Energize Franklin

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meetings
2026-05-07 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-04 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-02 19:00 - 21:00 (America/New_York)
Come learn about climate issues and advocacy with the 350 Mass Greater Franklin node! The group meets every first and third Thursday of the month. First Thursday meetings are hybrid, with attendees welcome in person and over Zoom. A Zoom link is available for those on the mailing list. Click here for more details. You can sign up for an attendance link via the 350 Mass website. Those attending in person should meet at the FUSF Church.

GECA - How Mass can lower energy bills by cutting corporate givaways
2026-05-12 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energy Consumer’s Alliance Policy Advocate Carrie Katan and Executive Director Larry Chretien for a lunchtime information session on May 12th. They will be discussing why the state of Massachusetts has such high energy bills and what can be done about it. The panel will also discuss the upcoming State Senate’s energy bill as an avenue to tackling these concerns. Grab your lunch and get ready to talk energy bills! Register at the provided link.

MCAN May Networks Meeting
2026-05-20 12:00 - 13:30
If you’re interested in how sustainable efforts can go beyond your home, apartment, or business, the Massachusetts Climate Action Network’s May Meeting could be for you. Learn about embodied carbon and how Toronto has developed a standard for limiting the embodied carbon intensity in the construction of new municipal buildings. Join them on Wednesday, May 20th from noon until 1:30pm to learn more about this area of sustainable construction and climate-smart infrastructure, and how programs like this could inform work in Massachusetts. Ryan Zizzo, founder and CEO of Mantle Climate, will be presenting. See their website for more details and to register for the link.

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node
2026-05-21 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-06-18 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-07-16 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-08-20 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-17 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-15 19:00 - 21:00
Come learn about climate issues and advocacy with the 350 Mass Greater Franklin node! The group meets every first and third Thursday of the month. Meetings are currently held virtually via Zoom for the meeting on the third Thursday of the month. Click here for more details. You can sign up for an attendance link via the 350 Mass website.

GECA - Heat Pumps for Renters, Landlords, and Homeowners
2026-05-27 19:00 - 20:30
If you’ve been curious about heat pumps, no matter whether you rent or own, join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Wednesday, May 27th, at 7pm. This virtual session, held in partnership with the cities of Fall River and New Bedford, covers the basics of heat pumps and how they work, the costs and benefits, and special considerations for landlords and tenants. RSVP on the GECA website to attend.

Pedal Through Time at Borderland State Park
2026-06-06 09:00 - 11:00 | Borderland State Park, 259 Massapoag Ave, North Easton, 02356, United States
Biking is a great way get around your local area without generating emissions. It’s also a good way to get outside, enjoy nature, and get some exercise. Kick start your biking this summer with Pedal Through Time – Exploring History and Nature at Borderland State Park. Join a group of local nature and history enthusiasts on Saturday, June 6th at 9am on a trip through Borderland State Park, with stops at various historic locations. The event even ends with a tour of the Ames Mansion. Register in advance and get pedaling!

GECA - Wind Turbine Tour
2026-06-10 10:00 - 11:30 | Narragansett Bay Commission, 1 Service Road, Providence, RI, 02905, United States
If you’re interested in green energy and stustainably powering our grid, join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance for a tour of the wind turbine that powers Rhode Island’s Community Choice Electricity program. The tour on Wednesday, June 10th at 10am is a great place to see green energy in action. Visit the GECA website for more details about the event and to register.

Strawberry Stroll
2026-06-12 16:00 - 20:00 | Downtown Franklin, 9 East Central St, Franklin, 02035, United States
Join the team of Energize Franklin at the annual Strawberry Stroll on Friday, June 12th from 4pm-8pm. This event, put on by the Franklin Downtown Partnership, brings together the local community for a day of food, fun, music, and chance to showcase local businesses and organizations. Visit the Energize Franklin booth to chat about sustainability ideas and what you can do to help the planet. Plus, check out our new solar dollhouse. It’s fun for the whole family. Hope to see you there!

Food Forests: Working with Nature to Grow Fresh Food
2026-06-14 19:00 - 20:00
Join the Sierra Club of Massachusetts on June 14th from 7-8pm to learn about using native plants as food forests in community spaces. Restore Our Roots is a Pennsylvania-based volunteer group, focused on preserving the John Hershey Food Forest, planting native plants in local communities, and helping other communities develop their own food forests. Register today to join this virtual webinar to learn more!

GECA -How to Save Money on an EV in Massachusetts
2026-06-16 12:00 - 13:00
Have you considered buying an EV? Do you want to learn more about saving money during that process? Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance June 16th at noon for their webinar covering how to save money on an EV in Massachusetts. There will be time for questions. Register today!

