Accomplishments
The City of Boston has been nationally recognized as a leader in environmental and energy policy.
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City of Boston Wins Solar America Cities Grant
The City of Boston received a Solar America Cities grant from the Department of Energy for its innovative use of solar. Mayor Menino will announce his own solar participation by including a solar roof on his home.
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Boston Named 5th in the U.S. for Environmental Sustainability
The Economist Intelligence Unit’s Green City Index ranks Boston fifth in the country and sixth in North America for environmental sustainability, earning top scores in the categories of energy and water use per person.
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Boston Ranked #1 Safest City for Pedestrians
The Hub has received the ranking from a national advocacy coalition Transportation for America. Their Pedestrian Danger Index takes into account pedestrian fatalities, size of the region, and the local popularity of walking.
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1st Major City to Require Adherence to LEED standards
Boston is the first major city in the nation to require all large private construction projects adhere to the US Green Building Council’s LEED standards.
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Boston is Top City for Cleantech Companies
Boston is quickly becoming the nation's top cleantech business hub. There are many established cleantech companies located in the area as well as capital investment in greentech projects.Mayor Menino, Environment Massachusetts Highlight Boston's Bright Future in Clean Technology »
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Boston Ranked 2nd Best City for Green Jobs
Rankings released by the Center for American Progress recognized Boston's clean-tech job creation, green construction and engineering jobs for wind power, and the Mayor's Energy Management Board.
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Environmental Merit Award
The EPA recognized Solar Boston and Lights Out Boston with their 2009 Environmental Merit Award on Earth Day.
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Municipal Sustainability Accomplishments
The City of Boston has been a leader in sustainability issues including: energy conservation, renewable energy, alternative fuels/technologies, and green buildings.
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Mayor Announces Climate Action and Air Quality Grant Winners
Mayor Menino announced that the City of Boston and the Boston Air Pollution Control Commission are awarding 2009 Community Climate Action and Air Quality Grants to five neighborhood organizations. The grants are an effort to fund community climate action initiatives that encourage and support Boston residents, businesses, and institutions reducing greenhouse gas emissions and saving energy.
