Topic Archive: Commercial Real Estate
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How a Sustainability Group, a Developer, and Voters came together for a Large-Scale, All-Electric Apartment Complex in Newton
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How a Sustainability Group, a Developer, and Voters came together for a Large-Scale, All-Electric Apartment Complex in Newton
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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…
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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,…
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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.
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GRCx Program: How a Sustainability Group, a Developer, and Voters came together for a Large-Scale, All-Electric Apartment Complex in Newton
This GRCx will explore the dramatic story of how expert volunteers with the sustainability advocacy group Green Newton persuaded and worked with housing developer Northland Investment Corp. to adopt and commit to rigorous, all-electric, Passive House certification for an 800-unit, mixed-use community called the Pattern District. The resulting residential buildings will be so efficient that…
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AASHE Conference & Expo: A Collaborative Approach to Scale Climate Action In Boston (Panel)
The Collaborative Climate Action Planning program shows that working together fosters climate progress & lasting change. Rapidly changing regulations that limit carbon emissions from large buildings in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the City of Boston require adjustments to energy procurement, building plans, and site management of institutions across a range of sectors. The pace…
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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.
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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.
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WWLP: Healey faces decision over open spot in fossil fuel pilot
Wu Says Boston “Ready to Go,” Waiting to Hear from State.
