BERDO Regulations Development
The Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large buildings in Boston to reduce their emissions. Regulations will set the rules for implementing BERDO.
The Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) requires large buildings in Boston to:
- report their annual energy and water use to the City, and
- reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time.
BERDO 2.0 is an important tool for helping Boston meet its climate goals. The first step for implementing BERDO is to develop and adopt regulations. The Air Pollution Control Commission reviews and adopts all BERDO regulations.
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Still have questions? Contact:
Environment
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1 City Hall Square
Room 709Boston, MA 02201-2031
Upcoming events
EventsPhase 1: Reporting and Verification
Phase 1On March 16, 2022 the Air Pollution Control Commission voted to approve the Phase 1 Regulations and associated Policies and Procedures.
Second Public Comment Period
February 18, 2022 - March 11, 2022
- Februrary 18, 2022: DRAFT Phase 1 Regulations
- Public Comments Received
- March 16, 2022: APCC Hearing Slides
First Public Comment Period
January 21, 2022 - February 11, 2022
- January 21, 2022: DRAFT Regulations
- Public Comments received by February 11, 2022
- February 14, 2022: APCC Slides
INFORMAL Comment Period
December 20, 2021 - January 14, 2022
- January 19, 2022: Air Pollution Control Commission public hearing slides (January 19 slides)
- January 12, 2022: Air Pollution Control Commission public hearing slide (January 12 slides)
- January 7, 2022: Listening Session on draft regulations (January 7 slides | January 7 notes | January 7 recording)
- December 1, 2021: Listening Session on reporting and data verification (December 1 slides | December 1 notes)
Phase 2: Review Board
Phase 2 of the BERDO regulations process was launched in July 2022. This phase focuses primarily on the establishment of the Review Board. It also focuses on regulations on emissions factors, renewable energy purchases and other compliance mechanisms, blended emissions standards, designating tenants as owners, and change of ownership. Please stay tuned for upcoming listening sessions and other events.
Phase 3: Compliance with Emissions Standards
Phase 3 of the BERDO regulations process will begin later in 2022 and will focus on the following topics:
- Hardship compliance plans
- Individual compliance schedules
- Equitable emissions investment fund
- Additional regulations as needed
The timeline for Phase 3 is to be confirmed. Please stay tuned for updates.
