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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Petting Zoo
DESCRIPTION:“’With five years of conducting this study and surveying thousands of EV owners\, it’s apparent that once consumers enter the EV fold\, they’re highly likely to remain committed to the technology\,’ (with a repurchase rate of 94-97%.)”  J.D. Power \n  \nRegister HERE . . . or simply stop by at the library! \n  \nEven in our uncertain times\, electric vehicles continue to advance and amaze. With zero emissions\, high performance\, and low maintenance costs\, EVs are fun to own. And\, of course\, they are critical to the effort to address our warming climate. EV drivers are huge champions of this technology. The EV Petting Zoo* is a chance for you to talk with local EV drivers and see a variety of electric vehicles\, with passenger models from Ford\, Toyota\, Chevrolet\, Subaru\, Kia\, Hyundai\, and more; plus the Town of Acton will be showcasing some of their electric vehicles. We welcome all who are thinking about an electric vehicle AND we welcome folks who have recently purchased an EV and would like to share their experiences. You can sign up to join us or simply come by! \nRegister HERE. \nResources will also be available addressing topics from incentives to charging. Look for info about the Massachusetts MOR-EV program and its rebates\, the latest information on federal EV tax credits\, special tips about the growing used EV market\, and other helpful organizations such as the Drive Green program. \nThis event is part of our 2025 Climate Café summer series. The Climate Cafés aim to be an informal\, helpful gathering place where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future\, share experiences with clean energy technologies\, and look at lifestyle choices that make a difference for our planet. Other events this summer include the \n\nCelebration of Plant-Based Foods Community Potluck Picnic (Wed. July 23rd\, 6-8pm\, at NARA Park);\nTalk—We hope to have another event in August related to resilience. Stay tuned!                                                                                                                        \n\n Thank you so much for your interest. We look to seeing you at this event or at future events. \n*Unfortunately\, our “petting zoo” does not include live animals. \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is a joint effort of the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. Interested in lending a skill? Contact us HERE. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. \n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/electric-vehicle-petting-zoo/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:A Climate Conversation with Novelist Rich Marcello
DESCRIPTION:Come in-person or join online! \nOnline registration at https://tinyurl.com/4jsh69nw. \nJoin local author Rich Marcello for a sit down interview on his 6th novel\, The Means of Keeping.  \nThe Means of Keeping is a profound exploration of grief\, friendship\, and the indelible impact of climate change on personal and global scales. Set in a near-future America\, the novel follows two lifelong friends shattered by a climate crisis-induced tragedy that claims the lives of their families. The evolving dynamics provide a rich narrative ground\, exploring the intersections of personal loss\, love\, renewal\, environmental activism\, and the search for meaning in a world on the brink of unrepairable catastrophe. \nWant to read it ahead of time? Copies will be available at the Circulation Desk beginning in December. \nThis event is co-sponsored by Town of Acton Sustainability Office & EnergizeActon.org \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is a joint project of the Town of Acton Sustainability Office and the Acton Climate Coalition.  We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. Interested in volunteering? Contact us HERE. \n\n\n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/a-climate-conversation-with-novelist-rich-marcello/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20241204T180000
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SUMMARY:Heat Pump Pizza Party
DESCRIPTION:Learn about Air Source Heat Pumps! \nRegister at bit.ly/HPPRSVP. \n  \nJoin us for a talk with heat pump experts. Learn about how they work and how state and federal incentives can help you pay for them. \nAir ource heat pumps are an incredibly efficient way to heat your home. (Only a ground source heat pump system\, i.e. geothermal heat\, is more efficient.) Advanced cold weather heat pumps\, long tested in frigid parts of Asia\, are proven to work here in New England. Find out how the free Acton Clean Energy Coach Program can assist you through the heat pump selection process. \nPizza and snacks will be provided! \nRegister at bit.ly/HPPRSVP. \n  \nSponsored by the Town of Acton Sustainability Office \nwith outreach support from EnergizeActon.org. \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is co-hosted by the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. Interested in getting involved or helping out?   Contact us at EnergizeActon.org@gmail.com.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/heat-pump-pizza-party/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:2040: A "Carbon CREW" Discussion Group
