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TOMCAP published today

Posted on September 23, 2022 | Comments Off on TOMCAP published today

The Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) was published today after a year and a half of work by the Medfield Energy Committee TOMCAP working group.

Posted on: September 23, 2022

Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP)

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In 2021, the residents of Medfield voted to support a Net Zero 2050 climate goal and charged the Town with writing a climate action plan.

The Energy Committee is proud to presenting the draft of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) for public comments.

The strategies and actions identified in the TOMCAP mirror the sustainability goals set in plans that Medfield has developed in the last few years such as the Townwide Masterplan, the Municipal Vulnerability Plan and the Rapid Recovery Plan.

Please use this form to comment on the TOMCAP 2022 draft. Thank you!

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TOMCAP workshop – 7PM, 5/19/22

Posted on May 10, 2022 | Comments Off on TOMCAP workshop – 7PM, 5/19/22

From Helen Dewey –

THURSDAY MAY 19 7:00 – 8:30 PM INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP - TOWN OF MEDFIELD CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Inaugural public presentation of the draft Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) ____ We want to hear from YOU! Ask questions and give feedback on the draft plan ____ All are welcome! To request babysitting, please email TOMCAP@medfield.net by Monday 5/16 ____ Hosted By MAPC and the Town of Medfield. https://mapc.ma/medfield-cap Register here: Dale Street School 45 Adams St., Medfield, MA

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TOMCAP workshop 5/19 at 7PM

Posted on May 7, 2022 | Comments Off on TOMCAP workshop 5/19 at 7PM

From the Medfield Energy Committee –

THURSDAY MAY 19 7:00 – 8:30 PM INTERACTIVE WORKSHOP - TOWN OF MEDFIELD CLIMATE ACTION PLAN Inaugural public presentation of the draft Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) ____ We want to hear from YOU! Ask questions and give feedback on the draft plan ____ All are welcome! ____ Hosted By MAPC and the Town of Medfield https://mapc.ma/medfield-cap Register here: Dale Street School 45 Adams St., Medfield, MA

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Color Medfield net zero 2050

Posted on May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on Color Medfield net zero 2050

From Sustainable Medfield and TOMCAP –

Coloring…..
Send us your colored version of this Medfield scene!  We will be drawing two submissions to receive prizes of either a $50 or a $25 gift certificate.   

*No age restrictions, winner to be chosen at random, some additional rules apply, please see instructions on the coloring sheet.


Thank you to MEMO, the Medfield Employers & Merchants Organization, for the sponsorship of the insert in the Hometown Weekly on April 28th.  

If you missed it in the Hometown Weekly or need another one, you can download a Coloring Sheet and see the instructions for how to submit your coloring here.

Submissions must be received by May 15th.

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TOMCAP release imminent – Workshop on 5/19

Posted on May 3, 2022 | Comments Off on TOMCAP release imminent – Workshop on 5/19

TOMCAP, the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan, has been drafted & will be available for public comment soon.

A public workshop on TOMCAP will be facilitated by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on May 19th at 7PM in the Dale Street School cafeteria.  All Medfield residents are invited to learn about the plan and comment on it before it is finalized.

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Cool survey shapes town’s environmental future

Posted on January 5, 2022 | Comments Off on Cool survey shapes town’s environmental future

Really interesting survey from the Medfield Energy Committee re the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP).

Get the questionnaire at https://tinyurl.com/23tnp6vv  and answer questions that look like this

Medfield Plans to Decarbonize to Meet Our Net Zero by 2050 Goal The Medfield Energy Committee is asking all residents to complete a questionnaire so your thoughts, concerns and ideas can be included in the development of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan TOMCAP. n After reading the fact sheet below you can access the questionnaire at https://tinyurl.com/23tnp6vv. n It will take approximately 5 minutes to complete. n If you want to participate in the development of the TOMCAP please email us at TOMCAP@Medfield.net Please pass this on to friends and neighbors! This event is not sponsoreed or endosed by the Medfield Public Schools. Medfield Emissions InventoryResidentialBuildings 39.1%PassengerVehicles 41.6%C&I Buildings and Manufacturing Industries 12.3% Municipal Buildings 3.0%Commercial Vehicles 1.6%Other 0.5%Wastewater Treatmentand Discharge1.2%Municipal Vehicles 0.5%Waste 0.2%(2017 Baseline)Town of MedfieldCLIMATE CLIMATE TOMCAP@medfield.net ACTIOACTIO N PLANN PLAN Medfield is Planning for Decarbonizing Medfield voted to support a Net Zero 2050 Goal and to develop a Climate Action Plan to reach that goal (Town Meeting, May 2021). This public outreach effort by the Medfield Energy Committee (MEC) aims to inform and engage residents in developing the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP). What is Net Zero carbon emissions? The Medfield Net Zero 2050 goal is in line with Federal and Massachusetts goals and strategies. "Net Zero" means that we reduce most greenhouse gas emissions and offset the rest. Most reductions will be achieved through personal actions that are voluntary and make economic sense. What strategies are available to reduce our emissions significantly? Medfielders can remove the most carbon by driving an electric vehicle, installing a heat pump to heat and cool your home, reducing energy needs (insulation, high efficiency lighting and appliances) and supporting electricity made from renewable sources. When do I act? The best time to make low carbon choices is at natural transition points, such as when you need replace your car, upgrade your heating/cooling system, or renovate your home. Why “electrify everything”? Massachusetts has already moved away from coal-generated electricity. Our local grid is substantially less fossil-fuel intensive than previously and is mandated to continue to improve. The consensus path, at all levels, to continue to reduce carbon footprint is to “Electrify Everything”. Why buy an electric vehicle (EV)? In Medfield, the largest source of GHG gases is from our cars (42%). To significantly reduce our carbon footprint, most new cars will need to be electric. Starting in 2035, only EVs can be sold in Massachusetts. EVs are already quiet, clean, highly efficient, over all less expensive, require less maintenance, offer huge public health benefits and new options are becoming available. What about our homes? In Medfield, running our homes produces close to 40% of our carbon emissions. We can reduce our energy needs, use heat pumps for heating and cooling needs and shifting to renewables. 1. Get a free MassSave energy audit and use their incentives and rebates to insulate your home and get the highest efficient lighting and appliances. 2. Electrify your HVAC. Heat pumps are currently the most efficient technology for heating and cooling homes. MassSave offers substantial incentives for installing heat pumps. 3. Install solar panels directly or support solar installations through a community solar program. This can be profitable while supporting the transition to local renewable electricity. Want to get started? Find information & resources on the Action Portal at SustainableMedfield.org If you want to engage with the TOMCAP process, email us at TOMCAP@Medfield.net Where do Medfield’s carbon emissions come from? The MEC carried out a Greenhouse Gas Inventory of Medfield, pictured on the right. The vast majority of carbon emissions come from our cars and our homes (81%). Please take our informational questionnaire Use https://tinyurl.com/23tnp6vv to access the Questionnaire This fact sheet will be a handy companion to the questionnaire. Thank you! Medfield Emissions InventoryResidentialBuildings 39.1%PassengerVehicles 41.6%C&I Buildings and Manufacturing Industries 12.3% Municipal Buildings 3.0%Commercial Vehicles 1.6%Other 0.5%Wastewater Treatmentand Discharge1.2%Municipal Vehicles 0.5%Waste 0.2%(2017 Baseline)Town of MedfieldCLIMATE CLIMATE TOMCAP@medfield.net ACTIOACTIO N PLANN PLAN

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