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GRC Overview
Learn more about the Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) and how it accelerates Boston’s progress toward a climate safe, carbon free, equitable future.
GRC Press Release: Massachusetts Community Climate Bank Launch Essential to Support Environmental Justice and Zero Carbon Goals for City & State
BOSTON, MA (June 13, 2023) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC), an advisory group of civic and business leaders who work to advance the City’s climate resilience and mitigation strategies, today applauded the Commonwealth and the City of Boston on the launch of the Massachusetts Community Climate Bank. The Climate Bank will be an
Governor Healey Announces Creation of Massachusetts Community Climate Bank, Nation’s First Green Bank Dedicated to Affordable Housing
$50 million in seed funding intended to leverage federal funding and private sector opportunities to accelerate affordable, decarbonized housing development
Utility Dive: IRA to accelerate renewables but financial challenges still acute
Bank of America and Ørsted Americas highlight IRA-fueled demand, financial challenges for renewables.
Boston Business Journal: Boston explores creating a ‘climate bank’ using BofA grant
City officials and the Boston Green Ribbon Commission want to hire a consulting firm to help launch an institution that would finance retrofits and other changes to cut carbon emissions from buildings.