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Sep 22

Mayor Wu Announces New Forestry Division and Urban Forest Plan to Enhance and Protect the City's…

Arnold Arboretum of Harvard University to donate 10 dawn redwood trees to City to be planted across the City

Aug 16

Mayor Wu Plans to File Home Rule Petition to Establish Fossil Fuel-Free Standards for New…

Home Rule Petition will expand upon Mayor Wu’s commitment to make Boston a Green New Deal city.

Aug 12

New Strategies to Enhance Coastal Resilience in East Boston and Charlestown

With the completion of “Coastal Resilience Solutions for East Boston and Charlestown (Phase II),” the City has developed resilience plans for all 47-miles of Boston’s coastline.

Aug 8

Oliver Sellers-Garcia Appointed Boston Green New Deal Director

Oliver Sellers-Garcia comes to this role with extensive experience in urban and climate change planning.

Jul 28

Kate England Appointed Boston's Inaugural Director of Green Infrastructure

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the appointment of Kate England as the City’s inaugural Director of Green Infrastructure.

May 9

Access Increased to Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency

Solarize Eastie will reduce costs for solar panel installation and the Community First Partnership will expand energy efficiency opportunities for environmental justice communities.

Apr 22

Critical Actions to Mitigate Extreme Heat in Environmental Justice Communities Announced

The City to launch an Extreme Temperatures Response Task Force and expand cooling strategies including a new Cool Roof Grant Program, pop-up cooling support for 30 community organizations, and a...

Mar 16

Lower Neponset River Declared a Superfund Site

Federal funds will support the remediation of a historically neglected and polluted natural space.

Feb 14

Executive Director of Youth Green Jobs Initiative Named

Davo Jefferson will enhance workforce development for young adults and returning citizens in fields that address environmental challenges.

Feb 11

Community Clean Air Grant Recipient Announced

This grant will support a community-based initiative to raise awareness about air pollution and improve air quality at community hub.

Jan 21

Recipients of Grants for Green and Mobility Jobs Announced

These grants will support workforce development and career training in fields that promote environmental and transportation innovation.

Dec 15

New, lower Community Choice Electricity rates announced

As general electricity prices rise, Community Choice Electricity offers affordable and renewable energy to Boston’s residents and businesses.

Dec 4

Mayor Wu, U.S. Secretary of Energy Granholm Tour Boston Arts Academy

The new energy efficient school building is currently under construction in Fenway.

Oct 27

Youth green jobs training program announced

The partnership will expand workforce development for young adults and returning citizens in fields that address environmental challenges.

Oct 18

Recipients of Community Clean Air Grant announced

The program has awarded two grants totaling $96,134.

Oct 5

Ordinance requiring zero emissions for large buildings by 2050 signed

The ordinance builds on the Janey Administration's commitment to protect Boston against the impacts of climate change by setting carbon targets for existing large buildings.

Aug 25

Second round of Community Clean Air Grant applications open

The City encourages proposals from residents, nonprofits, and businesses to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

Aug 4

Dr. Alison Brizius appointed commissioner of Environment Department

Dr. Brizius has extensive background in supporting the City of Boston in mitigating and adapting to the negative effects of climate change.

Jul 29

City of Boston launches RFI for feedback on the future of green jobs

The Environment Department invites you to respond to this Request for Information with your ideas about green jobs training and hiring in Boston.

Jun 9

Apply today to serve on Community Advisory Board for green jobs

The City is seeking applications for a Community Advisory Board that will help guide the development and implementation of green jobs programming in Fiscal Year 2022.

Jun 2

Applications open for Community Advisory Board for Wetlands Ordinance

This Community Advisory Board will work to development guidelines for the climate resilience, equity, and environmental justice aspects of the Wetlands Protection Ordinance.

May 27

City announces tribal and government partnership for an archeological climate action plan

The City of Boston has received a grant that will fund the creation of our first plan for Harbor Islands that are experiencing the effects of climate change and erosion.

May 11

Share your comments on regulations that protect Boston's wetlands

Public comment is open for Phase II of Wetlands Ordinance regulations that focus on isolated vegetated wetlands, vernal pools and habitat, and land subject to coastal storm flowage.

May 4

Mayor Janey calls on Eversource to cancel the proposed substation in East Boston

The Mayor is urging Eversource to justify or cancel its proposed electrical substation in East Boston.

Apr 26

Community Clean Air Grant applications available Monday, April 26

The City encourages proposals from residents, nonprofits, and businesses to reduce air pollution and carbon emissions.

Apr 20

Make your spring cleaning zero waste

The past year, a lot of Boston residents have spent more time at home than usual to stop the spread of Covid-19. Now that warmer weather is upon us, many Boston residents will be spring cleaning. It’s...

Apr 19

Reverend Mariama White-Hammond appointed Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Spaces

Rev. Mariama White-Hammond has extensive background in embedding equity and environmental justice into Boston’s communities.

Apr 5

Help us design cooler, healthier neighborhoods in the face of climate change

Applications are open for residents to join a Community Advisory Board to help the City prepare for heat.

Mar 9

Solar panels at the Boston Police headquarters

City of Boston completes $11 million investment in energy efficiency and renewable energy upgrades…

The solar canopy at Boston Police Headquarters completes the first phase of the Renew Boston Trust initiative, which is estimated to save approximately $680,000 in its first year.

Feb 23

Two easy ways to get involved with climate-ready planning

The Climate Ready Boston team has launched the second phase of the planning process in East Boston and Charlestown. Here are two 15-minute ways to get involved in the project today.

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