Heat Pump Coaches at the “General”

Are you considering heat pumps for heating & cooling your home or heating your water – but don’t know where to start? The Harvard Climate Initiative wants to help. We host meet-ups with volunteer coaches a few times a year. Here’s your chance to get your questions answered.

Specialized Energy Code Adopted @ Town Meeting

The Specialized Energy Code (Fall Town Meeting Article 13) was adopted! It enhances Harvard’s existing building code to promote energy efficiency, reduce reliance on fossil fuels, and encourage electrification.

4th of July Parade 2024

The Harvard Climate Initiative entertained the crowds in the 4th of July Parade with an orchestrated brigade of electric lawnmowers and blowers, choreographed to “I’ve Got the Power.”

Heat Pump Coaches at the “General”

Are you interested in installing a heat pump for your heating and cooling but don’t know where to start? The Harvard Climate Initiative wants to help. We host meet-ups with volunteer coaches a few times a year. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates.

Climate Interactive Simulator by Tamara Ledley

Acting like world leaders in deciding how to address climate change, Bromfield students and community members worked together in teams to explore dozens of policies that impact climate change. They selected some, and used the simulator to understand the worldwide impact their decisions likely make.

HC2: Harvard Community Conferences – Climate Stories

This student conference focused on stories and observations of climate change seen through the eyes of local residents. These stories touched upon personal experience, thoughts, and reflections about climate change. Student organizer Michele Buni, a Bromfield student, gathered a great line-up of speakers.

Know Your Land / Conservation Restrictions

Protecting land in our Commonwealth is encouraged and supported by our state government. State laws guide these protections. The State also offers financial incentives. During this webinar, HCIC brings you two speakers who will provide information on these laws and opportunities.

Your Solar Solution

This presentation was given by Mark Durrenberger, President of New England Clean Energy and Sam Kooharian from EnergySage. The discussion demystified the solar options that are available to you. They covered Residential Solar, Battery Backup and Solar Farms.

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 residents who have taken steps to reduce their carbon footprint through actions small and large.