⦿ Energy & Transportation
Princeton Residents who responded to the EAC's Fall 2017 Survey expressed interest and enthusiasm around energy issues related to green energies. The following overall goals were identified by the Environmental Action Committee and are detailed in the Environmental Action Plan.
Becoming a Designated Green Community
- Obtain financial and technical support for energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives
- Decrease energy use / increase energy conservation
- Increase fuel efficiency of Town vehicles
Powering Town Buildings, Homes, and Businesses
- Incentivize a switch to electric power for heating, cooling, and transportation through reductions in the cost of electric power
- Decrease greenhouse gas emissions
- Increase access to sustainable energy options
- Decrease energy use
Heating and Cooling
- Replace fossil fuel- and wood-based heat energy sources with alternative sources (e.g., electricity and/or geothermal)
- Increase energy conservation
- Decrease greenhouse gas emissions
Transportation
- Decrease vehicle (greenhouse gas) emissions
- Encourage increased use of electric vehicles
Relevant Links
| Topic | Link | Description |
|---|---|---|
Climate / Energy | CECP | Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 |
| Climate / Energy | Project Drawdown | Project Drawdown, The World’s Leading Resource for Climate Solutions |
| Energy | Learn about programs, incentives, and products to save money and energy in your home | |
| Energy | Energy Rebates & Incentives | Find energy rebates and incentives offered across state and federal agencies in the Commonwealth. |
| Energy | HELPS | Provides energy education, home energy audits, assistance with home energy improvements and ENERGY STAR appliance rebates |
| Energy | PMLD | This is a link to PMLD's incentives and rebates page, including their new Connected Homes initiative. |
| Energy | Reduce Your Carbon Footprint at Home | 10 simple steps you can take to reduce your personal and household emissions of CO2 |
| Green Communities | GCD | Introduction to the Green Communities Program |
| Transportation | Commuter Rail | Schedule of Trains to and from the Wachusett and Fitchburg stations |
| Transportation | DOE & EPA | Fuel Economy Resources to help you choose your next vehicle |
Recommended Reading
- Farnsworth, D., Lazar, J., and Shipley, J.; "Beneficial Electrification of Water Heating," Montpelier, Vermont, Regulatory Assistance Project, January 2019
- Shipley, J., Lazar, J., Farnsworth, D., and Kadoch, C.; "Beneficial Electrification of Space Heating," Montpelier, Vermont, Regulatory Assistance Project, January 2019
This page was last updated on May 20, 2021