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Dec 15

New, lower Community Choice Electricity rates announced

As general electricity prices rise, Community Choice Electricity offers affordable and renewable...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Apr 20

Make your spring cleaning zero waste

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...

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...

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...

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...

Feb 16

Zero waste tips during COVID-19

Let's continue to work together to keep our city clean, reduce emissions, and work towards a Zero...

Dec 28

Climate action achievements in 2020

As 2020 comes to a close, we look back on Boston's climate action this year.

Dec 3

City of Boston announces community choice electricity rates, discount for low-income residents

The City has sent out notices to all Boston Eversource customers and is hosting informational...

Nov 25

Apply to help Charlestown and East Boston plan for coastal resilience

Residents can apply for the East Boston Community Advisory Board and the Charlestown Community...

Nov 19

Boston recognized for leadership and transparency on climate action

The City of Boston was named one of 88 cities on the 2020 CDP Cities A- List for quick, bold, and...

Nov 16

Mayor Walsh named Chair of Climate Mayors

Nationwide coalition will continue to lead on climate action and advance an equitable and...

Oct 29

Plans released to protect Downtown, North End, and Dorchester from climate change

City of Boston outlines strategies for a coastline built for recreation and resilience through...

Oct 20

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Compost your pumpkin after Halloween!

Use the City’s compost options to dispose of your pumpkins and work towards a zero waste Boston.

Oct 9

City awarded grant for heat resilience planning study to protect against extreme heat due to…

The grant will fund the City's first heat resilience study, with a focus on our most vulnerable...

Oct 7

Mayor proposes new renewable energy financing mechanism to help achieve carbon neutrality by 2050

Property Assessed Clean Energy provides commercial, industrial, and large residential buildings with...

Oct 7

Boston celebrates Energy Efficiency Day, now ranks second for energy efficiency

Boston celebrates Energy Efficiency Day and ranks second place for energy efficiency, according to...

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