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Environmental & Energy Services
The mission of the Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet is to preserve and enhance the resources of our built and natural environment, to promote safe, reliable, affordable and efficient energy systems for Boston. The cabinet oversees the Inspectional Services Department and the Environment Department, chair of Mayor's Energy Management Board, coordinates programs and policies on recycling, green buildings, renewable energy, park planning, transportation and groundwater.
 
     
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Lights Out Boston
Under this voluntary program participating building owners and managers agree to turn off or dim all architectural and internal lighting between 11 p.m. and 5 a.m. during the fall migratory bird season.
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Solar Boston Interactive Map
The Solar Boston map allows you to see active renewable energy installations within the City, and to calculate the solar potential of building rooftops. The map was created by the Boston Redevelopment Authority in cooperation with the Solar Boston program. Read More »
     
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Improve Your Gas Mileage
Mayor Menino offers some tips to help you reduce the amount of gas you use.
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Energy Tip of the Day
Take advantage of Boston’s comprehensive, weekly curbside recycling program which includes newspapers, magazines, junk mail, glass and plastic containers, aluminum and steel containers.
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2008 Winners of the Green Awards
Mayor Menino recently recognized businesses and residents who are leaders in sustainability with the 2nd Annual Green Awards.
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Take Mayor Menino's Climate Action Pledge!
Join Mayor Menino in pledging to take these 10 simple steps toward reducing greenhouse gasses.
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Resources For Residents
Like the Camporesi's of Allston, a winner of one of the Mayor's 2007 Green Residential Awards, there are things we can do everyday to reduce our environmental impact. You can join a community garden to grow your own herbs, vegetables and flowers or you can make simple changes to your home to lower your energy costs.
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Recycling Plan
Boston has an extensive recycling program, available to residents, and in our public schools. It is easy and it is free. Curbside recycling is available for 1 to 3 family dwellings and the city collects from large apartment buildings. Recycling helps to ensure the best use of your tax dollars, and it is good for the environment.
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ENERGY STAR Change a Light Pledge
The ENERGY STAR Change a Light Campaign is a national challenge to encourage every American to help change the world, one light - one energy-saving step - at a time. You can show your commitment by pledging to replace at least one light in your home with one that has earned the ENERGY STAR.
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City Calendar See a listing of meetings and events sponsored by the City's Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet.
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Learn about Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
People are taking the Energy Star Pledge and replacing incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) which use less energy. This benefits the environment and your household budget. CFLs do contain a small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing and need to be disposed of properly. You can bring them to the City of Boston sponsored household hazardous waste drop off days. For more information on CFLs and mercury, please click on the CLF Fact Sheet.
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Municipal compost/organic waste/biogas:
The City of Boston is seeking expressions of interest in developing an enclosed composting facility for municipal leaf and yard waste that would include options for biogas generation and greenhouse gas reduction.
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Press Release
Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.
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Grow Boston Greener
Mayor Announces 100,000 Trees Will be Planted in city by 2020.
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