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SUMMARY:LOCAL FARMS and RESILIENCE: The No-Till Experiment
DESCRIPTION:Eric Toensmeier\, of Project Drawdown\, writes\, “We can’t mitigate climate change without agriculture\, so we have to find ways for agriculture to be part of the solution\, instead of part of the problem.” How can local farms play a role in the solution? Two area farms–Gaining Ground in Concord and The Good Food Farm in Ashby–have embarked on an experiment in “no-till agriculture”\, designed to build healthier soil with better water and carbon retention. As climate change challenges farmers with extremes of weather\, can the “no-till” model offer more resilience for our crops\, our soil\, and our food system? What are the pros and cons of this approach? Please join us for this exciting conversation! \nRegister HERE. This is a zoom event. \nThis talk is part one of two events. This event looks at challenges to contemporary agriculture and how farmers are experimenting with new approaches.  Ben Howell of the Good Food Farm in Ashby will give a brief overview of the current issues facing large scale agriculture\, from serious soil depletion\, water availability\,and  pollution from fertilizers. Then Anna Kelchlin\, Farm Manager from Gaining Ground\, will share that farm’s commitment to meeting food insecurity in Massachusetts while also prioritizing healthy soil\, healthy crops\, and healthy pollinators through no-till planting. Finally\, Andrew Johnson\, Farm Manager at the Good Food Farm\, will tell the story of that small farm’s attempt to implement the “no-till” approach on a commercial level. All three speakers see land and community intertwined\, where regenerative agriculture is also a way to connect people with the land and each other. \n\n\n\nPart two of these events is designed to build community! And to celebrate the plant-based meals highlighted in one EnergizeActon.org action. Watch for a dinner invitation coming in late February or early March! We are hoping to have a meal or potluck together to celebrate local farms\, perhaps in a nearby greenhouse or semi-open space. Details coming soon. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is co-sponsored by the Good Food Farm\, EnergizeActon.org\, and Gaining Ground Farm.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/local-farms-and-resilience-the-no-till-experiment/
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SUMMARY:ENERGY COSTS RESOURCE FAIR
DESCRIPTION:Are you worried about your utility bills? Are you wondering if there is a better way to heat and cool your home/living space? Then drop by Acton’s ENERGY COSTS RESOURCE FAIR anytime between 5-7pm on Tuesday\, January 24\, 2023\, at the Acton Senior Center/Human Services Building\, 30 Sudbury Rd\, Rear\, Acton. (Look for Energy Costs Sign.)  Find out about ways to cope this winter\, for example\, talk with Town staff about eligibility for federal fuel assistance (Home Energy Assistance Program\, HEAP)\, learn about “Energy Bill Check-Ups” with All In Energy\, or see how Acton Power Choice can be a savings option. AND explore your long-term options for more efficient energy. EnergizeActon.org volunteers have resources about weatherization\, heat pumps\, solar power\, and excellent current incentives and rebates. Meet one of the new Acton Clean Energy Coaches. Or find out how a Mass Save home energy audit can lead to energy savings.  \n  \nThis is an in-person event with snacks and a craft table for children. There will be a brief presentation period that will be recorded to share for those who cannot attend. \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is the sponsor of this event. In addition to running educational events\, the EnergizeActon.org community website provides resources for action on the climate emergency. EnergizeActon.org is a joint effort of the Town of Acton Sustainability Office and the Acton Climate Coalition. Please visit our “Actions” tab for information on the many ways we can build “a better future starting now.”
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/energy-costs-resource-fair/
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SUMMARY:Energy Advocate Training
DESCRIPTION:The first cohort of Energy Advocates is currently in training (Fall 2022). Look for the launch of this service in January 2023. We hope that a second cohort will be trained in the future. Stay tuned! \nWould you like to help your neighbors adopt clean energy solutions?  The Town of Acton and EnergizeActon.org is looking for volunteer “Energy Advocates”/Community Coaches to join us in helping our neighbors decarbonize our community.  Training will be provided by our partners at Abode Energy Management. The volunteer should be committed to reducing residential carbon footprints while remaining sensitive to cost\, comfort\, architectural\, and aesthetic concerns. \nThe exact details are being worked out\, but the training will involve 11 hours over multiple sessions. Please fill out this interest form if you are interested in serving as a Community Coach to help educate fellow Acton residents on electric vehicles (EVs)\, heat pumps\, or solar photovoltaic (PV). Each coach will likely specialize in one of the particular technologies. Having experience with one of the technologies\, either in a professional role or through owning one of the technologies yourself\, is very welcome. Coaches will provide preliminary education to residents exploring the technologies and will also help support residents throughout the process of exploring and installing the technologies. \nIf you would like to learn more\, please fill out the Energy Advocate Interest Form.  \nIf you have any questions about the coaching role before submitting this interest form\, please reach out to sustainability@actonma.gov and ryan@abodeem.com by email.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/energy-advocate-training/
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SUMMARY:CLIMATE CAFE: COOL Down with HEAT PUMPS!
