Months before this summer’s record heat descended, Boston city councillors knew they had a problem on their hands. The city planned to close a number of public swimming pools many of which sit on Boston Public School building grounds for renovations and repairs, depriving families of a prime escape from the area’s hazy, hot and humid months. “I just want to make sure we’re
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The initiative will also support Honeywell Energy Solutions Group’s existing multi-phase Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC) program with Boston as part of the Renew Boston Trust program to help achieve energy and carbon reductions in city-owned historic buildings.
Wu announces steps to transition to renewable energy missionhillgazette.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from missionhillgazette.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Today, Mayor Michelle Wu announced next steps to purchase renewable energy for municipal properties in Boston in the form of a Request for Qualifications (RFQ). Through power purchase agreements (PPAs) the City seeks to purchase renewable energy from external suppliers, empowering the market as a guaranteed buyer. This announcement is a step towards achieving Boston’s environmental goals that are at the intersection of equity, green jobs, and renewable energy.