Energize Ashland

Honeycomb Credit Investment Offerings Pitch
2025-04-23 16:00 - 17:00 (America/New_York)
Hear from 5 different climate-focused businesses seeking investment in their respective companies via the Honeycomb Credit investment platform.

Hopkinton Electric Vehicle Expo
2025-04-27 17:00 - 20:00 | Hopkinton High School, 90 Hayden Rowe St., Hopkinton, Massachusetts, US
Interested in an EV, but not sure where to start? Come to this FREE event to talk to neighbors about their electric vehicles (EVs) and plugin hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs). Compare a variety of models in one place without pressure. Learn the basics of EVs from charging, to financial incentives, to sustainability. Explore other forms of sustainable transportation, including electric bikes.
Vehicles registered so far:Electric Vehicles-Audi Q4 E-tron-Chevrolet Bolt -Chevrolet Equinox-Hyundai IONIQ5
-Hyundai IONIQ6-Tesla Model 3-Tesla Model S-Tesla Model Y-Toyota Bz4x-Volkswagen ID.4
Plugin Hybrid Electric Vehicles-Jeep Wrangler-Toyota RAV4 Prime
E-Bikes-Lectric XPedition-Lectric XP 3.0

To volunteer to show your vehicle, sign up here: https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSfEAZAYgjz…/viewform…
To apply to be a vendor at the expo, sign up here:https://docs.google.com/…/1FAIpQLSczRhyJOKF…/viewform…

The expo is hosted by the Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee, in collaboration with Ashland Sustainability Committee, Energize Ashland, Sustainable Westborough, and Upper Charles Climate Action: a node of 350 MA. The expo is also associated with National Drive Electric Month, presented by Plug In America, Electric Vehicle Association, Sierra Club, EVHybridNoire, and Drive Electric USA.
All are welcome!

Connecticut Green Bank Spring Update Webinar
2025-04-29 16:00 - 17:00
Register to join us on April 29 as we provide an update on Green Bank programs and solutions for homes, buildings, communities, and investments. Topics will include Energy Storage Solutions, C-PACE, Environmental Infrastructure, Smart-E, Green Liberty Notes and more!

GreenUp Ashland Clean Up
2025-05-03 13:00 - 16:00 | Stone Park Pavilion, 73 Summer St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Our once a year time town wide cleanup event is on Saturday May 3 and cleanup can occur anytime over that weekend.This is a fantastic opportunity for families, individuals, organizations or businesses to give back to the community and make a positive impact on our local environment. Online sign up opens on April 21st-30th https://www.greenupashland.org/copy-of-participating-volunteering
And if you don’t sign up online, you can always come by in person and sign up day of!

Green Energy Consumers Alliance EV Charging Webinar#2: Charging at Home
2025-05-06 23:00 - 2025-05-07 00:00
Charging an electric vehicle at home is the most convenient way to keep your car’s batter topped up. Learn more about the different types of chargers, installation costs, incentive programs and more.

Earth Day Celebration in Ashland
2025-05-10 16:00 - 19:00 | Corner Spot, 7 Cherry St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Ashland’s Earth Day Celebration!
Come celebrate the Earth with Ashland’s 3rd annual Earth Day celebration! Held on May 10th from 12-3 at the Corner Spot (6 Cherry Street).
Come for food, drinks, live music, climate related games, shopping, and more!

Invest Your Money In Climate Solutions
2025-05-21 22:00 - 23:00
Join Energize Ashland and Raise Green co-founder Jackie Logan to learn how you can invest in companies working to address climate change AND earn a return on your money.

Green Energy Consumers Alliance EV Charging Webinar#3: Charging On The Road
2025-06-11 23:00 - 2025-06-12 00:00
Road trips don’t have to mean range anxiety. Learn the different types of public charging stations and the associated apps and payment options. Also learn about the available tools to plan your charging stops on a road trip.

Ashland Day 2025
2025-10-04 14:00 - 20:00
Ashland Day is a full day of fun and activities with food and games for all ages
Energize Ashland and the Ashland Sustainabilty Committee will be participating in Ashland Day 2025 to promote and educate Ashland residents in sustainable actions that families can take for climate change. You can sign up for the Heat Pump Pizza Party at our booth. The Ashland Sustainability Committee will introduce the Skip the Stuff Campaign. Mkake sure to visit us!

