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Reducing ways the Cape & Islands region contributes to climate change and protecting our region from its potentially devastating impacts.
Want to save money and cut your carbon footprint? ☀️
Go solar on Cape Cod:
→ Own a roof? Install panels and lower your bills.
→ No roof? Join a community solar farm—no panels, no cost.
Get started:
🔗 masscec.com
🔗 mass.gov/orgs/massachusetts-department-of-energy-resources
#CapeCodClimateAction
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Climate change is already reshaping Cape Cod—but there’s still time to act. Join author Jake Bittle (The Great Displacement) for a talk on climate migration, followed by a local leaders panel on community-driven solutions and resilience.
🎟️ Tickets: capecodspeakers.org
MA delays offshore wind talks again—now pushed to Dec 31 amid federal uncertainty and Trump’s return. Vineyard Wind moves ahead, but two projects are stalled.
More: commonwealthbeacon.org/energy/heale...
What does a sustainable future really look like—and how do we get there?
At the 2024 Net Zero Conference, Dr. Paul Speer of Resilient Woods Hole breaks it down: realistic steps, real impact.
🎥 Watch: youtube.com/watch?v=KkMwnWQESSc&t=36s
#LocalClimateSolutions #NetZero #WoodsHole #ClimateAction
⚡ What does expanding electric transmission mean for your community? Find out at Demystifying Transmission—a free webinar Thurs, July 24, hosted by @RENEWNortheast.
🗣️ Real talk, local impact, your voice.
🔗 Register: www.eventbrite.com/e/demystifyi...
#ElectricTransmission #RENEWNortheast
🌊 Eastham is creating a Climate Action Plan—and your input matters! Join the public workshop Mon, July 29, 6–7:30 PM at Eastham Library. Help shape local solutions to flooding, heat, storms & more.
Info: capecodclimate.org/eastham-climate-action-plan
#EasthamClimateAction #ResilientEastham
🚗💨 Transportation is a top emissions source in MA—but cleaner choices are here.
✅ Switch to an EV (up to $7K off thru Sept 30!)
✅ Take transit
✅ Bike or scoot
Small shifts = big climate impact.
More: mass.gov/info-details/everyone-can-take-climate-action
#GoElectricMA #CleanTransportation
🔥 Hot days = grid strain, higher costs & more pollution. Help out by signing up for @MassEnergy’s #ShaveThePeak alerts—text/email notices to reduce power use 4–8PM.
Small changes = big impact for Cape Cod.
More info: blog.greenenergyconsumers.org/blog/hot-day...
#CapeCodClimateCollab
💡 Can “heat pump-friendly” rates save you $600+ a year?
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a free webinar to find out how smart electric pricing can cut costs and support clean energy.
🗓️ July 22 | 12:30 PM
🎙️ Experts from DOER, EDF, Rewiring America & more
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4klFwOl
♻️ Got an old working dehumidifier? Recycle it with Cape Light Compact and get a $30 rebate!
📍 Crane Appliance, 136 Route 6A, Orleans
🗓️ Saturday, July 19 | 10 AM–2 PM
Just drop it off, fill out a rebate form, and your check arrives in 6–8 weeks.
🔗 Details: www.capelightcompact.org/event/2025-d...
Join the Grid Modernization Advisory Council for a free in-person event with local leaders on grid planning and decarbonization.
📍 100 Cambridge St, Boston
🗓️ July 17 | 9:00 AM–12:30 PM
Be part of the electric-sector modernization conversation!
🔗 Register: bit.ly/4eEnVzV
Upgrade your heat? Learn about efficient heat pumps + new Mass Save rebates with Green Energy Consumers Alliance.
📅 Register: greenenergyconsumers.org/event/massachusettsheatpumpincentives2
#CapeCodClimateCollab #GreenEnergyConsumersAlliance
Cape Cod Climate Collaborative + Chamber are uniting for bold climate action—clean energy, resilience & a thriving Cape. 🌿
Because here, the environment is the economy.
More: capecodclimate.org/advancing-ca...
#CapeCodClimate #ClimateAction #Sustainability
Meet William Penni, a CCBEF intern who explored how Cape communities tackle climate change 🌊 His hands-on experience is shaping his path in environmental law.
🎥 Watch: www.youtube.com/watch?v=tc4i...
#CapeCodBlueEconomy #ClimateAction #EnvironmentalLaw #FutureLeaders #SustainabilityInAction
Our June 2025 newsletter is live! 🌎 Get the latest local climate news, events & action steps.
