Sustainable Sudbury.org was founded in 1990 as the Earth Decade Committee to commemorate Earth Day and is now a chapter of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network and member of Transition Massachusetts. Some of its initiatives have included establishing an Energy and Sustainability Green Ribbon Committee, participating in the Solarize Mass program which installed over 1.28 megawatts of solar across 137 systems, and operating plastics and Styrofoam recycling collections since 1994. The organization focuses on forging partnerships, promoting community participation through educational events, and sharing best practices. Future plans include auditing municipal facilities and expanding bike infrastructure and energy initiatives.

1. Sustainable Sudbury.org
chapter of Massachusetts Climate Action Network
member of Transition Massachusetts
Founded in 1990 as
Earth Decade Committee
commemorating 20th anniversary of Earth Day

2. Initiatives in Sudbury
• Energy and Sustainability Green Ribbon Committee, 2009
• Charter member of The Green Communities Program
• Solar projects: Atkinson, Noyes, landfill 1.5MW install, LSRHS canopy 1MW
• SOLARIZE MASS, 2012 17 communities participating
• generated 5.1MW over 803 installations total
Lincoln Wayland Sudbury
• 32 systems, 313.8kW 74 systems, 659.1kW 31systems, 308.8kW
• Partnered with a solar company for a total of 137 systems generating 1.28MW
• Plastics and Styrofoam Collections 1994-Present
• New collection process and partner REFOAMIT

3. Successes
and Best Practices
• Forge Strong Partnerships
– State and Town government- DOER grants
– Reliable Vendor Partners
• Energy Services Company (ESCO)
• Styrofoam Collection Company
• Energy / Audit Company
• Promote Participation
– Keep membership informed and engaged
– Host educational, fun, and impactful events
– Be reliable—composters sold near cost for 10+ years

4. Future Plans
• Investment grade audit of all municipal
facilities to utilize intelligent energy controls
• Solar Promotional Events
– Café informational forum
– Open House of completed installations
• Share the Road initiative
– Signs and marked bike lanes
– Safe routes map—expand and maintain sidewalks
– Collaborate with rail trail initiatives

5. Let’s Spend Our Time Together
• Productively!!
– Pool information- share promotional ideas,
events, support materials
• Safe Bike Initiatives
• Solarize Mass- Phase II
• Expand energy incentives awareness
• Leverage our spheres of influence
– Promote and effect green initiatives in other
areas of our lives—work, worship, schools, etc.

6. Resources
• http://www.sudbury.ma.us/departments/Energy
• www.solarizemass.com
• http://brucefreemanrailtrail.org
• http://sustainablesudbury.org
• http://transitionmassachusetts.ning.com
• http://www.arrtinc.org/google_map5.asp
• http://massbike.org