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Getting To Zero
Getting to Zero is a lecture series with experts and local installers discussing steps you can take to make your home and life more energy efficient and electricity based. These conversations have been recorded. Below are links to the videos which were posted on our blog.
2022
Electric Vehicles 2/2022
Lincoln Green Energy Committee EV event on Zoom February 2022. Green Energy Consumers Alliance joined us as well as Guy from Nissan Milford. https://youtu.be/_y4fqIJ6pA0?si=k1b8MXCiBC4QSUAa
HeatSmart Ground Source Heat Pumps 5/2022
Bob Zogg from the Heat Smart Alliance and Dandelion Energy discuss heat pumps and ground source heat pumps in Lincoln, MA https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D5rFPDJHn78
2023
Getting to Zero: #1 The Envelope
How to improve the Envelope of your Home, the first presentation in the Getting to Zero series, will be given by Rachel White CEO of Byggmeister Design/Build. She will inform us about the building envelope of houses (the walls, floors, roof and windows) and how to make them more energy efficient. Hosted by Lincoln CFREE a working subcommittee of the GEC. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RZe9WuGXcgM&t=3770s
Getting to Zero: #2 Upgrading Windows
Upgrading Windows, the second presentation in the Getting to Zero series, will be given by Patrik Muzila, President of European Architectural Supply in Acton. Patrik will talk about the benefits of upgrading your windows and what options to look for. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=b4QTjTlHdpk&t=23s
Getting to Zero: #3 Adding Solar
Adding Solar is the 4th in our Getting to Zero Series. Roy Van Cleef at New England Clean Energy presents what solar PV is all about and answers questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kQ2EwbjhOqY&t=26s
Getting to Zero: #4 Retrofit of the Historical Home
Six case studies of energy retrofitting a modern architecture home and keeping its spirit. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ooNSEfZltfM&t=3s
Getting to Zero: #5 Heat Pump Myths, Design Issues and Operating Recommendations
This interview between Michael Moodie from the Lincoln Green Energy Committee and Rob Basnett of Basnett Plumbing, Heating & AC covers heating your home 201 as we delve into more advanced questions. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PrJl5cpDPU8&t=735s
Getting to Zero: #6 The Builder's Perspective
In the sixth presentation of the Getting to Zero series, Lincolnite Mark Doughty, President of Thoughtforms Construction Company and Colin Flavin, founder of Flavin Architects will discuss their experience with respectful renovation of historic homes, particularly mid-century modern homes, and how renovations can meet new energy codes. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hUdSjq18_h8&t=25s
Getting to Zero: #7 Lincoln Green Choice Electricity with Paul Gromer
Paul Gromer from Peregrine talks about Lincoln Green Choice program for electricity and REC's and what the classifications mean. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NsxEX_prBJc&t=3101s
2024
Getting to Zero: #1 Tap State and Federal Incentives
Larry Chretien, Executive Director of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, gives a rundown of incentives available from the state of Massachusetts and from the Federal government. He discusses his own journey to electrify his home. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7aKPZpfOO98&t=5s
Getting to Zero: #2 Get Charged! The Matter and Practice of Going Net Zero
Jay Turner, an environmental studies professor at Wellesley College, discusses electrification of the grid in his recent book Charged: A History of Batteries and Lessons for a Clean Energy Future. He also shares his experiences retrofitting his home in Natick to be net energy positive and discuss the big picture and fine details of electrification. https://youtu.be/szQB-gV4xhE
Getting to Zero: #3 Get Pumped! New Developments in Heat Pump Water Heaters
Larry Chretien, Executive Director of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance, discusses methane/carbon savings as well as incentives for heat pump hot water heaters. He also talks about the benefits, installation requirements and the new 120V domestic hot water heaters. https://youtu.be/PhVogWjxkwk?si=0uZeS4AqynCoIyYS