Mass Save offers many
Opt In and Opt Up in Watertown Electricity Choice
Learn about simple ways to save energy and save money
Buildings & Energy
From electrifying and retrofitting our homes and businesses to increasing the renewable energy in our grid, we can decrease Watertown’s contributions to climate change while also promoting healthy, livable, and affordable neighborhoods.
Our Goals
- By 2050, 100% of electricity is sourced from renewables.
- By 2050, Watertown's buildings are efficient, resilient, and carbon neutral.
What You Can Do
Ways to Save
From tips and utility sponsored rebates and incentives for energy saving measures, the Mass Save program covers everything from highly efficient appliances to deep energy retrofits to getting rid of an old refrigerator. Opt in or opt up in Watertown Electricity Choice to ensure the energy you do use is a clean as possible!
Transportation & Mobility
From enhancing electric vehicle (EV) infrastructure to offering more and safer ways to walk and bike, we can decrease Watertown’s contributions to climate change while also promoting public health and wellness and a more connected, vibrant community.
Our Goals
- By 2050, non-vehicular transportation options are accessible, affordable, connected, and well-utilized throughout Watertown.
- By 2050, 100% of Watertown registered vehicles are electric.
What You Can Do
Transportation Resources
There are many transportation resources available to help residents and workers in Watertown reach their destinations in ways that are sustainable for the planet and promote a healthy and connected community.
The Watertown Healthy Transportation Newsletter has regular tips and resources for getting around
Explore the full network of Bluebikes destinations and how to use the system
Employers, workers and residents can find a range of resources to connect with carpools, transit benefits, and other services through the Watertown Transporation Management Association
Natural Resources
We have an opportunity to work with—not against—our natural systems to protect habitats, infrastructure, and public health, and it’s our responsibility to ensure that everyone in the Watertown community can access and enjoy these benefits.
Our Goal
- By 2050, Watertown's natural assets and green space are enhanced, equitable distributed, and delivering full ecosystem benefits.
What You Can Do
Add Your Own Green Infrastructure
Everyone can be a part of building a literally greener Watertown by investing in the green space that is right around their home. Planting in a bare place or taking care of the trees and other plants around you can improve your surroundings and that of your neighbors.
Beautify Your Streetscape
Support Teens for Trees
Get a Tree for your Planting Strip
Learn How to Plant a Tree in Your Yard
Community Greening Program
Through a new grant funded Equity-Based Community Greening Program, Watertown has identified specific neighborhoods that are more vulnerable to impacts of climate change, like flooding from extreme storms and urban heat, and designed solutions to make these areas safer, enjoyable, and more resilient for residents who live there.
Learn MoreWhat You Can Do
Get Involved with the Project!
Invite Community Ambassadors to give presentations about the program to your group or organization!
Infrastructure & Waste Management
From reducing our resource consumption to ensuring that infrastructure is helping to mitigate and enhance resilience to climate change, Watertown aims to ensure the critical services and infrastructure that keep the city running remain reliable and efficient.
Our Goals
- By 2050, Watertown has achieved a net zero waste community status.
- By 2050, Watertown's infrastructure is well maintained and resilient to the impacts of climate change.
What you Can Do
Resources for Infrastructure and Waste Management
While the Town is working to reduce our waste and increase our infrastructure's resilience, we need everyone playing their part to improve Watertown's performance.
Learn About Town Resources to Help Manage Waste
Start Recycling your Used Textiles
Public Health and Preparedness
As climate change threatens to impact our health and well-being, we have a responsibility to improve our climate change preparedness and response, as well as provide accessible resources for physical, mental, and emotional health.
Our Goal
- By 2030, Watertown is a model for community resilience to climate change.
What You Can Do
Public Health and Preparedness Resources
Take advantage of Watertown's many resources to help residents and businesses prepare for extreme weather events and improve health and well-being.
Sign up for emergency alerts to hear about severe weather or unexpected road closures
Participate in Live Well Watertown's active living and walking programs
Get local and healthy foods at your local farmers' market
