Zero Waste? The Story of Our Trash Please register HERE. Many people and communities aspire to a zero-waste goal. Yet, in recent years, news reports have left many folks cynical about what actually happens to our trash. Are there facilities for recycling here in New England? Or does it get sent overseas or even incinerated? […]
“A Part of Nature, Not Apart from Nature” Trevor Smith, Regenrative Land Expert See Recording HERE. From drought to overwhelming rain, the last two years have been tough on the New England region. Though we have not been hit as hard as some parts of the country and of the globe, the reality of our […]
Tour the Clean Energy Home of the Month October Focus: Heat Pumps/Gas/Solar Multi-System House Register HERE. Concerned about the fossil fuels that heat your home? But not be sure how to incorporate unfamiliar renewable technologies? This month’s clean energy home is a great example of homeowners who have decided to address change one step […]
Energize Acton Demos Energy Efficiency Technology Join AB STEAM for the DiscoverSTEM 2025 event, exploring science, technology, engineering, and math career options. DiscoverSTEM is set up like a trade show where local STEM companies exhibit the latest technologies for students in grades 7 through 12 and for the community. Exhibitors are representatives from diverse […]
The Trees Are Speaking: Dispatches from the Salmon Forests SEE THE RECORDING HERE. "What we’re really talking about when we talk about forests isn’t only about the trees, and it certainly isn’t only about the lumber; it’s about the relationships." Lynda V. Mapes Registration for this event has closed, however we are pleased […]
The Biosphere Book Group is an experiment! Join us to read authors who reflect on climate vis-à-vis the health of human and ecological communities. Our first author is Robert Macfarlane who has received acclaim for his 2025 book, Is a River Alive? We know that folks have many demands on their time. As much […]
Thinking about solar but not sure where to start? Join our webinar to learn how solar works, what options are available, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community! Register: www.tinyurl.com/home-solar-webinar
Clean Energy Home Tour March 2026 Focus on Solar Shingles “David Martin was top notch! We will be following up with him.” 2023 Clean Energy Tour “This went way beyond my expectations!” 2024 Clean Energy Tour Register HERE. People know about rooftop solar panels and the great long-term savings on electricity bills. But what about […]
Explore the Wonderful World of Induction Cooktops! Learn, ask questions, and find out how incentives can help you make the change. Registration at bit.ly/cleaner-cooking. You may have heard more people talking about switching from gas to induction cooking—and for good reason. Induction cooktops offer a cleaner, safer, and more efficient way to cook, while helping […]
We Foster Reflections on Climate and Environment! Our March 2026 Book is Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson. Please register HERE. Of all the books that Energize Acton volunteers display at community events, this book--Abundance, by Ezra Klein and Derek Thompson--has generated the most enthusiasm and interest. The blurb that went out with the […]