DESCRIPTION:This book study group is sponsored by Energize Boxbourough and the Acton Memorial Library. \nRegister HERE. \nWednesdays: September 4th\, September 11th\, September 18th\, and September 25th \n6:30 – 7:30pm \nPick up a copy of the book “2040” at the library Circulation Desk\, or ask a librarian for help reserving this book in advance of the discussion group. \nThis study group is led by Boxborough resident Marjorie Kemp of the Carbon C.R.E.W. Project!  The Carbon CREW (Carbon Reduction for Earth Renewal) Project started in Long Island and is inspired by the documentary 2040. In the film and this accompanying handbook\, Austrailia film maker Damon Gameau looks at inspirational efforts around the world to address climate change and concludes that we have the resources to turn back our heating climate\, if only we would implement the needed changes. The Carbon CREW Project takes themes from the book–Transportation\, Buildings/Energy\, Consumption\, Diet\, and Drawdown–and looks at how individual households can reduce their carbon footprints. \n2040 Discussion: Where Climate Meets Community \n\nReduce your carbon footprint by 50% in 5 years.\nEnjoy community-building – and fun – discussions.\nSet goals for your personal vision of the future.\nBecome action oriented. Make the best decisions for yourself\, Acton\, and the planet.\n\nPlease contact Boxborough resident marjoriek@comcast.net with “2040” in the subject line to sign up\, or register through the Acton Memorial Library online CALENDAR. \n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/2040-a-carbon-crew-discussion-group/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240806T180000
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SUMMARY:Travel with Climate Awareness
DESCRIPTION:  \n  \nClimate Café: Travel with Climate Awareness \n“Hour for hour\, flying is the fastest way to heat the planet.” \nKimberly Nicholas\, Under the Sky We Make\, p\, 153 \n  \nFor many North Americans\, travel has become a significant and meaningful part of our lives. We travel for business\, for adventure\, to connect with family\, to escape our hectic schedules\, and to expand our worldview\, amongst other reasons. However\, for all the people who are concerned about our changing climate\, travel feels increasingly problematic. \n  \nThis Climate Café conversation will touch on three themes. \n\nWhat is the actual impact of our travel for the health of our climate? This section will look briefly at some of the statistics related to different forms of travel and the prospects for low-carbon technologies.\nCan “regional joy” be an answer to your climate and travel concerns? This element of our conversation emphasizes travel satisfaction and happiness within a manageable distance around our homes.\nCan carbon saving tips and contributions help to offset more distant travel? For many local residents\, seeing family means going outside the region. In this section\, our presenter shares many travel “tweaks” that can reduce the carbon impacts of distance travel.\n\nWe hope that this can be a genuine conversation where attendees can share their thoughts and suggestions related to travel. No registration required. \n  \nThe Climate Café Series 2024 aims to be a helpful\, informal gathering place where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future.  Local people who have experience in clean energy technologies and lifestyles will share their insights and answer questions from others who are considering these technologies and who are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprints.   \nMany thanks to the Acton Memorial Library for co-hosting this event.  \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is a joint effort of the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. Interested in lending a skill? Contact us HERE. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month. \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/travel-with-climate-awareness/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Energy Magic Show
DESCRIPTION:Energy Bills Getting You Down? \nNeed to Pull a Rabbit Out of the Hat? \n  \nOur Massachusetts energy system sometimes feels full of the unexpected–like a magic show!  This event is especially designed for renters and income-eligible residents and their families. For the adults\, receive information about energy efficiency and energy discount programs. For instance\, find out if you might be eligible for discounts on your electicity or gas bills. For the children\, enjoy a live magic show\, along with other games and activities. \n  \nA Mass Save representative will be present\, along with reps from Mass LEAN (energy efficiency vendor for multi-family buildings of more than 4 units) and from SMOC (South Middlesex Opportunity Council)\, which helps facilitate energy bills support.  \n  \nCome enjoy some pizza and learn about your energy options! \n  \nThis event is sponsored by the Town of Acton Sustainability Office with funding from the Mass Save Community Education Grant. \nFor more information\, call 978-929-6515 or write sustainability@actonma.gov. \n  \n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/energy-magic-show/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Electric Vehicle Petting Zoo 2024
