Initiatives

Our Initiatives are based on our Climate Action Plan and are comprehensive approaches towards reaching our goals.

2025 Mass Save Rebates – Heating and Cooling

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Find out more about MassSave current incentives for heat pumps. The Mass Save 3-Year Plan for 2025-2027 is awaiting state approval, but incentives for early 2025 are in place.

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Know Your Land Series

At the heart of this endeavor is the series’ mission: to empower our community with knowledge about Harvard’s natural environments.…
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At the heart of this endeavor is the series’ mission: to empower our community with knowledge about Harvard’s natural environments.…

We Are Going Green Flags

The Going Green flags make the invisible visible. Being visible can encourage others to take positive steps to reduce their…
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The Going Green flags make the invisible visible. Being visible can encourage others to take positive steps to reduce their…

Heat Pump Coaches

Replacing heating and cooling systems in a home can be daunting but we have coaches who can help you.…
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Replacing heating and cooling systems in a home can be daunting but we have coaches who can help you.…

Earth Day Show & Tell Around Town

Events were held in 2022 & 2023. These events offered the opportunity for residents to meet and talk with fellow…
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Events were held in 2022 & 2023. These events offered the opportunity for residents to meet and talk with fellow…

We have received grant funding for our work in the following areas:

  • $1,500 Going Green Flag Project from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts
  • $47,390 Open Space Residential Bylaw, Tree Preservation Bylaw, Wetlands Bylaw update, Website Development and Speakers from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program
  • $6,226 in collaboration with Conservation Commission for Invasive Species education and mitigation from Nashua, Squannacook, and Nissitissit Rivers Wild & Scenic Stewardship Council
  • Consultant help for updating of the Town’s Municipal Decarbonation Plan from the MA Department of Energy Resources