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LexCAN is a Lexington-local climate action and advocacy group. We work with partners and collaborators for meaningful change. Join our movement!

Lexington banned Natural Gas and Housing Boomed Anyway

Canary Media highlights Lexington as a town that continues building housing, including affordable units, even after adopting strict green building standards.

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Helping Residents Electrify Everything

LexCAN works closely with the Town of Lexington's sustainability team to create programs like Clean Heat Lexington.

Reducing Waste and Protecting Ecosystems

We work closely with many local partners like LexZeroWaste, Lexington Living Landscapes, and many more organizations for maximum impact.

Advocating for Policy Change

LexCAN has helped turn climate ideas into town bylaws, including the nation’s first gas-powered leaf blower ban and a fossil fuel ban in new home construction. Advocacy drives action.

Trusted by local climate leaders

Backed by Bill McKibben, Sen. Mike Barrett, Kerry Emanuel, and Maggie Peard.

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Lexington Waste Collection Program

Upcoming community forums and other advocacy actions

Volunteer with LexCAN

Help with events, outreach, clean energy programs, and local climate advocacy.

Electrify Your Home

Explore heat pumps, EVs, rebates, and other ways to reduce emissions and save money.

Shave the Peak

On peak alert days, raise thermostats, delay laundry, unplug devices, and charge early

Reduce Waste

Explore easy ways to reduce waste, save money, and build community.

Coming Up

Sustainable Middlesex: Carbon Countdown 2026

December 5th 2026 | 9:30 am - 11:30 am

Available on zoom and in person. REGISTER HERE FOR THE ZOOM LINK

How can Massachusetts move beyond natural gas to a clean energy future? Featuring Senator Mike Barrett, Anne Wright, co-founder of the Building Electrification Accelerator, and Audrey Schulman of Black Swan Lab as speakers.

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Upcoming Events
DIY Halloween Costume Show and Contest: From Waste to Wonder

Oct 1st @ All Day

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Order Organic Holiday Turkey from LexFarm

Oct 1st @ All Day

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MCAN November Networks Meeting: Farewell Address to the Advocates

Nov 9th @ 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm

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Climate Conversations

Lexington HeatSmart for Chinese Speakers Project Article: What exactly makes your newly installed smart meter "smart"?

Read this article by Beibei Wang, Lexington HeatSmart’s Liaison to the Chinese Community, by clicking here and translating to english. Although the article was written in Chinese, it is applicable to all Lexington residents. This article was made possible through […]

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Lexington HeatSmart for Chinese Speakers Project Article: Can Heat Pumps Keep Our Homes Warm During Massachusetts Winters?

Read this article by Beibei Wang, Lexington HeatSmart’s Liaison to the Chinese Community, by clicking here and translating to english. Although the article was written in Chinese, it is applicable to all Lexington residents. This article was made possible through […]

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Come to the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair

Join LexCAN and the Town of Lexington for the 2026 Lexington Sustainability Fair, a free community event connecting Lexington residents with local organizations, businesses, municipal programs, and experts working to create a healthier, more sustainable future. Whether you’re looking to […]

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Learn & Educate

Impacts of Climate Change: Oceans

Just as a heart circulates blood and regulates the body’s temperature, the ocean controls the circulation of heat and moisture throughout the climate system. When we burn fossil fuels, we put a lot of stress on the ocean, damaging its […]

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The Science of Climate Change

When we burn fossil fuels for energy to heat and cool our homes, run our vehicles, and power our electronics and appliances, we emit carbon dioxide into the atmosphere. This adds to the blanket of heat-trapping gases that has kept […]

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For conversations about sustainability, join the

Lexington Green Network Facebook Group

Lexington Global Warming Action Coalition

Partner Organizations

Resilient LexingtonCitizens for Lexington ConservationLPS Green TeamsLexington Living LandscapesLex Zero Waste CollaborativeSustainable Lexington Committee