DESCRIPTION:“I love our Chevy Bolt!” \n“We purchased a Kia EV6 in June 2023 and we are very happy with the car.” \nEnergizeActon.org testimonials \n  \nAre you thinking about an electric vehicle (EV)? The EV Petting Zoo* is a chance for you to talk with local EV drivers and see a variety of electric vehicles—not only well-known models like Tesla and the Chevy Bolt\, but some newer cars to the market such as the Subaru Solterra and the Kia EV6.  We hope to feature some of the Town’s new electric vehicles as well! Look for a short update on the current EV marketplace\, including which cars qualify for the federal rebates and the current level of state rebates\, along with some special tips and good resources\, such as the Drive Green program and others. \n  \n(*Last year\, to the disappointment of at least one young person\, we did not have any animals to pet. This year a couple rabbits will be joining our event\, courtesy of the Nature Connectionin Concord\, MA. There is also a playground for the kids.) \n  \nThe Climate Café Series 2024 aims to be a helpful\, informal gathering place where Acton residents can discuss a fossil fuel free future.  Local people who have experience in clean energy technologies will share their insights and answer questions from others who are considering these technologies and who are exploring ways to reduce their carbon footprints.   \nMany thanks to the Acton Memorial Library for co-hosting the EV Petting Zoo. \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is a joint effort of the Acton Climate Coalition and the Town of Acton Sustainability Office. Interested in lending a skill? Contact us HERE. We meet the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month.
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/electric-vehicle-petting-zoo-2024/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Our Actions Shape the World
DESCRIPTION:  \nCreate a Multi-Year Plan to Reduce Your Carbon Footprint \n“Every bit of warming matters. Every year matters and every choice matters.”  \nU.N. Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change\, 2018 \n  \nRegister   HERE. \nMany residents are deeply concerned about our changing climate and want to take action to address the climate emergency. However\, the transition away from fossil fuels can feel daunting. Some actions are expensive. Many actions involve thought and planning over months and years. Plus\, some goals feel downright unattainable. Please take heart! No matter our circumstances\, there is something that we can do every year to support the health of our families\, our human communities\, our ecosystems\, and our planet. \nThis talk is an effort to provide tools for long-term planning and encouragement as we try to create a new and sustaining way of life. What do we hope to achieve in this talk? \n\nProvide a look at regional and national checklists and planning templates.\nThink about timing as we consider our household energy equipment.\nAddress actions we can take now; plus share resources–including info about incentives\, rebates\, and no-interest loans—to help plan for higher cost\, higher impact changes in the future.\nAsk how we keep ourselves motivated and supported through this process.\n\nMost of all\, we hope to get your input about what YOU feel you need in order to move forward! Making lifestyle changes and embarking on new technologies can feel uncomfortable and complicated. But these changes can also be as rewarding as they are necessary. Everything we do now to reduce our carbon footprint is a gift to the future. \nWe also want to acknowledge that our actions alone\, while significant\, are only part of the climate picture. Government policy and corporate priorities are hugely important. If clean energy adoption is not an option for you (for example\, if you are a student or a renter)\, then there is room to have an important impact through political advocacy\, conservation\, and other community contributions. \nThis presentation will be short—45 minutes! However\, we hope that this conversation can be the beginning of an ongoing reflection about planning for a sustainable future. And\, with your input\, EnergizeActon.org hopes to develop a template that can help all residents set yearly goals on the journey toward net-zero households and a net-zero Acton! \nRegister  HERE. \nMaterials will be sent ahead of time. (Though no homeowork required.) \n  \nEnergizeActon.org is a community website and education effort co-sponsored by the Acton Climate Coalition  and Town of Acton Sustainability Office. \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://energizeacton.org/event/our-actions-shape-the-world/
LOCATION:Acton Memorial Library\, 586 Main Street\, Room Main Meeting Room\, Acton\, Massachusetts\, US
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