Climate
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Clean Energy Future Committee, January 19, 2024
Sarah Suarez was introduced as the new Assistant Director of the DPCD, focusing on affordable housing and clean energy integration, and Arlington’s Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw was amended to include more comprehensive definitions of “major renovation,” aligning with the Massachusetts DOER’s Model Rule. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, November 17, 2023
The CEFC meeting discussed the launch of a second wing at the new all-electric high school and the organization of an event to inform low-income residents about energy-related rebates and discounts. Additionally, working groups have focused on actions for electrifying heating and transportation to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, December 15, 2023
Massachusetts has conditionally approved Arlington to participate in the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Program. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, October 27, 2023
The committee discussed the potential for electrified schools to benefit from geothermal energy despite high initial costs. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, September 22, 2023
The Clean Energy Future Committee emphasized the importance of supporting the updated Fossil Fuel Free (FFF) Bylaw that prohibits gas usage for cooking in new constructions and major renovations, offering waivers in special cases. Additionally, the committee discussed the need for legislative changes to allow greater flexibility in the Arlington Community Choice Electricity program to shift to 100% renewable energy. Continue reading
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Redevelopment Board, December 18, 2023
Green Streets Arlington proposed requiring 50% tree canopy coverage in parking lots after 15 years. The board did not support proposing this zoning amendment but is open to incorporating elements when reviewing parking regulations in the future. Continue reading
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Select Board, September 27, 2023
The Arlington Select Board’s hybrid meeting addressed several town business items, including a safety plan for the Mass Ave-Appleton intersection and a bylaw amendment for fossil-fuel free construction. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, August 25, 2023
The Clean Energy Future Committee discussed the MBTA Communities Act, the Fossil Fuel Free Pilot, and updates to the Fossil Fuel Free Bylaw during a remote meeting on August 25. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, June 30, 2023
The Clean Energy Future Committee discussed potential expansion of the Fossil Fuel Free program, concerns about housing affordability, and sustainability efforts including the Electrify Arlington initiative and solar projects at a remote meeting chaired on June 30, 2023. Continue reading
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Clean Energy Future Committee, June 30, 2023
The Clean Energy Future Committee of Arlington, Massachusetts, discussed updates on the Fossil Fuel Free Demonstration Pilot, potential housing market impacts, and sustainability efforts including the Electrify Arlington initiative and potential solar projects at the Department of Public Works and the new high school. Continue reading
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