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Join us as we kick off our regional trail gap-connecting project! Learn about the MetroWest LandLine, take part in a fun, interactive activity, and enjoy an outdoor breakfast and hot cider on a beautiful MetroWest autumn day — all with your fellow trail enthusiasts! Look for signs as you enter the park to find us. Parking fee waived for event.
MAPC is working with Meister Consultants Group on a pilot Solar Thermal program with MassCEC. We are working with Chelsea, Winthrop, Concord and Quincy to develop procurements for solar thermal installations on municipal buildings. This webinar is an opportunity for municipalities to learn more about this program and the incentives available for solar thermal systems.
The webinar is scheduled for January 18th from 1:00 – 2:00 pm. Register here.
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You will receive a link to join the webinar 1-2 days prior to the event.
Presented by Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center, Massachusetts Climate Action Network, 350 Mass for a Better Future, and Massachusetts Sierra Club
A growing number of cities and towns are committing to achieve 100 percent renewable energy and making comprehensive plans to achieve net zero carbon emissions community-wide. Local officials and ordinary citizens, working together at the municipal level, are proving that we can take big steps forward on clean energy no matter what’s happening in Washington, D.C.
In this webinar, we’ll share new resources developed to help residents, elected officials, and municipal staff accelerate progress on clean energy and energy efficiency in their communities.
The Metropolitan Area Planning Council’s Local Energy Action Dashboard (LEAD) provides a snapshot of a city or town’s energy usage and carbon emissions from homes and businesses, helping local leaders prioritize where to take action in order to have the biggest impact. Community Action Planning for Energy Efficiency (CAPEE), developed by the Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships, is an online platform that helps communities identify actionable steps to achieve energy and carbon reduction goals.
Speakers will discuss how residents and local officials can use these resources in their communities. We will also share the Road to 100% Renewable Energy toolkit developed by Mass Power Forward.
Speakers:
- Megan Aki, Clean Energy Analyst, Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC)
- John Balfe, Senior Buildings and Community Solutions Associate, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP)
- Ben Hellerstein, State Director, Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center
- Carol Oldham, Executive Director, Massachusetts Climate Action Network
- Alan Palm, Director of Organizing, 350 Mass for a Better Future
- Jacob Stern, Clean Energy Organizer, Massachusetts Sierra Club
The North Suburban Planning Council invites you to an Economic Development Breakfast
Please RSVP at the link provided in this email invitation: https://conta.cc/2HOLhH2
| The 2018 North Suburban Planning Council’s Breakfast is a great opportunity to network with local planners and business leaders. We are thrilled to be hosted by Dennis A. Clarke, President and CEO of Cummings Properties, who will be giving our keynote speech.
We are also excited to have the Stoneham Chamber of Commerce join us. Chamber representatives will participate on a panel with Erin Wortman, Director of Planning and Community Development for the town of Stoneham, highlighting the work the two have been able to achieve through collaboration. This panel will be moderated by one of MAPC’s Economic Development Specialists.
Municipal staff, local elected officials, small business owners, area employees, and residents are all welcome to attend. |
Breakfast: 8:30 am – 10:00am
Lunch: 12:00 pm – 1:30pm
Breakfast: 8:00 AM – 10:00 AM
Lunch: 12 PM – 2:00 PM
Some issues are bigger than one neighborhood, city, or town. Transportation, housing, climate, jobs, equity, and more.
That’s why your community is part of Greater Boston’s next long-term regional plan, MetroCommon 2050, which is now being developed.
The first step is for us to learn what you think. What you want the region to be like, long term.
Please join us for this drop-in, interactive, expo-style listening session. No lectures, no presentations. Displays and activities about the region and interesting ways for you to tell us what you care about.
For interpretation and other accommodations, please contact Iolando Spinola at 617.933.0713 by Feb. 21.
Registration is encouraged so we have a rough head count, but not required.