Heat Pump Pizza Party
2025-10-08 22:30 - 2025-10-09 00:00 | Ashland Community Center, 162 W Union St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Heat Pump Pizza Party!

Need to Update Your Heating and Cooling System?
It’s still not too late to invest in a heat pump but Federal Tax Credits are ending on December 31 2025 and next year’s Mass Save Rebates are shrinking.
Learn what you can do NOW. Join fellow Ashland & Hopkinton residents for a free Heat Pump PIZZA PARTY!
Wed, October 8th, 6:30 – 8 PM
Ashland Community Center
162 W Union St, Ashland
Enjoy Hopkinton’s Blue Square Pizza while learning from Heat Pump experts from Laminar Collective and HeatSmart Alliance.
They’ll describe the various types of heat pumps, energy costs, carbon pollution, current heat pump pricing & incentives. They’ll also cover pricing trends for this year into next year and the newly-announced electricity discounts for heat pump owners.
The Q&A panel session that follows will also include local residents who have heat pumps. Click here to let us know you’re coming! We’ll be sure to have enough pizza!
This joint event is sponsored by Energize Ashland, Ashland Sustainability Committee, Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee and the Sustainability Managers from Ashland and Hopkinton

Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Town Hall
2026-01-30 12:00 - 13:30
DOER’s 3rd annual Town Hall is Jan. 30 from 12:00 – 1:30 pm. We will share key initiatives, timelines and engagement opportunities for 2026, followed by Q&A. The Town Hall will be recorded and shared for those who can’t join. Register at bit.ly/2026-DOER-Town-Hall.

Is a Used EV Right For You?
2026-02-11 12:00 - 14:00
Wednesday, February 11 2026, 12:00pm

Online

Used electric vehicles (EVs) provide all the benefits of driving on electricity – lower maintenance costs, lower fuel costs, and better driving experience – at a more affordable upfront price. Every year, there are more and more used EVs and more varied models. Plus, there are incentives available for the purchase of a used electric car in both Massachusetts and Rhode Island.
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for this hour-long webinar to learn more about shopping for used EVs and everything you need to know to feel confident you’re getting a good deal on the right EV for you.

Solar without federal incentives: why it still works and what options exist
2026-02-18 19:00 - 20:00
Thinking about solar but not sure where to start? Join our webinar to learn how solar works, what options are available, and how it can help lower energy costs while supporting a cleaner, healthier community!

Register: www.tinyurl.com/home-solar-webinar

How to Save Money on an Electric Car in Massachusetts
2026-02-26 12:00 - 13:00
Thursday, February 26 2026, 12:00pm

Online

Massachusetts has had a rebate for electric cars since 2014, called MOR-EV. During this webinar, we’ll go over the rebate in depth.
We’ll talk about:

The rebate for new and used cars
The larger rebate for income-qualified residents
The rebate for trucks
How to access the rebate at the dealership or at home after purchase

Make the Switch: From Gas to Cleaner Induction Cooking
2026-03-19 19:00 - 20:00
Ready to upgrade your kitchen? Switch from gas to induction for faster, safer, and cleaner cooking!
Join our free webinar on March 19 at 7 PM to learn how induction works, get tips, and discover incentives to make the switch easier.
Register now!

Rotary Club of Wellesley - Repair Café
2026-03-21 09:00 - 13:00 | Warren Building, Washington St, Wellesley, 02481, United States
The Rotary Club of Wellesley is bringing back the Repair Café Event. A free, community meetup focused on fixing things together. Bring broken household items such as clothing, small furniture, electrical appliances, bicycles, toys, crockery, and more, and work alongside skilled volunteer “fixers” who provide tools, materials, and hands-on guidance. Registration is required through the Rotary Club of Wellesley’s website. If bringing an item, please register as a guest and list the item you’d like to repair in the comments section of the form.

Hopkinton Recycling & Reuse Day
2026-04-04 10:00 - 13:00 | Marathon School, 129 Hayden Rowe St, Hopkinton, Massachusetts, US
The Hopkinton Sustainable Green Committee is holding their Recycling & Reuse Day on April 4th from 10AM to 1PM at Marathon Elementary (129 Hayden Rowe). This event is an opportunity for Hopkinton and Ashland residents to recycle and reuse items such as electronics, appliances, furniture, textiles, and more!

