SPeople emPOWERing Princeton

On April 27th, the Sustainable Princeton Lending Library is emPOWERing the Party Like It’s Your Earth Day event at Morven Museum! You will first see the items when you pull […]
2025 Sustainable Home Expo Recap

Sustainable Princeton hosted the 2nd annual Sustainable Home Expo on Saturday, March 8th. This free community event brought together sustainable contractors, solar installers, landscapers, and community resources for residents to […]
Sandy Stands Up for Electrification!

Sandy Sussman, a long-time Princeton resident recently faced the decision to replace her aging hot water heater. With the help of her trusted contractor, Mike Brooks from Redding’s Plumbing, Heating, […]
Why are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) Sustainable?

What are Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)? Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs)—also known as backyard cottages, granny flats, secondary units, or in-law suites—have become a more popular housing alternative that is affordable, […]
Car-free Carmen

For many people, the idea of living without a car is a daunting thought, but, for Carmen and her family, it has always been normal. What started as a temporary […]
People emPOWERing Princeton: Small Space, Big Impact- Barbara’s ADU

Barbara always dreamed of building sustainably, envisioning a home that aligned with her values of environmental stewardship and thoughtful design. When the ordinance for Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) in Princeton […]
Should I Get Solar Panels?

Have you ever thought about installing solar panels but aren’t sure if they are right for you? Follow this flow chart to see if you are ready to install solar […]
People emPOWERing Princeton: How Alexi and Rob Conserve Energy

Meet Alexi and Rob, a couple who has been thinking about energy conservation for years—since the 1970s, as Alexi points out. “I think we always thought about it,” Rob adds. […]
A Conversation with Author Sara C. Bronin and Sustainable Princeton

Join us for a talk with Sara Bronin at the Princeton Public Library on October 14th from 3-4 PM, where she will discuss her book, Key to the City: How […]
Fran and Will are Bloomin’ on Birch

Around 10 years ago, foresters Fran and Will built their home in the heart of the Witherspoon-Jackson neighborhood. Fran mentioned their reasoning for choosing this area saying, “We really wanted […]