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Real-time energy consumption data – Boston University
Case Study Background Boston University first adopted a climate action plan in 2017, setting a visionary goal of reaching net-zero emissions for its operations by 2040, a decade sooner than the Commonwealth as a whole. As the owner of 15.6 million square feet of buildings in the city, BU has been working to reduce those
“Now comes the tough part- building resiliency.” – A Conversation with Arbella’s John Donohue
Although Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) member John Donohue retired as CEO of Arbella Insurance in June, he remains board chair of the Boston-based company, as well as CEO of Arbella’s Charitable Foundation. When the GRC launched in late 2010, Donohue was the only insurance industry representative invited to become a founding member. He is excited
Statement on Energy Affordability Act by Amy Longsworth, Executive Director of the GRC
“The Governor’s energy legislation offers tremendous cost-saving benefits for consumers, and it can also help Boston’s anchor institutions and major employers greatly increase their use of lower-cost, renewable, and clean energy sources. Three measures that are especially exciting: -Amy Longsworth, Executive Director, Boston Green Ribbon Commission
Cut the Green Ribbon: CCAP Cohort Celebrates Climate Action Planning
This May, members from Boston’s cultural institutions, commercial real estate community, and nonprofit sectors celebrated the completion of a nine-month journey towards institutional climate resilience. The participants in the Green Ribbon Commission’s 2024/2025 Collaborative Climate Action Planning (CCAP) cohort celebrated their graduation from the program in a ceremony complete with awards and a triumphant ribbon