.

💬 Drop us a comment below and inspire someone else.

08/13/2026

⚡️ Save money and energy this summer by using your air conditioner more productively.

👉 Check out more energy saving tips at bit.ly/summer-utility-help

❓ Questions about your energy bill and ways to save energy? Drop by our Energy Help Office Hours at the Cooper Center on August 18th from 11am-1pm.

08/11/2026

📑 An analysis from the World Resource Institute reveals home energy changes that deliver meaningful emissions reductions.

👉 Learn more about the most impactful things you can do for the climate at bit.ly/climate-impact-behavior-shifts

08/07/2026