Sustainable Princeton

?? A big thank you to… Our community partners, especially those who collaborated with us on events this year like Morven Museum & Garden, Princeton Environmental Commission, Princeton Public Library, NJ, The Watershed Institute, Experience Princeton, and the Princeton Adult School, and many more! CAPERS volunteers that research projects in our climate action plan, our expert speakers at our events, and our People emPOWERing Princeton series. Our volunteers at events like SHREDfest, eCommuter Fest, Green House Tours, Sustainable Home Expo, and Earth Day as well as our Monument Hall planting volunteers. All the incredible donors and sponsors who make our work possible. Our S.T.A.R. Neighborhood Leaders and neighbors, who planted 65 native trees and 140 native plants, and the many homeowners who let us feature their sustainable landscaping practices in our Yards series. The Princeton Public Schools and The Municipality of Princeton for the continuous collaboration on their sustainability initiatives. Our Board of Trustees, our board liaisons, and our team for their unwavering dedication to our mission. — The Sustainable Princeton Team Alex, Becca, Christine, Elana, Jenny, Lisa, Madeline #SustainablePrinceton #PrincetonNJ #Gratitude #Thankful #ThankYou

SPEAKER UPDATE ? Join us for an insightful discussion on the current state of clean energy in New Jersey on December 4th at the Princeton Public Library, NJ. Our expert speakers, Veronique Oomen and Abraham Silverman, will cover critical topics such as New Jersey’s ambitious clean energy goals, the role of solar, wind, and other renewables, and the impact of recent legislation on the energy sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how local communities, businesses, and policymakers collaborate to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability. Register using the link in the comments below! #SustainablePrinceton #PrincetonNJ #SustainableMinds #CleanEnergy

The U.S. Department of Energy (DOE)'s new preliminary definition for “zero-emission buildings” aims to make buildings that improve public health, lower energy costs, and help protect the climate. Learn more about the criteria needed to meet the definition, and why there must be climate-focused policies for new and existing buildings. Check out the link to our blog in the comments below! #SustainablePrinceton #PrincetonNJ #ZeroEmissionBuildings

?? Welcome to Barbara’s Sustainable Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU)! This all-electric ADU in Princeton is small but mighty—packed with eco-friendly features like solar power, an Air Source Heat Pump (ASHP), and superior insulation. Every inch reflects Barbara’s passion for green living, from the FSC-certified siding to the rain garden and backyard compost. Take a peek inside and see how thoughtful design can make a big impact! ?????? The American Planning Association defines an accessory dwelling unit (ADU) as a "smaller, independent residential dwelling unit located on the same lot as a stand-alone single-family home." #SustainablePrinceton #ADU? #GreenBuilding #SmallSpaceBigImpact #PrincetonNJ #AllElectric #SustainableLiving

??? Ever dream of building a sustainable, all-electric home that’s cozy, efficient, and eco-friendly? Barbara did just that with her ADU in Princeton! From clever design choices to solar-powered energy, she and architect Kirsten Thoft crafted a space that’s big on impact. Check out the full blog post in the comments below to read all about her journey, her favorite sustainable resources, and how she created a future-ready home for her family. ???? #SustainablePrinceton #AllElectric #GreenBuilding #PrincetonNJ #SustainableLiving #ADU

Sustainable Princeton is delighted to congratulate our very own Jenny Ludmer, CEM for becoming a Certified Energy Manager?. The CEM??designation is one of the most globally respected certifications in the field of energy efficiency and energy management and allows Jenny and SP to be even more effective in helping our community reduce greenhouse gas emissions from our built environment.

Join Sustainable Princeton for an insightful discussion on the current state of clean energy in New Jersey on December 4 at 7 PM at the?Princeton Public Library, NJ ?Our expert speakers, Veronique Oomen and Abraham Silverman, will cover critical topics such as New Jersey’s ambitious clean energy goals, the role of solar, wind, and other renewables, and the impact of recent legislation and funding on the energy sector. Attendees will gain valuable insights into how local communities, businesses, and policymakers collaborate to reduce carbon emissions and promote sustainability.

To our community, The election results will make the work to address climate change and build a more sustainable community harder. But we still have power—no matter what happens at the federal level. How we choose to act as neighbors, friends, stewards of our ecosystem, and members of a larger community is still up to us. Together, we create community. We choose to maintain Princeton as a community of compassionate people who believe in climate change, work in partnership on solutions, feel responsible for each other, and protect our most vulnerable neighbors. We choose to live in a way that upholds our values regardless of federal policies. Our mission continues. Sustainable Princeton has always envisioned Princeton as a model town. We need to be that model town now more than ever. Don’t give up. We certainly won’t. — The SP Team Alex, Becca, Christine, Elana, Jenny, Lisa, Madeline

Happy Halloween from Sustainable Princeton’s Lending Library! ?? SP Staff dressed up as our favorite Lending Library items: Elana Berk - Leaf Mulcher ?? Christine Symington (she/her/hers) & Jenny Ludmer - Bike Rack ?? Alexandra Dill - Water Cooler ?? Madeline Stahl - Garden Tools Set ?? Becca Goldman - Electric Chainsaw (Massacre) ?? Lisa Nicolaison, MBA - Induction Cooktop ?? Check out all the costumes on our Instagram @sustainableprinceton: https://lnkd.in/eMt-qDjR and VOTE for the winner! You can check us* out today! ?? Sustainable Princeton’s Lending Library offers residents and non-profit organizations of Princeton, NJ, the opportunity to borrow a variety of sustainable home items, including electric landscape equipment, induction cooktop, and repair tools, for FREE for up to two weeks. To learn more, visit: https://lnkd.in/emhVegxg *by us we mean the actual library items, not SP Staff! #SustainablePrinceton?#PrincetonNJ?#HappyHalloween?#LendingLibrary

Meet Alexi Assmus, PhD and Robert Dodge, PhD, a couple who have been thinking about energy conservation for years—since the 1970s, but have recently taken a big leap forward when they decided to get serious about tracking and optimizing their energy consumption. ? ?? Read the full story on our blog: https://lnkd.in/er3_X3ez #SustainablePrinceton #PrincetonNJ #SustainableLiving #Energy