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GRC Statement on Massachusetts Climate Chief Recommendations
BOSTON, MA (October 25, 2023) – The Boston Green Ribbon Commission (GRC) is encouraged by and supportive of the Healey Administration’s engagement with the public and private sectors to address climate change, as detailed in today’s recommendations from Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer. The recommendations represent a bold and comprehensive effort to help all stakeholders get
Boston Grid Modernization Report
Opportunities To Support Electrification, Decarbonization, and Resilience In 2023, the GRC hosted a series of Boston Grid Modernization meetings moderated by Janet Gail Besser and Dr. Jonathan Raab to identify how key actors – including Eversource and other utilities, the City of Boston, and large energy users – can work together to advance electrification, decarbonization,
Canary Media: Boston skyscraper named world’s biggest ‘Passive House’ office
The building, which will use far less energy than a conventional design, is the latest example of the efficiency standard’s growing popularity.
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.
The New York Times: California Governor to Sign Landmark Climate Disclosure Bill
The first-in-the-nation law will compel major companies to publicly disclose their carbon dioxide emissions and could have national repercussions.
WWLP: Healey faces decision over open spot in fossil fuel pilot
Wu Says Boston “Ready to Go,” Waiting to Hear from State.
The Boston Globe: With flashier floods and stronger hurricanes, ‘I don’t think we know what normal is anymore’
Climate scientists say the extreme rainfall and flash floods in Leominster are now expected on a warming planet — and there’s much more to come
WBUR: Why Mayor Wu says Boston’s ‘hands are tied’ on tackling the city’s biggest source of emissions
Boston Mayor Michelle Wu is chipping away at the city’s biggest source of greenhouse gas emissions: buildings. But she’s growing a little restless she can’t move faster.