Heat Pumps 101: Incentives, Quotes & More
2026-04-22 19:00 - 20:00
Thinking about installing a heat pump? Go for it!
Heat pumps provide efficient heating and cooling, lower your carbon footprint, and can qualify for thousands of dollars in state rebates.
Attend our webinar to learn how heat pumps work, explore incentives, find out how to get quotes from trusted installers, hear from neighbors who have made the switch.
April 22, 2026, 7–8pm
Register: bit.ly/heat-pumps-101

Earth Day Celebration
2026-04-26 12:00 - 15:00 | Corner Spot, 7 Cherry St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Save the Date! Join us on Sunday, April 26th for our Earth Day Celebration 🌎
This event will be at @cornerspotashland and running from Noon to 3PM!
There will be hands on activities & learning experiences, food, music and more! 😊🌿

Earth Day (1)

Climate Action Film and Discussion: The Extraordinary Caterpillar
2026-05-09 09:30 - 11:30 | Ashland Public Library, Front Street, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Peek into the world of nature’s tiniest superheroes. In collaboration with several climate activists in Ashland, we’re hosting a special screening of The Extraordinary Caterpillar, a beautifully shot 60-minute documentary that reveals the vital—and often overlooked—role caterpillars play in our ecosystems. This is a chance to see nature in a whole new light—and to be part of the movement to bring it home. We hope you’ll join us.
We’ll all watch the hour long film and then have a discussion about it, moderated by Ashland’s own Margy Gassel!
Registration is requested so we know how many seats to have out.
About the Film:
Over 98% of the living world on Earth is smaller than a bee. Yet humans view the planet as a world centered around themselves. Landscapes are deconstructed to suit human needs, often with little regard for the natural systems that sustain the food web. The Extraordinary Caterpillar follows the scientists and community activists with this peek into the dazzling world of nature’s tiniest superheroes.
Homegrown National Park is the U.S. organizer of the impact campaign for The Extraordinary Caterpillar. The film features our co-founder, Dr. Doug Tallamy, and shines a spotlight on the critical—but often overlooked—role caterpillars play in biodiversity.
Along the way, you’ll see the groundbreaking work of The Caterpillar Lab, entomologist David Wagner, and Doug Tallamy, co-founder of Homegrown National Park.
Caterpillars are the engine of food webs. They feed birds, support pollinators, and keep ecosystems thriving. By restoring native plants, we restore caterpillar populations—and that’s at the very heart of our mission.
From blooming meadows to city parks and backyard gardens, this inspiring film celebrates the magic of nature while showing families practical ways to make a difference.

Inspiring stories about why caterpillars are essential to healthy ecosystems
Simple steps you can take to create habitat in your own yard or community
A chance to ask questions during a live Q&A*

This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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The Plastic Detox - Documentary and Panel Discussion
2026-05-17 15:00 - 17:30 | Ashland Community Center, 162 W Union St, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Produced by an Academy Award-winning team, The Plastic Detox follows six couples struggling with infertility who agree to participate in a massive plastic detox of their homes and lives. This “intervention” changes their lives and their families forever. You’ll never look at plastic the same way again! Watch the trailer here.
Join Energize Ashland and partnering local organizations on Sunday May 17th for a free screening of “The Plastic Detox”, the eye-opening new @netflix documentary that reveals the startling effects plastics and toxic chemicals are having on our bodies and health and learn how you can protect yourself and advance solutions.
The film will be followed by a panel featuring expert speakers for Q&A: Panelists will be announced shortly.
Registration is free but please RSVP using the link to secure your spot and we look forward to seeing you there
Link to Flyer

The Preserver's Garden
2026-05-30 15:00 - 17:00
A productive garden doesn’t have to end when the growing season does.

With the right planning, your harvest can continue nourishing you long after summer—through canning, fermenting, dehydrating, pickling, freeze drying, and more. Growing with preservation in mind can help reduce food waste, save money, and build a more resilient food system right from home.

Join Green America and gardeners/authors Staci & Jeremy Hill for an upcoming webinar on how to create a garden designed specifically for preserving food year-round.
You’ll learn how to grow and plan for:

Pickling
Fermenting
Canning
Dehydrating
Freeze drying
Long-term food storage and preservation

Whether you’re a beginner gardener or already growing your own food, this webinar will help you get more from your harvest while building practical skills for a more sustainable lifestyle.

