Somerville discusses progress on clean energy initiatives in committee meeting
The Somerville Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change held a meeting to discuss progress on school decarbonization, youth climate engagement and advancements in renewable energy accessibility for the community, on Jan. 7.
Saving Money on Clean Energy for Schools
Amherst could save about $4 million through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA), said Town Councilor Cathy Schoen, who chairs the building committee.
Two Massachusetts schools are ditching oil for geothermal heat pumps
The upfront costs for geothermal heat pumps in New Bedford would normally be nearly $14 million. But with federal and state rebates, installation costs will drop to about $6.1 million.
School week ends with more heat in the classroom
Sara Ross speaks with NBC Boston about extreme heat in local schools as officials tried to assure the community that in the few schools that were not able to be outfitted with air conditioning, they provided fans and water.
As schools reopen in a heat wave, a warning of the climate future
Many schools in Massachusetts need HVAC upgrades to not only heat their buildings in winter, but keep things cool as temperatures increase.
A $300 million idea to equitably 'jumpstart' a climate-friendly building revolution in Massachusetts
A broad coalition of environmental, housing and education advocacy groups say they have a plan to help Massachusetts meet one of its most challenging climate goals: “decarbonizing,” or dramatically reducing carbon emissions, from buildings in the state.”
Massachusetts group to ask for $300 million to renovate structures, meet climate goals
“One-third of all carbon emissions in Massachusetts emanate from the state’s 2 million existing buildings, according to Logan Malik, interim executive director of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, a member organization of the Zero Carbon Renovation Fund Coalition.