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Wednesday, May 22, 2013

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5 Things: Better Buildings Program to Resume Canvassing

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on May 22 in Lexington.

1. Colonial Community Sing: At 7 p.m. tonight at the Lexington Depot. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the ad hoc Townwide Master Facilities Planning Committee at 8:30 a.m. at the DPW Building, the Cary Memorial Library's Board of Trustees at 4:30 p.m. at the library and the Planning Board at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building. 3. Lexington Better Buildings Program Resumes Canvassing: They'll be be coming to homes in Lexington to help residents who heat with oil, electricity, or propane switch to an efficient, modern heating system that can help residents save money as well as the environment. For more info, head over here. 4. Like Us on Facebook: For even more …

Thursday, February 7, 2013

Patch Facts

Five Things: Laughter Club, an Info Session on Total Climate Control

A quick look at what you need to see, do and know on Feb. 7 in Lexington.

1. Total Climate Control Info Session: As part of the Better Buildings Program, Sustainable Lexington and Next Step Living will present an information session on Total Climate Control (TCC) solutions -- also known as ductless mini-splits or air source heat pumps -- at 7 p.m. tonight at Ride Studio Cafe. 2. Today in Public Meetings: According to the town website, public meetings posted for today include the Tourism Committee at 8 a.m. at the Town Office Building, the Commission on Disability at 5:45 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Historic Districts Commission at 7 p.m. at the Town Office Building, the Appropriation Committee at 7:30 p.m. at the Town Office Building and the Lexington SEPAC at 7:30 p.m. at Lexington High. 3. Lexington …

Saturday, February 2, 2013

Sustainable Lexington and Next Step Living Offer Home Energy Assessments

'Better Buildings' program aims to help residents lower energy bills and greenhouse gas emissions.

The following announcement was provided by Sustainable Lexington and Next Step Living. When it comes to reducing energy use and greenhouse gas emissions, Lexington residents are beginning to do their part. Sustainable Lexington is proud to announce that, through its partnership with energy efficiency leader Next Step Living, nearly 450 Lexington households have received no-cost Mass Save home energy assessments and over 140 homes have received significant weatherization improvements that decrease heating costs and increase comfort level. “We’re happy to see that Lexington residents are lowering greenhouse gas emissions, experiencing significant savings, and improving their home’s resale value by insulating and sealing air leaks,” said Rick…

MaryK

11:43 pm on Wednesday, February 6, 2013

I'd like to know if anyone has followed up on this? We had an assessment today, and we're intrigued. Anyone have this in their home?   more ›

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