Between sea level rise and greater storm intensity, we can expect higher storm surges in coming decades. We need to start a planning process now to protect our valuable infrastructure and real estate.
Carbon and Climate
building energy, divestment, emissions data, personal footprint, preparing for climate change, reducing emissions in ma, science and goals
Coal Free Massachusetts
I’ve recently received a number of emails in the form further below, urging me to cosponsor legislation filed by my colleague, Lori Ehrlich, to transition away from coal burning in …
Cover Model
The Brownsberger two-family in Belmont is the cover model for the January 2013 issue of Home Energy Magazine. For the second year in a row we have achieved total …
Preparing for storm surge
The risk of enhanced storm surge due to sea level rise is an issue that I am taking seriously as a state senator representing low-lying areas in the Charles and Mystic watersheds. I’ve been talking with a lot of people in the region about how to develop some consensus about the risk levels and move the necessary conversations about infrastructure investments.
TOWN PLUGS LEAKS IN YOUR HOME, YOUR BUDGET
Program Available for Natural Gas and Fuel Oil Users The Town of Belmont, through its Energy Committee and the Belmont Municipal Light Department (BMLD), is offering Belmont residents free, …
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Is there any way to make BMLD more solar-friendly?
Dear Will, I am looking into solar panels for my Belmont house, and have been dismayed to discover how solar-unfriendly BMLD is. In addition to opting out of the Mass …
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