the City of Gloucester
Gloucester Climate Action
Travel Green
✓ When you are ready to replace your vehicle, switch to an EV.
$ Help to Cover Costs
Shop for EVs (new and pre-owned): https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen
Get help switching to an EV with the Green Drive program: https://www.greenenergyconsumers.org/drivegreen
Learn about electric vehicles (EVs):
Green Energy Consumers Alliance Guide to EVs: https://goclean.masscec.com/clean-energy-solutions/electric-vehicle/
Cape Ann Climate Coalition EV page: https://capeannclimatecoalition.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charging/
Use this map to see where charging stations are around you: https://www.plugshare.com/
Help covering vehicle costs:
IRS list of Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credits: https://www.irs.gov/credits-and-deductions-under-the-inflation-reduction-act-of-2022
Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) tax credit estimator: https://www.rewiringamerica.org/app/ira-calculator
Help covering charger costs:
National Grid single-family and small multi-family (1 to 4 units) charging incentives: https://www.nationalgridus.com/Residential-EV-Charging-Infrastructure-Program
National Grid incentives to install chargers at your business or large multi-family (5+ units): https://capeannclimatecoalition.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charging/
Environmental Justice Communities Map: https://mass-eoeea.maps.arcgis.com/apps/webappviewer/index.html?id=1d6f63e7762a48e5930de84ed4849212
National Grid technical support and incentives to install EV chargers at very large multi-family (20+ units) buildings: https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Business/Energy-Alternatives/Multi-Unit-Dwelling-Waitlist-Form
Businesses:
Businesses can receive up to a 100% incentive on EV charging for their customers : https://capeannclimatecoalition.org/electric-vehicle-ev-charging/
✓ Ride public transit.
$ Help to Cover Costs, 📃 Renter Friendly, 🎒 Youth Friendly
Plan your CATA trip by visiting canntran.com
Learn about special passes and fares for students, seniors and people with disabilities: https://canntran.com/fares/
You can also request a ride on CATA's OnDemand service. Find out more at https://canntran.com/cataondemand
Dial-a-Ride and ADA Service is also available in advance of your trip, find out more at https://canntran.com/dial-a-ride/
Find MBTA schedules here: www.mbta.com/schedules/CR-Newburyport
MBTA reduced fares: https://www.mbta.com/fares/reduced
✓ If you have the option, choose to work from home.
FREE , 📃 Renter Friendly, 🎒 Youth Friendly
Subscribe to a local co-working space: https://www.wheelhousecowork.com/
Work at the Library: https://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/
Digital Devices to Go Program: https://www.sawyerfreelibrary.org/digital-devices-to-go/
✓ Walk or bike more often.
FREE , 📃 Renter Friendly 🎒 Youth Friendly
Learn about bike safety: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/bicycle-safety-fact-sheet
Check out the Massachusetts Trail network: trailmap.mapc.org
Information about accessibility and age friendliness of outdoor spaces: https://adfca.org/outdoors/
✓ Car pool.
FREE , 📃 Renter Friendly 🎒 Youth Friendly
Talk to your friends and co-workers about setting up a car pool.
