Charles Parker on Concord’s Energy Plan, Hosted by Green Acton

Green Acton hosted Charles Parker, lead author of the “Concord Energy Master Plan.” Charles presented Concord’s energy plan, including the wider context that drives the plan (peak oil and climate change). He also related specifics on how the plan would reduce Concord’s energy footprint via actions across all sectors: town, school, residents, businesses, and the… Continue reading →

“The Power of Preservation as a Green Strategy,” Cosponsored by Green Acton

Green Acton co-sponsored “The Power of Preservation as a Green Strategy,” by Boston architect Jean Caroon. Buildings account for nearly 40% of all U.S. energy use and carbon emissions. With one of the country’s leading preservation architects as guide, the lecture explored the power of adaptive reuse to reduce those numbers and move us toward… Continue reading →

Black Gold Miners’ Presentation to Green Acton

Green Acton hosted a team of teens competing in the Siemens Challenge — the Black-Gold Miners — who presented their project on composting. The Siemens We Can Change the World Challenge is the premier national environmental sustainability competition for K–12 students. Through project-based learning, students learn about science and conservation while creating solutions that impact… Continue reading →

Green Acton Accomplishments, 2009–2010

Hosted the Green Acton Water Forum Sponsored the 1st annual Drop/Swap Event Sponsored Acton’s 2010 Clean-Up Day for the first time Supported education and advocacy for the Stretch Energy Code, which successfully passed at Town Meeting Supported education and advocacy about 350.org Supported the Open Neighborhood Project, a Revisioning of Kelley’s Corner Joined the Mass… Continue reading →