LINCOLN GREEN ENERGY

You are cordially invited to the opening reception of the joint exhibit of FoMA and CFREE at the Lincoln Public Library Art Gallery, Monday, March 30, 2026, from 5:30 to 8 pm. Refreshemnts wil be served and members of FoMA and CFREE will be present to talk about how to make your home, from any century, mmo,e sustainable. The reception and the exhibit are free, and all are welcome. Gaskell House, 1940, photograph by Rick Mandelkorn Mid-Century to Next Century: Modern Houses an

Considering Eating Less Meat? These Cookbooks and E-Magazines can help you get started. 15 books (and 4 e-magazines) recommended by the New York Public Library . CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to help Massachusetts meet statewide emissions limits set for 2030, 2040, and 2050. It also prov

Major changes in the US diet are already underway! From 2003 to 2018, greenhouse gas emissions related to the US diet fell by more than 35% due primarily to reductions in consumption of meat and dairy. More than 50% of this decrease in emissions was due to lower beef consumption. That’s great progress, but there’s still more to do! 2021 study at University of Wisconsin-Madison CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy

Life without Beef: Grist/Getty Images “Beef” doesn’t just mean steak. It’s also consumed in burgers, burritos, stews, meatballs, roasts, pasta sauce, etc. The best recipe for it is Beef Sayonara. CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to help Massachusetts meet statewide emissions limits set for

When starting to move away from eating meat, it’s not necessary to go whole hog. Here are some popular transition pathways: “Meatless Monday” or “Vegan before 6” Reducetarians  are committed to eating less meat, dairy, and eggs — but following their own hearts and individual motivations. Flexitarians mostly eat plant-based foods but occasionally take meat, fish, eggs, or dairy. Planetarian Life  is an approach that makes plant-rich cooking simple, sustainable, and delicious w

Thehumanleague Can I get all the protein I need if I start cutting back on meat? Absolutely. As long as you’re getting enough calories and eating a varied diet, there’s a 99.9% chance that you’re getting enough protein, even if you’re eating only plant-based foods. UCLA Health CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease green

Though food alone can’t stop climate change, the data is clear: we can’t save the earth without changing our eating habits. Planetarian Life CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhouse gas emissions to help Massachusetts meet statewide emissions limits set for 2030, 2040, and 2050. It also provides information abou

Whole Grains Vegetables           Fruits           Lentils/Beans           Nuts           Seeds Plants rule! They contain health-promoting substances such as fiber, vitamins, minerals, phytochemicals and antioxidants. Eating a diet that is largely or entirely plant-based can: - Support your immune system     - Reduce inflammation,   - Promote a healthy weightIt can also help your body fight diseases including:     - Cancer                    - Diabetes - Heart disease    

Over 9 million acres  of forest were lost globally in 2023. While agriculture is the top cause of deforestation globally, beef production is the worst culprit within this sector. Cattle farming alone causes 41 percent of the world’s tropical deforestation. Our World in Data CFREE (Carbon Free Residential - Everything Electric) is a subcommittee of the Lincoln Green Energy Committee. CFREE provides guidance on how households can reduce use of fossil fuels and decrease greenhou

Eversource Heat Pump Rate A quick reminder: Households with one or more heat pumps are eligible for a heat pump rate from Eversource, who estimates that it can save you close to 20% on your electricity bill. (Heat pump water heaters by themselves do not qualify.) We announced this back in November, but if you missed that and haven’t signed up (or been signed up automatically) it’s very easy to do so. Just go to  https://www.eversource.com/residential/account-billing/manage-bi