Renewable Energy & Conservation Initiatives
The City of Boston continues to pursue energy-saving initiatives to conserve energy in municipal buildings and also encourage residents and businesses to improve their energy use. We are dedicated to the development and construction of public and private renewable energy systems throughout our community.
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Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
Mayor Thomas M. Menino filed the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance with the Boston City Council February 22, 2013. As a component of the City’s Climate Action Plan to meet the Mayor’s greenhouse gas reduction goal of 25 percent by 2020, this ordinance would require all large and medium sized buildings to report their annual energy and water use to the City of Boston. The proposed ordinance is intended to encourage building owners to participate in local utility energy efficiency programs and educate tenants on building performance.
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Renew Boston
Renew Boston is a service of the City of Boston and its partners to help Boston residents, businesses, and institutions save energy and money, and to create jobs. Sign up today for a FREE energy assessment for your home. Call (617) 635-SAVE.
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Join Us for Earth Hour 2013
Earth Hour 2013 will take place on March 23rd from 8:30 to 9:30 pm city-wide. Join us to raise awareness for climate change.
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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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LED Street Lights Are Here
As part of Mayor Menino's overall efforts to Greenovate Boston, the City has been installing LED street lights all across Boston saving money, reducing energy use and improving the quality of light on city streets.
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City of Boston PV Monitoring
Two of the City's newest solar arrays--400 Frontage Road (120 kW capacity) and Boston Archives Center (95 kW capacity)--are connected to live tracking through Deck Monitoring. Check out the links below to see how much these PV arrays are currently generating, how much greenhouse gas emissions they have saved, or see their entire history log since they went live!
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Renew Boston Solar
Renew Boston Solar is the City's initiative to encourage the widespread adoption of solar technology and equipment throughout Boston.
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Residential Energy Saving Tips
There are many things we can do to lower our energy costs; some can be done right away. Consult the Residential Energy Saving Tips checklist for ways you can save on gasoline, energy and water use, and heating and cooling your home.
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Wind Energy
The City of Boston is the largest municipal purchaser of wind power in New England.
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Use Less Energy with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
Compact Fluorescent Light bulbs (CFL's) use less energy than traditional incadescent lightbulbs. A single CFL will save you $40 over the lifetime of the bulb.
News & Press Releases
- Solar energy industry is flourishing in Mass
- City of Boston Awarded $90,000 from US Department of Energy's Rooftop Solar Challenge
- Mayor Menino Announces New Residential Solar Program to Help Residents Go Green
- City's Antique Lanterns To Sport A Greener Tint
- E+ Press Release
- Mayor Menino Announces Start to Annual Lights Out Boston Program and Earth Hour 2011
- Mayor Menino Announces Three Community Organizations Receive Funding to Expand Renew Boston Outreach
- 13 Local Partners Join Renew Boston Effort to Provide Residents With Savings
- Mayor Menino's Stretch Energy Code Unanimously Approved
- Boston Public Library Announces Opening Date for Renovated Brighton Branch
- Mayor Menino Announces $900,000 for Energy Improvements to Affordable Housing Developments
- Mayor Menino Helps Residents Save Cash and Lower Utility Bills with Free Energy Efficiency Upgrades
