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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.
Mayor Announces Climate Action Leadership Committee
Mayor Menino was joined by Former Vice President Al Gore to name the Boston Climate Action Leadership Committee, a 22 member group representing a broad spectrum of the community charged with charting Boston’s collective response to climate change. Press Release » More Info » |
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Kill-A-Watt
This new tool, available for free rental from libraries, can be used to measure the energy efficiency of your household appliances.More Info » |
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Green Awards
The Mayor's Green Awards program recognizes that citizens and business owners play an important role in advancing the city's sustainability agenda.Read More » |
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Greening Municipal Operations
A Mayoral initiative to use green cleaning, increase the purchase of environmentally preferred products, expand the recycling programs in City facilities, and a green information technology roadmap to reduce energy use.Read More » |
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Food + Fuel Campaign
A partnership between government, businesses and non-profit organizations, this action plan will help residents and small businesses address the rising costs of food and fuel.More Info » |
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Climate: Change
Climate: Change is the City of Boston's plan to reduce its contributions to the causes of climate change and to adapt to the changes already underway. It describes the sources of Boston's greenhouse gas emissions and the actions the City is taking to reduce them.
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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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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.
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Energy Tip of the Day
Minimize car idling. No more than 30 seconds of idling is necessary on winter days. It wastes gasoline and is bad for the environment. |
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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.Take the Pledge » |
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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. Read More » |
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