Environmental & Energy Services

The mission of the Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet is twofold: to preserve and enhance the resources of our built and natural environment and to promote affordable, efficient, reliable and safe energy systems for Boston residents.


The Cabinet oversees the Inspectional Services Department, the Environment Department, serves as chair of the Mayor's Energy Management Board, and oversees programs and policies on green buildings, groundwater, park planning, recycling, renewable energy, and certain transportation issues.

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    Sign Up to Save energy, Save money with Renew Boston

    Sign up for your no-cost building energy assessment to save energy and save money. Eligible customers may receive 75% -- up to $2000 off -- to install approved insulation improvements!

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    Moon Island Wind

    The City of Boston, in collaboration with the City of Quincy, proposes to install a wind turbine on Moon Island as part of a shared commitment to addressing climate change and promoting community based clean energy.  The project consists of the design and construction of a single utility-scale wind turbine with a capacity of 1.5 to 2 megawatts, which, over a year, would generate enough clean energy to meet the annual needs of 750-1,000 average homes.

    Moon Island Wind »

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    Asian Longhorned Beetle Confirmed in Boston

    Asian Longhorn Beetles (ALB) were discovered in 6 trees at the Faulkner Hospital in Jamaica Plain last July.  These trees were removed and chipped.  Since July 2010 over 30,000 tree surveys have been done, and no new beetles were found.  

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    Mayor Menino's Stretch Energy Code Ordinance Passed in City Council

    On November 17th, 2010 the Boston City Council unanimously approved a proposal submitted by Mayor Thomas M. Menino to adopt stronger energy efficiency regulations for new buildings in the City of Boston.  The stretch energy code requires new residential and commercial buildings to achieve approximately 20% better energy efficiency than is required by Massachusetts' base energy code.

    MA Stretch Energy Code Appendix »

    Stretch Energy Code Q&A »

  • Charlestown Wind Blade Testing Facility

    City Celebrates First in Nation Wind Blade Testing Facility

    The City of Boston celebrated the opening of Massachusetts’ Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) large-scale wind blade testing facility. Mayor Menino joined Governor Deval Patrick in welcoming state and federal officials to this unique facility based in Charlestown that will serve as a critical component in the wind energy industry, speeding deployment of the next generation of wind blades into the marketplace, and attracting companies to design, manufacture and test their blades in the United States. 

    Read Release »

    Wind Technology Testing Center Fact Sheet »

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    Subscribe to the Green Boston E-Newsletter with information on sustainability news, events and programs for the City of Boston.

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  • Energy Positive (E+) Green Building Program
    Mayor Menino is joined by leading developers, architects, and green building advocates to launch the Mayors' E+ Green Building Demonstration Program, a residential design and construction initiative to bring environmentally and energy positive green homes to Boston's neighborhoods.Watch Video »
  • Oasys to the Innovative District
    A new drinking water treatment company, Oasys, comes to Boston.Watch Video »

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