Consumers for Climate

Hear from two Massachusetts landlords about their experience installing heat pumps in their properties. Both Hubbard Garber and Loie Hayes discuss the benefits and challenges they faced when upgrading their heating and cooling systems. In this episode, we explore financing, operational costs, and practical tips for other landlords considering similar upgrades.

To learn more about your heat pump options, check out these resources:

MassSave Heat Pump Rebates

Clean Heat Rhode Island

Heat Pumps: What, Where, How Much

Canary Media HP rate article

Clean Energy Toolkit for Renters

In this episode, we dive into a recent lawsuit that Green Energy Consumers Alliance joined back in January. The lawsuit seeks immediate relief from the Trump administration’s unlawful federal permitting that made wind and solar development effectively impossible throughout the country.

Clean Energy Programs Manager, Amanda Barker, discusses the lawsuit's background, the legal arguments, and the importance of renewable energy projects.For more information on the lawsuit, check out our blogs linked below:

Green Energy Consumers Joins Lawsuit to Stop Unlawful Federal Actions Against Wind & SolarEarth Day Victory: The Courts Side with Clean Energy

In this episode, Tina Munter and Amanda Barker from Green Energy Consumers Alliance discuss practical energy solutions for renters, including tips on energy efficiency, solar, and electric vehicles. They explore how renters can participate in clean energy programs despite split incentives and landlord approval challenges.

To take a deeper dive in our renter toolkits, check out our website!

Clean Energy Toolkit for Massachusetts Renters

Clean Energy Toolkit for Rhode Island Renters

Host, Tina Munter, discusses the 2025 annual report of the Green Energy Consumers Alliance with Executive Director, Larry Chretien and Administrative Associate, Liz Cameron. They explore the organization's mission to empower consumers and communities towards a zero-carbon world and the importance of transparency through the annual report. The conversation emphasizes the collective effort required to achieve climate goals and the exciting opportunities ahead for the organization.

Join host Tina Munter as she explores the impact of electric vehicles (EVs) on public health. Joined by Caroline Gracia, explore how EVs can reduce harmful pollutants like particulate matter and nitrogen oxides. Discuss the inequitable burden of vehicle pollution on low-income communities and communities of color. Tune in to learn how EVs not only contribute to cleaner air but also support local economies and offer significant public health benefits.

Show NotesEVs and public health webinar

RIDEM 2023 Greenhouse Gas Inventory 

In this episode of the Consumers for Climate podcast, host Tina Munter speaks with Shonte Davidson and Brittany Haringa from Better Together Brain Trust (BT2) about their innovative work in electrification and renewable energy. They discuss the origin of BT2 Energy, their unique services, flagship projects, and partnerships, particularly with the Green Energy Consumers Alliance. The conversation highlights the challenges and opportunities in the clean energy market, the future of EV infrastructure, and the importance of collaboration in achieving climate goals.

Learn about the importance of heat pumps in renewable energy and climate justice with guests Amanda Barker and Bryson Rose. They explore the benefits of heat pumps, including their efficiency and ability to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Delve into Rewiring America's heat pump incentive program in Rhode Island, detailing how it can help homeowners save on installation costs and improve energy efficiency. Utilize the electrification calculator and other resources to understand your options for transitioning to heat pumps.

Rewiring America RI Heat Pump Access Program

Rewiring America Electrification Calculator

Green Energy Consumers Heat Pump landing page

Heat Pumps 101 podcast

In this episode, Clean Energy Program Manager Amanda Barker discusses the new state heat pump rates coming to MA. Explore how heat pumps work, their role in decarbonizing homes, and the recent advocacy for seasonal heat pump rates in Massachusetts. The conversation highlights the financial benefits for homeowners, the impact on energy burden, and the future of heat pump rates.

Show Notes:

Heat pumps on our website

Heat Pump Landing Page

HP episode with Loie 

Heat pump rates report by Switchbox

Dive into the Shave the Peak program where we explore how high temperatures lead to peak energy demand, impacting electricity costs and pollution. We'll explain how Shave the Peak alerts help consumers reduce energy usage during peak times, ultimately cutting costs and emissions.

For access to the episode transcript, visit: ⁠⁠⁠https://info.greenenergyconsumers.org/podcast

Learn about the impact of Green Municipal Aggregation (GMA) in Massachusetts and Rhode Island. Joined by Mikaela Hondros McCarthy, our finance and renewable energy procurement director, we explore how GMA empowers communities to choose cleaner energy sources. Mikaela explains the benefits of GMA, including price stability and protection against predatory third-party services. Whether your community is enrolled in a green municipal aggregation or not, learn how you can support renewable energy development.