The Town is developing a Climate Action Plan that will provide a roadmap for reducing greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) and enhancing our resilience to climate change. 
 
Give input on the Climate Action Plan design and priorities by taking a 5-minute confidential survey.
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Your responses will help the Climate Action Committee develop climate change mitigation programs in the areas of energy, buildings, mobility, and waste.

The Climate Action Plan supports GHG reduction goals established by Annual Town Meeting in 2009 and revised in 2021. These goals align with state and federal targets and call for net zero town-wide emissions by 2050, a 75% reduction below 2007 levels by 2040, and a 50% reduction by 2030.  

Access the survey online here and additional Info is here.

Thank you for participating! 

Monday night you are invited to be part of a CLIMATE & SUSTAINABILITY ROUNDTABLE from 6-7PM with our Congressman Jake Auchinclosss and Senator Cindy Creem. Watch it here ​https://www.facebook.com/senatorcindycreem

Tomorrow is Marathon Monday!

Julie and Maggie have been training long and hard for the Boston Marathon. We are grateful they have chosen to run in support of Sustainable Wellesley.  The funds they raise will help Sustainable Wellesley with community outreach and educational programs that will further elevate the awareness of Wellesley's net-zero greenhouse gas emissions reduction goal, and actions we can all do to help us meet that goal.

They are so close to their fundraising goal. Please help them reach it by donating here.

​Give them a shout out as they come by! They will ❤️ that!!
You can track them here. Julie is #18319 and Maggie is #18541. 

Please consider donating today.

Thank you!

​You are invited for a Wellesley Green Schools get together on Tuesday, October 19th from 10am to 11:30am at 76 Cleveland Rd (between Weston and Westgate). 

Wellesley Green Schools is collaborative group of caregivers, students and staff working together to reduce Wellesley schools' ecological footprints, and inspire students to create a healthy sustainable world. 

We hope to meet outside so dress warmly while enjoying hot cider on the deck with blankets. If need be, we will go inside masked. Topics include:

• Learn about Safe Routes to School program from Wellesley School Committee member Catherine Mirick.
• Share what is important to you/your school community this academic year.
• How can our school community help Wellesley meet its goal of achieving net zero carbon emissions by 2050? We can frame it knowing that buildings (municipal, residential and commercial) represent 53% of our greenhouse gas emissions in town, followed by transportation at 46% and only 1% from waste.  ​

Please join us! If you can, please email us at info@sustainablewellesley.com so we know how many are coming.

The amount of folks at last week's National Drive Electric Week events showed how much interest our community has about driving electric. 

Sharon's presentation on what got her to buy -- and now LOVE -- an electric car was recorded so you can watch it here. Give a listen, you will like her really accessible approach. The resources she referenced are listed below.   

Vehicle comparisons, performance data, and environmental impacts; information on federal tax credits, U.S. Dept. of Energy.

Vehicle cost calculator, Alternative Fuels Data Center, US Dept. of Energy.

Compare Electric Cars: EV Range, Specs, Pricing & More, Inside EVs.

Massachusetts offers rebates for electric vehicles (MOR-EV) program, state of Massachusetts.

Wellesley Drives Electric has local incentive information and provides 1-on-1 support for all things EV related.

Try this “shopping assistant”: Plugstar

PlugShare has a map of over 440000 electric vehicle charging stations so you can find one wherever you need to go! Also offers charging tips, reviews and photos from the EV community.
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VIDEOS:
Benefits of Electric Vehicles (EVs), Duke Energy, February 17, 2019.

Electric Vehicle Benefits Explained, Union of Concerned Scientists, February 10, 2021.

ARTICLES:
12 Best-Selling Electric Vehicles of 2021 (So Far), Car and Driver, July 19, 2021.

Best Electric Cars of 2021 and 2022, Edmunds.

EV vs. Gas: Which Cars Are Cheaper to Own?, Car and Driver, May 22, 2020.

