In Rhode Island, over 100,000 tons of food enter landfills each year. At the same time, nearly 1 in 3 households in the state can’t afford adequate food. When businesses reduce their surplus food, donate edible surplus, and divert food scraps from the waste stream, it can have dramatic environmental and economic impacts. Earlier
One of the most thorough and impactful home energy efficiency certification programs available today is Passive House Certification. In Amherst, Massachusetts, CET’s team of building science experts recently completed the certification process for our third single-family passive home. CET's newest Passive House in Amherst, Massachusetts. What is Passive House Certification? When a
As we race toward ambitious climate goals it’s critical that we’re inclusive of communities that have historically been underserved. CET is deeply committed to DEI and finding ways to improve our services and interactions with the communities we serve. As we seek to accelerate decarbonization, the climate industry must expand language access, remove barriers,
The Community Climate Fund (CCF) is a vehicle for regional institutions and businesses to sponsor local, high-impact carbon reduction projects that help accelerate a just and equitable transition to the low-carbon economy. The fund started with an investment from Williams College in Williamstown, MA. The CCF will support roadblock remediation
While the holidays bring fun and festive cheer, they also bring a massive amount of waste. Between November and December, 25% more waste, or an extra 1 million tons of waste per week, enters the American waste stream. Once your holiday celebrations are over, you might have decorations left over that you don’t know