Newton to Announce Groundbreaking Program to Provide Solar Credits to Low-Income Households

Mayor Setti Warren, along with representatives from Eversource, Action for Boston Community Development (ABCD), and Newton’s Director of Sustainability Andrew Savitz, will announce the Newton Community Share Solar Initiative (CoSSi) at City Hall on October 19^th. 

 This unique program will provide economic benefits to over one thousand low- income Newton households by sharing solar credits from the City’s solar development projects. It will also reduce the City’s carbon footprint, increasing the amount of clean, renewable energy in the community.

What: Announcement of Newton’s Community Share Solar Initiative

When: Wednesday October 19^th, noon-1pm

Where: Mayor’s Office, Newton City Hall, 1000 Commonwealth Ave. Newton, MA