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City Harbor Islands Wind Initiative
The City is promoting pilot projects to examine the potential for wind power in Boston. City staff work with the Community Wind Collaborative of the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative to study the feasibility of installing wing turbines on Long Island in Boston Harbor. This study builds upon MTC-funded Boston Harbor Islands Renewable Planning Guide, which analyzes the resources of the grid-tied Boston Harbor Islands and identifies alternative technologies and sites. It also assessed environmental, community, and regulatory issues. The City is coordinating this project with another wind turbine project in Boston Harbor proposed by the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority.

Community Wind Collaborative
Through its Renewable Energy Trust, the Massachusetts Technology Collaborative has launched a $4 million initiative, allowing the Community Wind Collaborative to design and construct small wind projects, which will help reduce energy costs and contribute to keeping the environment of Massachusetts cleaner.
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City Calendar See a listing of meetings and events sponsored by the City's Environmental and Energy Services Cabinet.
Department Announcements
Learn about Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs
People are taking the Energy Star Pledge and replacing incandescent light bulbs with Compact Fluorescent Light Bulbs (CFL) which use less energy. This benefits the environment and your household budget. CFLs do contain a small amount of mercury sealed within the glass tubing and need to be disposed of properly. You can bring them to the City of Boston sponsored household hazardous waste drop off days. For more information on CFLs and mercury, please click on the CLF Fact Sheet.
Hazardous Waste Drop-Off Schedule »
CLF Fact Sheet »
Municipal compost/organic waste/biogas:
The City of Boston is seeking expressions of interest in developing an enclosed composting facility for municipal leaf and yard waste that would include options for biogas generation and greenhouse gas reduction.
Request for Expressions of Interest (RFI) »
Press Release
Boston Harbor designated as a No Discharge Area
Mayor Menino joined US EPA Regional Director Robert Varney and MA Executive Office of Energy and Environment Secretary Ian Bowles to announce the designation of Boston Harbor as a No Discharge Area. Effective July 8, all treated and untreated boat sewage will be pumped from boaters' sewage holding tanks into either a pumpout facility or pumpout boat. There are a total of 35 pumpout facilities in Boston Harbor; the city will provide a new pumpout boat and is committed to adding new pumpout facilities. Click here for a listing of Boston Harbor Pumpout Facilities.
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Grow Boston Greener
Mayor Announces 100,000 Trees Will be Planted in city by 2020.
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