📖 Read: conta.cc/45A0Fke
📬 Subscribe: capecodclimate.org
#CapeCodClimate #ClimateAction #CapeCodNews #SustainableCapeCod
MA homes spend ~$1,900/yr on energy. Save $$ with small upgrades!
✔️ Free assessment
✔️ Rebates & weatherization
✔️ Energy-efficient tech
🔗 mass.gov/info-details/everyone-can-take-climate-action#in-your-home
#CapeCodClimateCollab #EnergyEfficiency #ClimateAction
Rep. Kip Diggs (D-2nd Barnstable) has been named Asst. Vice-Chair of House Ways & Means—key for advocating for families, seniors, vets & vulnerable residents. He'll also serve on Housing, Health Care Financing & Equity Committees.
More: bit.ly/3SRisvE
#ClimateCollab #KipDiggs #CapeCodLeadership
Curious about EVs but worried about cost? Used electric vehicles offer savings, incentives, and a smoother ride.
Learn more at Green Energy Consumers Alliance’s free event on June 26:
🔗 www.greenenergyconsumers.org/event/usedev...
Cape Cod’s still in drought, but recent rain and a wetter summer outlook offer hope—and new challenges.
With an active hurricane season ahead, it’s a good time to focus on resilience: conserve water, prep for storms, and stay informed.
🔗 Read more: www.wickedlocal.com/story/region...
What are the climate risks that Chatham faces? What could – and should – be done to
reduce those risks? Be a part of the conversation! Take the community survey here: bit.ly/4mNcA4e
#ClimateCollaborative #ChathamClimateActionNetwork #CapeCod #CommunitySurvey
Got an old working dehumidifier? Recycle it with Cape Light Compact and get a $30 rebate!
♻️ Drop it off at the Falmouth event
📝 Fill out a quick rebate form
💸 Get $30 by mail in 6–8 weeks
Details + restrictions: capelightcompact.org/event/2025-dehumidifier-turn-in-falmouth/
🎬 All Hands On Deck: A Climate Story Summit
📍 New Bedford Whaling Museum
🗓️ Wed, June 11 | 5–8 PM | Free
Celebrate climate storytelling with Mass Humanities! Honoring the Mashpee Wampanoag Tribe, plus a film premiere, live music & more.
RSVP: masshumanities.org/climate-stor...
🏠🌊 Housing and climate change are deeply connected on the Cape & Islands. WCAI & Commonwealth Beacon recently hosted a panel in Provincetown exploring how we can live and plan with climate change in mind.
Listen here: capeandislands.org/show/the-poi...
💡Homeowners making under 135% of area median income may qualify for low-interest loans through Cape Light Compact’s Energy Saver Home Loan Program. Covers solar, heat pumps, weatherization & more—aiming for 20%+ energy reduction.
Details & apply: www.capelightcompact.org/energysaver/
Planning an EV road trip? 🚗🔋 Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Wed, June 11 @ 7PM for a free Charging on the Go webinar. Learn about public charging, payment systems, and stress-free trip planning across New England.
Register: www.greenenergyconsumers.org/event/chargi...
Colorado State forecasts a 40% chance a storm could impact MA this hurricane season, with an 18% chance of a hurricane making landfall. While most storms may target the Gulf Coast, southern MA or RI could still see a tropical storm. 🌪️
More via Cape Cod Times: www.capecodtimes.com/story/weathe...
Cutting carbon starts at home! 💡 We're teaming up with Cape Light Compact to offer free energy coaching—helping you take smart steps toward efficiency and decarbonization.
🔗 Sign up: capelightcompact.org/energy-coaching/
#CapeCodClimateChangeCollaborative #CapeLightCompact #EnergyCoaching
Grateful for the Cape Cod Technology Council and their work to expand tech access and STEM learning. Their leadership helps build a more resilient, connected Cape Cod.
#CapeCodClimateChangeCollaborative #CapeCodTechnologyCouncil #CommunityPartnership
🌍 Our work at Cape Cod Climate focuses on:
✅ Mitigation
✅ Adaptation
✅ Resilience
Three pillars, one goal: real climate solutions.
🔗 capecodclimate.org/what-we-do/#key-initiatives
#CapeCodClimateChangeCollaborative #ClimateSolutions
Birds across North America—and on Cape Cod—are in steep decline. Local efforts to protect species like the piping plover also boost climate resilience. 🐦
📰 More from the Provincetown Independent: bit.ly/3F6fZdo
#CapeCodClimateChangeCollaborative #BirdsOnCapeCod #ClimateResilience
