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SOLAR COACHES ARE COMING TO THE “GENERAL”
Is solar right for you? We are hosting our first community Solar Coaching session at the General Store.
Here’s your opportunity to find out!
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.
Pumpkin Smash! Don’t Trash It – Compost It!
Let’s keep them out of the waste stream. Residents tossed them into a dump truck hard enough to smash most of them!
Live Interview with Rich Marcello about his newest book “The Means of Keeping”
Local author Rich Marcello and long time resident Lucy Wallace discuss his 6th novel “The Means of Keeping” – a profound exploration of grief, friendship, and the indelible impact of climate change on personal and global scales.
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.
Electric Vehicle & Tool “Petting Zoo”
We’ll be at the Harvard Lions Club Fall Fest with Electric Vehicles, Electric Lawn & Garden Tools plus Carnival Games for all ages.
Know Your Land: Forest Health in Springtime
“Forest Health in Springtime” is the second event in our collaborative educational “Know Your Land” series. Immersive event focused on woodland invasive species.
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.
Confronting the Climate Crisis
Dr. Flegal presents: Confronting the Climate Crisis: Science, Solutions, and Hope for a Sustainable Future.
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.
Know Your Land: Forest Health in Harvard – the Good the Bad and the Healthy
This is the debut of our collaborative educational “Know Your Land’ series. Meet local forestry experts on a guided forest walk on conservation land.
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.
