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SUMMARY:Heat Pumps 101: Learn & Ask Questions
DESCRIPTION:Thinking about installing a heat pump? Go for it! \nHeat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling\, lower your carbon footprint\, and can qualify for thousands of dollars in rebates through programs like Mass Save. More homeowners across Massachusetts are making the switch! \nJoin this webinar from plugIN Metrowest to learn how heat pumps work\, explore incentives\, and find out how to get quotes from trusted installers. \nRegister: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/heat-pumps-101-learn-ask-questions/
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SUMMARY:Environmental and Climate Justice with John Walkey
DESCRIPTION:John Walkey is an East Boston resident who has been a committed advocate for environmental justice and immigrant rights in his neighborhood for the past twenty years. Starting in 2017\, John has led GreenRoots’ work in East Boston and along the waterfront of the Chelsea Creek. \nIn this free virtual event\, he will share his work with Greenroots and a coalition of organizations to establish a microgrid for the city – and residents – of Chelsea. \nSponsored by the Jewish Climate Action Network. Register for Zoom link.
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/environmental-and-climate-justice-with-john-walkey/
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SUMMARY:2026 MassEnergize Climate Leaders Conference
DESCRIPTION:A full-day gathering of 250+ climate leaders from across Massachusetts. Attend dynamic sessions\, learn practical tools\, and network with organizers\, municipal staff\, students\, advocates\, and others committed to accelerating local climate solutions. \nMore information on the conference website
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/2026-massenergize-climate-leaders-conference/
LOCATION:Bentley University\, Waltham\, MA
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SUMMARY:Urge the Mayor to add a Chief Climate Officer to Framingham's budget!
DESCRIPTION:March 30 at 6 p.m. is the new scheduled date for Mayor Charles Sisitsky’s public hearing on the operating budget. This is an opportunity to ask the Mayor to fund the Chief Climate and Sustainability Officer position\, added by Framingham’s new city charter\, in the FY2027 budget. \nMore on the importance of having a Chief Climate Officer in Energize Framingham’s March 2026 newsletter. \nIf you prefer to Zoom in\, check the City’s Public Meeting Calendar for the link.
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/urge-the-mayor-to-add-a-chief-climate-officer-to-framinghams-budget/
LOCATION:Memorial Building (City Hall)\, Blumer Room\, 150 Concord Street\, Framingham\, MA\, United States
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SUMMARY:Community Art Project: A Home For Our Future Generations 
DESCRIPTION:Framingham Public Library\, 49 Lexington Street\, Costin Room \n\nBe part of a public art project exploring how communities can act collectively to improve home energy efficiency. Using wood shingles and art supplies\, participants of all ages and skill levels are invited to design a shingle that will become part of the exterior of our outdoor sculpture.Funded by Mass Save’s Community First Partnership\, the project features complementary outdoor installations in Framingham and Natick. \nEach town will host an L-shaped installation composed of two 8 × 8 ft. walls featuring participants’ artwork. The interior walls will feature murals focused on energy conservation. The exterior will feature a mosaic of painted wood shingles highlighting savings through steps like insulation\, window upgrades\, heat pumps\, efficient appliances\, and solar energy.  Framingham’s installation will be located at the green space next to Village Hall on the Centre Common and will be unveiled this spring. \n\nRegistration requested.
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/community-art-project-a-home-for-our-future-generations/
LOCATION:Framingham Main Public Library\, Costin Room\, Framingham\, Framingham Main Public Library\, Costin Room\, Unit 49 Lexington Street\, Framingham\, Massachusetts\, US
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SUMMARY:Seed Lending Library: Seed Swap Party
DESCRIPTION:Safiyat Hamiss of Tasty Harvests and the Framingham Public Library are hosting their annual Seed Swap Party on January 31st\, from 12 – 3 pm\, at the McAuliffe Branch Library (746 Water St. Framingham).
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/seed-lending-library-seed-swap-party/
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SUMMARY:2025 New England Energy Summit
DESCRIPTION: The New England Power Generators Association (NEPGA) in partnership with The Dupont Group will host the fifth annual New England Energy Summit\, an event that will bring together industry leaders\, end users and policymakers to address emerging issues and engage in impactful discussion. The Summit will be held at the Colonnade Hotel in Boston on Tuesday\, December 2nd. \nWhile the full agenda is still in development\, we will again feature a CEO Roundtable of leaders of major energy companies as well as timely and topical panels with senior level speakers focusing on critical national\, regional and state based energy policy. The event will be open to the media as we set the stage for important market and public policy issues looking into 2026.
URL:https://energizeframingham.org/event/2025-new-england-energy-summit/
LOCATION:Brandeis University\, 124 South Street\, Waltham\, MA\, United States
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