Topic Archive: Housing
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What it takes for net-zero buildings: Hano Homes Deep Energy Retrofit Tour
The Green Ribbon Commission invited members of its Cultural Institutions and Commercial Real Estate Working Group to join the Mayor’s Office of Housing for a tour of a Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) project at the Hano Homes affordable housing development in Allston to understand the elements required to reduce energy usage and achieve a net-zero…
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Utilities dig into geothermal systems in race to decarbonize (CommonWealth Beacon)
National Grid readies for second pilot, bringing geothermal to Boston public housing
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Letters: Push is on to shore up the imperiled Mass. coastline (The Boston Globe)
Letter from Senior Advisor for Resilience Bud Ris highlights how “Boston can protect vulnerable areas cost-effectively.” Sabrina Shankman’s Jan. 19 article on coastal flooding comes at a critical time for Boston and the Commonwealth. Although Boston did not suffer significant impact from the recent storms, the Harborwalk flooding should serve as a wake-up call for policy makers. The City…
