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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 and to promote affordable, efficient, reliable and safe energy systems for Boston residents. The Cabinet oversees the Inspectional Services Department, the Environment Department, and the Parks Department, serves as chair of the Mayor's Energy Management Board, and oversees programs and policies on green buildings, groundwater, the Harbor Islands, park planning, recycling, renewable energy, and certain transportation issues.
Climate Action Leadership Committee
The Boston Climate Action Leadership Committee, a 22 member group representing a broad spectrum of the community, is charged with charting Boston's collective response to climate change. The Committee's recommendations will announced in Spring 2010. More Info » |
LED's A Bright New Idea
As part of Mayor Menino's overall efforts to "green" Boston, the City has been exploring the use of LED lighting for public spaces, sidewalks and roadways through the installation of a demonstration project on Boston Common.More Information » |
Raise Your Voice! Get Involved!
The City of Boston is developing its second Climate Action Plan and we need your input!Find Out How You Can Get Involved by Signing Up for Community Workshops on Climate Action » |
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Resources For Residents
Learn more about how to improve your environment, health, and home by making simple changes. Access helpful information on energy savings and assistance or find tips on how the be "greener."
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Food + Fuel Campaign
A partnership between government, business and non-profit organizations designed to help residents and small businesses address the rising costs of food and fuel by directing them to local resources and support services.More Info » |
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Energy Tip of the Day
Keep refrigerator coils clear of obstacles. |
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Neighborhood Recycling Plan
Boston has an extensive municipal recycling program available for residents and in public schools. It is easy to participate and free to use. Curbside recycling is available for 1 to 3 family units and also available for large apartment buildings. Recycling provides revenue to the city and is good for the environment. Read More » |
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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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Greening Municipal Operations
A Mayoral initiative designed to establish green cleaning methods, increase the purchase of environmentally preferable products, expand recycling programs in City facilities, and create a green information technology roadmap to reduce energy use.Read More » |
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Kill-A-Watt
This new tool is available for free rental from area branch libraries and is used to measure the energy efficiency of common household appliances.More Info » |
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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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Lights Out Boston
Partnership between the City of Boston, Mass Audubon and local property owners and managers, this voluntary program encourages participants to dim building lighting between 11PM and 5AM during the fall and spring migratory bird seasons.
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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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