Northampton updates geothermal plan for high school; test well this spring, procurement via DOER City staff told the commission it expects to drill a test well this spring and begin construction over the summer for a geothermal project at Northampton High School; procurement will proceed under Chapter 25A Section 11 with DOER oversight and a contract is expected in March.

Northampton High School is gearing up for a groundbreaking geothermal project that promises to transform energy use while navigating the challenges of construction logistics this summer.

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Northampton energy commission opens year with wide-ranging priority discussion on food waste, landscaping equipment and local clean-energy options At its January meeting the Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission solicited public input and discussed priorities for 2026, including household food-waste separation, phasing out gas-powered landscaping equipment, more transparency in community choice aggregation and expanding EV charging and active-transportation infrastructure.

The Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission is taking bold steps toward a greener future, tackling everything from food waste to electric landscaping equipment in their 2026 vision!

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Smithville secures Green School Works grant for heat pump hot water heater system Smithville receives grant to implement innovative hot water system addressing energy needs.

Northampton is taking bold steps towards a sustainable future with new grants for energy efficiency, including an innovative heat pump system at local schools!

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