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Clean Energy Coaches are Here to Help – For Free!

Can researching clean energy technology sometimes lead you down rabbit holes? Well, yes, and that is why the Acton Clean Energy Coaches are here to help! Acton’s Clean Energy Coaching Program offers free ongoing consultations for residents and building owners to learn about, plan for, and initiate energy saving actions such as the adoption of home/building weatherization, efficient electric heat pump technologies, solar, electric vehicles, and/or other energy adaptations for a clean energy future. The coaches have been trained by Abode Energy Management and are community volunteers with personal experience of these technologies.

To learn more about Acton’s group of coaches, please click HERE.

You will be able to see photos of the coaches, see their bios, experience, and areas of expertise.

To request a free consultation, please CLICK HERE.

Coaches Will Help You Every Step of the Way!

From January 2023 to December 2025, the Acton Clean Energy Coach Program has helped over 330 Acton households. Whether your questions are general or technical, the coaches are happy to speak with you. They are available to help anytime during and throughout your whole clean energy journey, from assisting with initial questions, looking at technology options, comparing vendor quotes, or helping homeowners adapt to new systems post-installation or purchase. Please do not hesitate to reach out!

The Acton Clean Energy Coach Program is sponsored by the Town of Acton Sustainability Office with support from community organizations like EnergizeActon.org. The program is quickly becoming a model for municipal efforts that encourage neighbor-to-neighbor sharing about clean energy technology.

What Do People Think of Their Coach?

“Our coach was by our side throughout the process: introducing us to new terminology, advising us at each step, guiding us in going out for bids, and clarifying with the contractor the need for certain design elements. We are most grateful for this Town of Acton program — a remarkable and helpful clean energy/decarbonization resource.”

Clean Energy Coaching Client, Winter 2024

Steps to Take

Talking With a Coach is Easy!

Step 1: Learn more about the coaches at the Acton Clean Energy Initiatives Website. Then scroll down to find the coach photos and bios.

Step 2: Fill out the Acton Energy Coach Consultation Request Form. The consultation request form is easy to fill out. You can make your online request within a few minutes. Just answer some questions with drop-down menus to let them know what you are interested in and a bit about your current situation.

Step 3: A clean energy coach should be in touch within a week. If you do not see an email with “Clean Energy Coach” in the subject line, please check your spam folder. It is most likely that the coach will contact you from a personal email address.

Step 4: Enjoy asking questions and getting good advice from a coach whose sole focus will be on serving your best interests and helping you make informed decisions!

Step 5: Please leave a Testimonial about your Coach experience.

Thank you for reaching out!

Deep Dive

What is so Special or Different About Acton Clean Energy Coaches?

They are a free, trusted, local, source of information and support whose sole purpose is to look out for your interests and help you make informed decisions. Many of us know that it is very difficult to find a person, vendor, or contractor with those qualities.

The coaches are well trained in a wide variety of topics and so can approach your situation holistically. They can often suggest alternatives and solutions others may not see. For example, you might really love and trust the people who service your oil furnace, but when the time comes to replace it, they may not be able to suggest the best heat pump to replace it, because they simply do not know!

Coaches can help evaluate contractor proposals to see if what is being suggested is appropriate or missing something. Do not hesitate to contact the coaches at any point in your journey toward clean energy. For instance, a contractor might need to make last minute substitutes in equipment. That is an important time to check back with a coach and make sure that the substitutes are up to par for your particular home and for our climate. Because the coaches are always sharing information with each other, they are not only aware of what the marketplace is suggesting, but they are also aware of potential pitfalls.

We like to think of our clean energy coaches as impartial “honest brokers” helping you on your journey to a clean energy future.

Your Testimonials are also important! Your feedback helps the coaches improve their services. In addition, because the coaches are neutral parties who do not promote particular vendors, your online Testimonial about your contractor experience can help inform your neighbors’ choices.

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