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Mayor Forgey announces greenhouse gas reduction goal
January 16, 2009 — Mayor Christine Forgey announced Thursday night that the town has a set a goal of reducing greenhouse gas emissions 80 percent by 2050.
Taking measure of energy use : Presentation set for Tuesday
December 15, 2008– Of the estimated $80 million spent on energy in Greenfield last year — $5,554 for every man, woman and child — three-quarters left the area, says a new report on energy, climate-change emissions and cost.
Greenfield energy audit almost complete
October 31, 2008– A free state energy audit of all municipal and school buildings is almost complete and the town’s next step will be to find out what improvements it needs to make, how much those improvements will cost and how much they will save the town in the long run.
Home energy audit workshop Sept. 18
September 04, 2008– Homeowners seeking answers on how to cut energy costs or what to expect from an energy audit should attend a workshop that will be offered this month by the Greening Greenfield Energy Committee, according to one of its members.
Greenfield begins campaign against idling
July 05, 2008 — The Greening Greenfield Campaign and the town’s Department of Public Works will be kicking off a campaign to educate drivers about why they should not idle parked vehicles.
Easy to be green
May 27, 2008 — The Greening Greenfield Campaign is pushing for residents to reduce their climate change emissions, and it’s giving the nudge, as well as the tools and information they need to begin.
More ways to make your home ‘greener’
May 13, 2008 — Residents learned at Greening Greenfield Campaign’s first workshop for homeowners Monday night that there are grants, loans, audits, tax credits and rebates that could help them save money while saving the earth.
GCC forum explores changing energy use
May 02, 2008 — Nancy Hazard, the co-chair of the Greening Greenfield campaign, asked the crowd of about 50 people, ”Will we have gas-powered cars in 50 years?”
Looking to get around without gasoline?
April 30, 2008 — With gasoline prices escalating, oil production on the decline, and worries over climate change continuing, the Pioneer Valley Institute is hosting a forum: ”Building Sustainable Communities: Getting Around Without Gasoline” Thursday at 7 p.m. at Greenfield Community College’s Downtown Center.
Church takes up ‘green’ cause
April 10, 2008 — Some people who are trying to ”green up Greenfield” are working not only on a down-to-earth level, but also on a spiritual one as well — and even connecting the two.
Greening Greenfield campaign kicks off Tuesday at People’s Pint
March 17, 2008 — The Greening Greenfield Campaign will kick off its second six-week fundraiser this year at the People’s Pint, 24 Federal St., on Tuesday from 4 to 8 p.m.
Greenfield signs on with climate group
February 20, 2008 — The town Tuesday took its first major step toward reducing greenhouse gas emissions and looking at ways government, schools and residents can help with the greening of Greenfield.
Lose 5,000 pounds in 30 days
February 04, 2008 — The Greening Greenfield Campaign, Greenfield Solar Store and Center for Ecological Technology will join forces Thursday to teach people how to reduce their carbon footprint.
Making Greenfield greener
January 23, 2008 — The town will begin looking at ways to save money and energy when in February it joins Cities for Climate Protection and develops a plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Greening Greenfield gets international
January 19, 2008 — The Greening Greenfield Campaign is ready to enter its second phase by joining an international organization working worldwide with communities to develop energy-saving plans and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
New Web site links local energy efforts
January 10, 2008 — There are so many great stories to be told about the ”greening” of Greenfield and other local towns, thought documentary filmmaker Carlyn Saltman, that she wanted to use her professional skills to spread the word.
Going, going … green: Saturday events aimed at reining in global warming
April 12, 2007 — Worried there may be just 50 years left to cut the nation’s carbon emissions 80 percent, and that the federal government is off to a slow start to halt global warming, grass-roots groups in Greenfield, Buckland, Athol, Heath and sites around the country will be part of a campaign to ”Step it Up” with activities Saturday.