Native Plant Trust - Plant Walks with Elizabeth James Perry
2026-06-20 13:30 - 14:30 | Garden In the Woods, 180 Hemenway Rd, Framingham, 01701, United States
Do you want to learn more about native plants and the care and conservation of plant communities here in Massachusetts? Then join the Native Plant Trust’s special event on Saturday, June 20th. Elizabeth James Perry (Aquinnah Wampanoag), culture bearer, marine scientist, and educator is leading a plant walk focusing on native horticulture and wild harvests. This event runs from 1:30-2:30pm at the Garden in the Woods in Framingham and is free to all. Check out their website to learn more and register: https://www.nativeplanttrust.org/events/stewarding-the-future-plant-walks-with-elizabeth-james-perry-native-horticulture-wild-harvest/

GECA: Smart Thermostats and ConnectedSolutions
2026-06-29 12:00 - 13:00
As we head into summer heat, it’s great to think about our energy demand, especially when it comes to cooling. Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA)for their webinar about smart thermostats and managing the electrical grid. You can learn about how to enroll your smart thermostat in the ConnectedSolutions program and earn money for helping to reduce the burden on the grid during hot days ahead. If you don’t yet have a smart thermostat, this webinar will give you all the details about how they work and how to go about getting one installed.
Webinars are June 29th at 12pm and July 7th at 7pm. Register in advance and pick the option that works for you! You can also learn more on the GECA website.

GECA: Battery Storage and ConnectedSolutions
2026-07-01 19:00 - 20:00
Did you know you can earn money by enrolling your battery storage system in the ConnectedSolutions program? Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA)for their webinars discussing how you can get enrolled in the ConnectedSolutions program and how battery storage helps to manage the grid, especially during the summer heat. You can learn more on the GECA website Webinars are Wednesday, July 1st at 7pm and Friday, July 10th at 12pm. Register in adance and choose the session that works for you. Hope to see you there!

GECA: Overcharged in New England
2026-07-23 10:30 - 11:30
Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance (GECA) for their latest webinar: Overcharged in New England with Synapse Energy Economics. A Cambridge based consulting group, Synapse Energy Economics recently released a report that identified an average of $22 in hidden fees on the electricity bills of Massachusetts residents. The July 23rd webinar, at 10:30am, discusses how regulatory reforms could cut those fees in half. Check out the GECA website for more information and to RSVP.

Native Plant Trust: Harvesting the Landscape
2026-07-25 09:00 - 12:00
Join the Native Plant Trust at the MassAudubon Long Pasture Wildlife Sanctuary in Cummaquid, MA on Saturday, July 25th for an exploration of native edible plants. A panel of experts will discuss foraging, culinary uses, and how to grow these plants at home, followed by hands-on activities. You can even take home a native plant!
This event is $65 for members and $80 for non-members. For more details and registration, see the Native Plant Trust website.

350 Network Council: VS Goliath documentary series
2026-08-04 20:00 - 21:30
Join the 350 Network Council for the second part of their documentary screening series VS Goliath on August 4th from 8pm-9:15pm. This documentary series follows everyday people from all across the country as they stand up to the fossil fuel industr and fight for their communities. August’s film is VS Goliath: Appalachia. Register in advance to join this virtual streaming event.

350 Mass Greater Franklin Node Meetings
2026-08-06 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-09-03 19:00 - 21:00, 2026-10-01 19:00 - 21:00 | FUSF Church, 262 Chestnut Street, Franklin, Massachusetts, US

Repair Cafe
2026-08-16 13:00 - 16:00 | Milton Public Library, 476 Canton Avenue, Milton, MA, 02186, United States
Stop by and get your item fixed or repaired.

Energy Bill Check-Up Webinar
2026-08-19 19:00 - 20:00
“An investment in knowledge pays the best interest.” – Benjamin Franklin
Whether you’re looking to better understand your own bill or to help others in your community navigate their energy costs, this webinar will provide useful information and practical resources. While helpful for all residents, this presentation is designed for energy coaches and community leaders who desire a better grasp of the details of utility billing and of the special programs––whether seasonal, income-related, or equipment-based––that can help ratepayers get savvy with their bills.
The speaker is Sierra Moll, Energy Consumer Liaison for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office. Her job is to connect residents, community organizations, and local leaders with state resources and advocacy on utility and energy issues. Here are some of the questions she will address.

The difference between supply and delivery charges
Different supply options (basic, municipal aggregation, competitive supply)
When and why rates change, plus why rate changes may not affect everyone at the same time
How infrastructure maintenance and renewable projects may affect utility bills

This program is sponsored by the Metrowest PlugIN effort of MassEnergize.org, in which EnergizeActon.org and other regional community groups participate.
Register here: https://us02web.zoom.us/meeting/register/IpwtfBoMTTGH5gGoP383Eg
Wed., August 19th
🕖 7:00–8:00 PM
💻 Online via Zoom
🎤 Speaker: Sierra Moll, Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office

GECA: How to Save on an Electric Vehicle in MA
2026-09-24 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Green Energy Consumers Alliance on Thursday, September 24th, at noon for a chance to learn about how to save on an electric vehicle in Massachusetts. This webinar will discuss how much to expect for fuel and maintenance cost savings, how to calculate the specifics for your particular circumstances, and how the state MOR-EV program can lower the cost for a new or used EV. Register in advance for this lunch and learn opportunity.

Energize Franklin at the Franklin Harvest Festival
2026-09-26 12:00 - 16:00 | Downtown Franklin, 9 East Central St, Franklin, 02035, United States
Join the Energize Franklin team at the annual Franklin Harvest Festival on September 26th from 12pm-4pm. Come chat with the team about any climate friendly actions you’ve been considering and learn more about the actions taking place in our community. There will even be a green energy circuits kit for kids to explore. We’d love to see you there!
