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A forum for community & City of Somerville environmental initiatives & news hosted by the Somerville
https://linktr.ee/green_somerville

Green Somerville is hosted by the City of Somerville's Office of Sustainability and Environment. Post your environmental news, ideas, events and tips here and we'll keep you posted on the City's green efforts and initiatives.

07/15/2026

Join us for a Heat Pumps 101 webinar on July 29th, 2026 from 12-1pm, in partnership with Green Energy Consumers Alliance. Whether you’re a tenant, first-time home-buyer, or a landlord, heating eats up a big part of your budget. And with summer temperatures rising every year, air conditioning is becoming more essential and a bigger financial concern. Heat pumps provide both heating and cooling and they do it without needing to burn fossil fuels that contribute to climate change. With the various incentives available, heat pumps can be more cost-effective than other options. If you’re facing a choice on your heating, perhaps your oil tank is on its last legs, or your boiler or furnace needs more repairs, now is the time to learn about the benefits of heat pumps.

The webinar will present on the following topics:
•      Heat Pumps 101: What they are and how they work
•      Costs and benefits
•      Special considerations for landlords and tenants
•      Latest info on state rebates, including dedicated funds for low/moderate income residents

RSVP at https://shorturl.at/GKBws

07/09/2026

Live in East Somerville and want to depave your driveway or yard?

The City of Somerville’s Sustainability and Environment Division is offering up to $5,000 for residents of East Somerville to remove pavement from your property and landscape the area with shade trees and plants.

Terms and restrictions apply. For more information about this opportunity visit somervillema.gov/CES

Persons with disabilities can request accommodations to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected] in advance of the event.

06/18/2026

Do you want to reduce your energy bills? You and your landlord may be eligible for free money. Planning an upgrade for your rental unit? Stretch your dollars further.
The City of Somerville invites landlords of Somerville based rental units to apply for an expanded and re-opened microgrant program supporting energy upgrades to rental units. If you were not eligible before, the tenant income limit increased so you may qualify now.
Your rental unit could receive an extra $2,000 to help pay for home energy upgrade projects. Successful applicants own a rental unit in a 2- to 4-unit building and have tenants with income less than 100% of Area Median Income.
Projects include weatherization (insulation and air sealing); high efficiency appliances including washers, dryers, and induction stoves; air-source heat pump HVAC systems; heat pump hot water heaters; and electrical upgrades needed to support these.
Apply today: somervillema.gov/ses
For ADA Accommodations, please contact [email protected] or 617-625-6600 x2059.

06/17/2026

Starting on July 1, 2026, it will cost 35¢ per kWh to charge at a standard station and 50¢ to charge at the new Fast Chargers. This helps the City to cover the rising cost of electricity, stay in line the charging costs of our neighboring communities, and continue to help fund the installation and maintenance of future stations. Learn more at somervillema.gov/electric-vehicles

If you need assistance translating or understanding this information, please call 311 (617-666-3311) or contact us at [email protected]. The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free.
Persons with disabilities can request accommodations to access the programs, activities, and meetings of the City of Somerville by contacting the ADA Coordinator at 617-625-6600 x 2059 or [email protected] in advance of the event.

06/09/2026

Thank you all for your support and participation in SustainaVille Week 2026. We had six incredible events and over 400 attendees that spanned topics from home energy efficiency and composting, to celebrating community climate action. We were able to partner with community groups and City departments to showcase the breadth of climate action happening in Somerville. The success of these events was in no small part due to this deep collaboration. Thank you!

06/03/2026

Somerville Community Choice Electricity is the City’s official electricity supply program, which provides stable electricity pricing for Somerville residents.
In July 2024, the Department of Public Utilities issued new rules for aggregation plans. These guidelines expand local authority and increase public transparency. The revisions proposed for Somerville’s aggregation plan ensure that the City’s plan aligns with the new guidelines.
Provide comments from June 3, 2026 through July 3, 2026 at cce.somervillema.gov or email [email protected] with the subject line “Somerville Plan Comments”

Persons with disabilities who need ADA accommodations to access this program, please contact 311 (617-666-3311). If you need assistance translating or understanding this information, please call 311 (617-666-3311) or contact us at [email protected]. The City of Somerville can provide you with an interpreter for free..

05/01/2026

Arbor Day Picnic in the Park (Lincoln Park), May 8th 3-6pm. Join Somerville’s Public Space and Urban Forestry Division, Office of Sustainability and Environment, and local environmental organizations to celebrate the end of SustainaVille Week! This family-friendly event will have tree planting, climate carnival games, refreshments, and information on what’s happening in the community. Bring a blanket and join the fun!

04/24/2026

Sustainaville Book Club, May 4th 6:15-7:30 (west branch library): The SustainaVille Book Club builds and strengthens relationships with residents and community-based organizations through a shared love of reading. Join us for our first ever Book Club to meet OSE staff and other sustainably minded residents, while exploring “Climate Action for Busy People” by local author Cate Mingoya-LaFortune, and join in a disucssion with the author.

04/23/2026

Interested in seeing energy efficiency retrofits in Somerville? Thinking about starting the decarbonization journey yourself? Come through several open houses, speak to homeowners, and professionals to learn from your neighbors! May 3rd, 1-4pm - more information at somervillema.gov/sustainavilleweek

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50 Evergreen Avenue
Somerville, MA
02145

Opening Hours

Monday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Tuesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Wednesday	8:30am - 4:30pm
Thursday	8:30am - 7:30pm
Friday	8:30am - 12:30pm

Website

http://www.somervillema.gov/sustainaville

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