Energize Acton

How we use energy matters. But what if you live in a colonial home? How does one honor historic inheritance and yet create energy upgrades that honor the future? The homeowners of this iconic Acton property are eager to share their efforts. You will see major insulation updates, solar, air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and more. What could work for you? Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1937. Address sent after registration.

How we use energy matters. But what if you live in a colonial home? How does one honor historic inheritance and yet create energy upgrades that honor the future? The homeowners of this iconic Acton property are eager to share their efforts. You will see major insulation updates, solar, air source heat pumps, heat pump hot water heaters, and more. What could work for you? Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1937. Address sent after registration.

Bob Zogg, co-founder of the HeatSmart Alliance, will give the audience a clear and comprehensive overview of recent advances in heat pump technology, with time for homeowner experiences and questions. Sponsored by MassEnergize & EnergizeActon.org. Info/Sign-Up at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1825 Sponsored by MassEnergize and EnergizeActon.org.

Was Mass Save the main driver behind last winter’s high utility bills? Energy efficiency expert Mark Dyen argues that, rather than the culprit, Mass Save is actually our path away from high energy bills. Join us as he explores the mission of Mass Save, its funding, and the actual dynamics behind the winter’s steep bills. Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Info and registration at https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/1971

Does Acton have a zero-waste goal? Where does our trash end up? Join Lauren West, Environmental Analyst for the Acton Sustainability Office, as she outlines what happens to waste here in Acton. Munchies/beverages will be served in low-waste style!! Sponsored by EnergizeActon.org. Best to park at Town Hall. For more information and to register, go to https://community.massenergize.org/ActonMA/events/2015.

A call to rethink our relationship with forests. The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests, with Lynda Mapes of the Seattle Times. This work focuses on the critical role of forests everywhere, but especially on both coasts of the US, and the role of indigenous voices in advocating for ecosystem integrity. Lynda will be speaking in Acton on Sept. 25 ! In person or online. To register or for more information: https://www.energizeacton.org/events/2011. Save the date for this Book Talk, sponsored by Energize Acton, Acton Conservation Trust, the Acton Garden Club, and the Silver Unicorn Bookstore.