CHARGING APPs, LOCATING CHARGERS: 
PlugShare
Chargepoint
ElectrifyAmerica
Tesla for Apple and for Android 

Email info@sustainablewellesley.com to share your electric vehicle story as well because #climatematters and there are #thingsyoucando.

Join the Zoom TONIGHT at 7.30pm to hear one woman's story how she walked away from tailpipe emissions and is loving her electric car. Its a great way you can take real action. 

Register here.  

Sharon Kirby, a member of Sustainable Wellesley, generally tries to “do the right thing.”  When it was time to buy a new car, she did her homework, ultimately choosing an Electric Vehicle (EV).  She is so thrilled with her choice that she offered to share her research with us in this simple half-hour presentation. She has some surprising discoveries about Electric Vehicles and Hybrids.  There will be plenty of time for questions afterward.

For car lovers, prepare to get excited and know you will be defending the planet as well. Believe it or not, 43% of Wellesley’s carbon emissions are due to the use of gas and diesel vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines. In other words, transportation in and around Wellesley is one of the single largest cause of greenhouse gases in our town. So when you drive; drive electric.

There are a variety of mobility options in and around Wellesley. If you are in the market for a car- new or pre-owned - small or large - join the conversation tonight  and/or head over to the parking lot next to the library to see a variety of electric and hybrid cars this Saturday, October 2nd from 1-4pm.  See and talk to owners of

Polestar 2
Mustang Mach-E
Tesla Model Y
Audi e-tron SUV
MINI Countryman Plug-In
Hyundai KONA
Chevrolet Bolt
Chevrolet Volt
Toyota Prius Prime
Tesla Model 3
Volkswagen ID.4
Nissan LEAF 
Chrysler Pacifica

Register here or just come on by.  

Both events are free and open to all. Ask about incentives on electric vehicles!

You are invited to the first Fall Sustainable Wellesley Action Meeting on Zoom this Thursday, 7.30-8.30pm. We will be powering you up with ideas on ways you can help Wellesley lower its greenhouse gas emissions starting with how you get around.

Believe it or not, 43% of Wellesley’s carbon emissions are due to the use of gas and diesel vehicles that rely on internal combustion engines. In other words, transportation in and around Wellesley is one of the single largest cause of greenhouse gases in our town.

There are a variety of mobility options in and around Wellesley. If you are in the market for a car- new or pre-owned - small or large - we have some events for you.

Join the Zoom this Thursday night to hear one woman's story how she walked away from tailpipe emissions and is loving her electric car. Its one way you can take real action. Register here.  Sharon Kirby, a member of Sustainable Wellesley, generally tries to “do the right thing.”  When it was time to buy a new car, she did her homework, ultimately choosing an Electric Vehicle (EV).  She is so thrilled with her choice that she offered to share her research with us in this simple half-hour presentation. She has some surprising discoveries about Electric Vehicles and Hybrids.  There will be plenty of time for questions afterward.

You can also see a variety of electric and hybrid cars this Saturday, October 2nd from 1-4pm at the Cameron Street parking lot on Cameron St .  Come see and talk to owners of Chevy Volt, Chevy Bolt, Ford Mustang, Ford Fusion, Mini Cooper, Mini Countryman, Nissan Leaf, Tesla S, Tesla Y, Tesla 3, Toyota Prius, Volkswagen ID4, Chrysler Pacifica, and more! Register here.  

Both events are free and open to all.

Bring your family, neighbors and friends to march with us in the Wellesley Parade tomorrow from 1-3pm.

Enjoy the shout outs and cheers from friendly spectators along the route. You can feel the environmental enthusiasm in town.

We will be encouraging actions that will help us meet the Town wide goal of being Net Zero by 2050. Help us get the word out on Sunday Oct. 3rd.

We will be lining up at 12.45pm on the corner of Elm and Washington Streets (Pole #5). Should be fun. Strollers welcome.

​RSVP here https://forms.gle/EKPG1v9HqEAqcbQN6