All registrants will receive a recording of the webinar, even if you can’t attend.
If you require an ASL interpreter, please email ekriss@greenamerica.org.

Ashland Library Event - Virtual - Environmental Book Club: "Endangered Eating: America's Vanishing Foods"
2026-06-03 18:30 - 19:30
**PLEASE NOTE THIS IS A VIRTUAL PROGRAM THAT WILL TAKE PLACE VIA ZOOM. Registration is required.**
Please join us for the Environmental Book Club. This month we’ll be discussing the book “Endangered Eating: America’s Vanishing Foods” by Sarah Lohman.
Please register for this event. Once you register you will receive the confirmation and reminder emails.
Synopsis:
Lohman catalogues important region foods– that are at risk of being lost. These are foods that carry significant cultural weight: unique items that grow in limited locations; products from family farms that are shutting down. Each chapter focuses on a food, and includes two recipes so readers can be a part of saving these ingredients by purchasing and preparing them.
Please register to receive the Zoom link. Check your spam folder if you don’t see it in your inbox. If you have any questions, you can contact us at ashlandprograms@minlib.net
We are pleased to be partnering with Ashland Sustainability and GreenUp Ashland for this program.
We’ll have copies of the book at the library for you to borrow or you can order it from our online catalog.
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This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library.
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Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Library
2026-06-06 13:00 - 15:00 | Ashland Public Library, Front Street, Ashland, Massachusetts, US
Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library
Saturday, June 61:00—3:00 PMSchiesske Large Meeting RoomAshland Public Library66 Front St, Ashland, MA, 01721

PLEASE REGISTER FOR THIS EVENT BY CLICKING ON THIS LINK – FIXIT CLINIC REGISTRATION
We are very excited to be hosting the Fixit Clinic at the Ashland Public Library. Fixit Clinic is an all-ages, do-it-together activity where people bring their broken household things and learn how to assess, disassemble, and repair them instead of sending them to landfill. Don’t toss it, fix it!

Bring in your broken item(s) and participate in troubleshooting and repair with help from our volunteer Fixit Coaches. Bring any parts and tools you already own that might be helpful. Come ready to describe what’s wrong and what you’ve already tried. Most items (carry-in only; no oversize items) are welcome – clean, mendable clothing; lamps; small appliances; computers and other electronics; bikes; batteries; toys; jewelry; small furniture items, etc.
Please Register for this event. We look forward to seeing you!
We are pleased to be partnering with Ashland Sustainability and GreenUp Ashland for this program.
This program is sponsored by the Friends of the Ashland Public Library

From Gas Pumps to Charging Stations: EV Basics for Everyday Drivers
2026-06-17 19:00 - 20:00 | Zoom
Now Is the Time to Go Electric!
With local gas prices climbing toward $4.50 a gallon, the financial case for making the switch to an electric vehicle has never been stronger. Charging an EV at home on Eversource East costs the equivalent of just $2.80 per gallon – saving drivers roughly 38% per mile. And the savings don’t stop at the pump. Because EVs eliminate oil changes, spark plugs, and complex exhaust systems, they cost 30–50% less to maintain over their lifespan than gas-powered cars. All told, drivers can expect around $4,000 in total cost-of-ownership savings over the first five years.
Although the supply of new EV models is a bit unpredictable at the moment, there are still great options out there. And do not forget the used EV market, where most vehicles are also eligible for the Massachusetts MOR-EV incentives ($3500). The volunteer inputting this information just turned in a 2023 Kia EV6 with only 17,000 miles. A wonderful vehicle at a HUGE savings. We bought a 2026 Hyundai Ioniq 5 to replace the leased car and got a very good deal on the new vehicle. Please do not let our topsy-turvy market circumstances prevent you from finding a vehicle that you will love!
Whether you’re looking to purchase or lease, now is a great time to lock in immediate, predictable savings. Hear directly from EV drivers, get your questions answered, and take the next step to going electric. Register for the MassEnergize online webinar on June 17, 2026, 7–8pm: www.bit.ly/EV-101.
And stay tuned for the EnergizeActon.org EV Petting Zoo coming up in July. This is a wonderful yearly event for EV drives to meet up, plus potential EV drivers can check out the cars and ask lots of questions!
