PlugIN to Sudbury’s Efforts to Create a Climate Resilient Community
The Town of Sudbury is teaming up with Sustainable Sudbury on a plugIN campaign to create a healthier and more climate friendly future. This plugIN program is a collaborative effort between the Town of Sudbury, Sustainable Sudbury, and MassEnergize that is aimed at electrifying households. Senator Jamie Eldridge provided $50,000 in funding to support MassEnergize and seven communities in his district with their clean energy outreach and decarbonization efforts. Through this program, the Town and Sustainable Sudbury hope to promote cleaner energy alternatives, reduce carbon emissions, and provide economic benefits to local residents.
Check out the program tools where you can:
- Learn about Heat Pumps, Rooftop Solar, and Community Solar
- Ask questions and get support from community coaches
- Save money by finding applicable rebates and tax credits
- See testimonials from neighbors
- Find an installer or vendor
The plugIN program is a collaborative effort between local leaders in Acton, Ashland, Framingham, Natick, Sudbury, Wayland, and Westborough. For more information on the program and how to get involved, click below or visit https://bit.ly/plugINSudburyMA2.
FUTURE EVENTS
Ditch Gas, Cook Better and Safer
Did you know cooking with gas might be making your kitchen air worse than outdoor pollution? Gas stoves release harmful stuff like nitrogen dioxide and carbon monoxide, which can even increase asthma risk in kids. And ventilation only helps if your exhaust fan is strong and you actually use it.
When it’s time to replace your stove, consider going electric or induction. Induction stoves heat faster than gas and are super efficient—plus, they’re safer (you can’t burn your hand on the stove!). And with new rebates and tax credits, switching to induction is more affordable than ever.
Join us for an online webinar on Tuesday, March 18th from 7-8pm! Andee Krasner of Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility and co-author, with Rocky Mountain Institute, of a gas stoves report, will share the facts about gas stove risks and the benefits of induction cooking. We’ll also hear from neighbors using induction cooktops with plenty of time for Q&A.
Register here: https://bit.ly/sudbury-march-webinar2
Learn more about heat pumps and solar here and other actions with https://bit.ly/plugINSudburyMA2
This event is sponsored by plugIN MetroWest, in partnership with MassEnergize. The Town of Sudbury and Sustainable Sudbury are excited to be a part of this seven-town effort to empower residents to transform their homes into sustainable, energy-efficient, and comfortable living spaces!
PAST EVENTS
Curious about heat pump water heaters?
Join Sudbury for an online heat pump water heater webinar on February 12, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We’ll be joined by Bob Zogg, from Heat Smart Alliance, hear from community members about their experiences, and provide time for questions! Discover how this efficient electric alternative can heat your water, save energy, and reduce your climate impact.
Register Here: https://bit.ly/plugIN-sudbury-webinar3
Thinking about solar?
Join Sudbury for an online solar webinar on January 23, 2025 from 7:00 – 8:00 pm. We’ll be joined by Matt Honkonen, from East Coast Solar to learn about this renewable energy alternative to power your home and lower your climate impact!
Register Here: https://bit.ly/plugIN-Sudbury-events1
Join us for an evening of information, learning, and community! A recording of the program will be sent to those who register.
Heat and cool all in one?
Sudbury was joined by Steve Breit, from the Heat Smart Alliance for an online heat pump webinar on December 4, 2024. At this webinar, we learned about lower-emissions alternatives to heating and cooling our homes, and heard from community members about their experiences with heat pumps. Missed the event? You can view a recording of the webinar here: https://bit.ly/Sudbury-HeatPumps-Recording
These events are sponsored by plugIN MetroWest, in partnership with the Town of Sudbury, Sustainable Sudbury, and MassEnergize. Sudbury is excited to be a part of this seven-town effort to empower residents to transform their homes into sustainable, energy-efficient, and comfortable living spaces!