DESCRIPTION:Would you like to reduce your carbon footprint? \n\n\n\n\nThe Climate Café is a fun and informal gathering where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future.  The idea is to provide a forum where people who have experience in certain areas can share their insights and where folks looking to make changes can ask questions about the process.  Each week will be a different focus\, with a range of technical and environmental topics.  \n\n\nUpcoming Topics: \nJuly 20\, 2022 – Acton Businesses ActOn Climate: Julie Pierce Onos\, Development Director for Acton\, will be on hand to share new sustainability incentives for Acton businesses and to recognize the folks who are working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in the business sector. Please join us for a look at this important sector of the Acton community. If possible\, please bring a lawn chair.  \nJuly 27\, 2022  AFTERHOURS! – GET COOL with Heat Pumps!  This is our late day version of the Climate Café for working folks\, from 4:45pm-6pm.  Join Mike Simons of ABODE Energy Management to get an energetic overview of this energy source.  Heat pumps are the future of clean energy\, and if you heat with oil (especially if you do not have air conditioning)\, heat pumps can be a really economical solution for getting comfortable cooling and heating.  Hear the latest on improved incentives and rebates.  Please bring a lawn chair if possible! And don’t forget that the Town’s contract with ABODE means that you can get free consultations about clean energy solutions for your home or business.  (Click HERE for the consultation link.) \nAugust  2022 – The Climate Café will take a break for the month of August.  We hope to schedule more in the autumn!  Look for our upcoming action–“Be Informed with Climate Reseources”–that will include information shared during the Climate Cafés. \nOther future topics could include the following. \n\n\nElectric vehicles \n\n\nHeat pumps \n\n\nSolar energy \n\n\nBattery storage \n\n\nPlant-based meals \n\n\nComposting \n\n\nInduction cooking \n\n\nGardening for biodiversity \n\n\nCreating less waste \n\n\nUsing fewer plastics \n\n\nAnd more \n\n\n\n\nOccasionally\, there may be an invited quest to start us off\, but mostly the sessions will be Acton residents sharing with each other.   For now\, the Café will be happen weekly on Wednesday mornings at 10:00am\, but we hope to expand to later times which might include a brew!   For more information or to register\, contact ClimateCafe@ActonClimateCoalition.org. Or just drop by the Village Works picnic tables in West Acton (541 Massachusetts Ave)\, just down from the Acton Coffee House. \n\n\n\n\nThis event is sponsored by EnergizeActon.org\, a joint effort of the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office\, to help Acton residents address the climate emergency by becoming informed and acting together.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/climate-cafe-cool-down-with-heat-pumps/
LOCATION:Village Works Picnic Tables\, Acton\, Village Works Picnic Tables\, Unit 541 Massachusetts Ave\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:RECORDING: Electric Vehicles 101
DESCRIPTION:This event was recorded on January 26\, 2022. Watch the recording HERE.  \nAre you thinking about purchasing an electric vehicle? Start your research and planning with this wonderful overview presented by Drive Green.  The Drive Green Team will cover updates on the electric vehicles market\, the environmental benefits\, consumer tips\, basic information about batteries and charging\, and the latest on state and federal incentives. Again\, watch the video by clicking HERE. \nThank you to our speakers from Drive Green\, a program of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance\, committed to consumer information about green energy\, including home heating and cooling\, solar\, efficiency\, and transportation. This event is sponsored by EnergizeActon\, a community website to take action on the climate emergency\, created by the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/recording-electric-vehicles-101/
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