Acton Clean Energy Homes Tour 

Spring 2023

Exciting Clean Energy Technologies in Acton Homes

On Saturday April 29 2023 , rain or shine, 10 families in  Acton  are opening their houses for you to see the clean energy technologies they have implemented over the past few years.      Houses will have sign-up slots to visit between 11am and 4pm.

The homeowners listed below are eager to  talk about their solar panels (roof and ground mounted), battery storage, heatpumps (mini-split Air Source Heat Pumps (ASHP), Ground-source, Hydronics, heat transfer), Water Heaters (ASHP, hybrid air-source, solar) , ASHP Dryers, Whole-house electricity monitoring, foam insulation, water filter, induction stovetops,  EV's and EV chargers, electric lawn equipment (incl robot).

Get more information for sign-up here.

  1. Basecamp

Where : Picnic area at the tennis courts / playground at 19  Elm Street in West Acton

What : 

I have been very pleased with the performance of our ground-source heat pump system: very comfortable temperatures maintained in the house in both summer and winter.

2. Ground Source Heat, Water Heater, Solar

Where : Half Moon Hill, West Acton    (9 minute walk from Basecamp)

Home : 3,000 sq ft two-story antique Colonial, built in 1735

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3. Solar, Heat Pump, Water Heater, Dryer, EV

Where : Half Moon Hill, West Acton    (10 minute walk from Basecamp)

Home : Duplex with 1200 sq feet af area

What: 

Don't try to do everything at once, but make a plan and follow it (Zero Carbon Over Time). Don't agonize and try for perfection. Very good and sooner is better than perfect and later.

4. Solar, Batteries, Solar Hot Water, Heat Transfer, Water Filter, EV Charger

Where : Half Moon Hill, West Acton    (11 minute walk from Basecamp)

What:  2,400 sq. ft built in 1996

5. Heat Pump

6. Solar, Heat Pump, Solar Hot Water, EV+Charger

Where : off of Willow Street, West Acton   (5 min. drive from Basecamp)

Home : 1991 New England Colonial (2000 square feet) completely decarbonized off of oil & more 

What: 


Our clean energy transition took place over 2 to 3 years with amazing local resources including local energy 'coaches' for inspiration, Abode Energy taking advantage of many federal & state rebates plus carbon SAVINGS! A major plus was the addition of A/C with the installation of heat pump/mini splits. Can operate via Kumo Cloud APP remotely to control temps. Happy to share our decarbonization journey with others.

7. Hydronics Heat Pump, Water Heater,  Dryer, EV

Where : High Street, South Acton  (7 min. drive from Basecamp)

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8. Roof Solar

Where : near Prospect Street (close to the MBTA station) 

(5 min drive from Basecamp)

Home : 2000 square foot one story "ranch" with finished basement built in 1955, with renovations. 

What: 

Our individual actions may seem like drops in a global bucket. They are, and they also matter. Our actions can inspire/motivate others to think about/reconsider how they're using energy and what's best for the good of all of us. It's important to act on ALL fronts — personal, communal, political — to reduce emissions!

9. Heat Pump, Solar, EV, Insulation

Where : Concord Rd (East) (7 min drive from Basecamp)

Home : multi-level (4) built in 1960, with approx. 2100sf

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10. Solar, Heat Pump, Insulation

Where : Bellow Farms, North Acton (close to rt 2A and Main Street junction)

(10 min drive from Basecamp)

Home:  3000 sq ft open floor plan built in 1997

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11. Ground Mounted Solar Panels, Batteries, EV, Electric Lawn Mower Robot

Where : Newtown Rd, Central Acton (west)  (5 min drive from Basecamp)

Home: built in 2019, prepared for solar and EV charger during build phase

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