Download - Environment and Energy Services
Information Provided by Brian Swett, Leah Bamberger, Jacob Glickel, Brad Swing, and Benita Hussain
email [email protected] web www.cityofboston.gov/environmentalandenergy/
An Introduction to Environment and Energy Services
Cabinet-Level
Mayor’s Office of Environmental and Energy Services created as a cabinet-level office in 2004
Oversees ISD, Environment Department, and Energy Management Board
Manages programs and policies on green buildings, groundwater, park planning, recycling, renewable energy, and relevant transportation issues
Mission
1. Enhance the resources of our built and natural environment
2. Promote affordable, efficient, reliable and safe energy systems for Boston residents.
Why Climate Action?2012: Warmest Year on Record in the U.S. by one full degree
-8 Difference from the average temperature (oF) +8
Sea-level ≈ 10” over past 100 yrs
Boston Harbor Tide Gauge
Mean High Water + 2.5’ : Projected to occur by mid-century
Mean High Water + 5’ : Projected to occur by mid- to late-centuryEquivalent to flooding from Hurricane Sandy if it hit during high tide
Sea Levels RisingThis map shows the Charles River Dam over-topped by a “Sandy”-like storm
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Boston’s Climate Action Planning History
10Infrastructure• BWSC 25-year Asset Management Plan• Local Energy Assurance Planning• Complete Streets• Internal Adaptation Working Group
Neighborhoods• Tree Planting• Hazard Mitigation Plan Update• TBHA Sea Level Rise Forum and Community
MeetingsBuildings• Climate Adaptation Questionnaire
City of Boston has been focused on Climate Preparedness since 2007
Solar Powered Fueling Stations for Emergency Vehicles at 400 Frontage Road 120 kW
Deer Island Constructed to Withstand 2 Feet of Sea Level Rise
Solar Powered Traffic Signals Along Evacuation Route
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Climate Ready Boston 2.5.13
#ClimateReadyBos
Planning
Existing Buildings
New Buildings
Emergency Response
Reducing Carbon Emissions
Boston has become a national leader Aggressive goals for municipal and
public emissions Ahead of schedule Adapting best practices and blazing
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Green & Healthy Buildings
Article 37 - Green Building Zoning based on LEED, 2007 - Private Construction 1st in nation
Stretch Energy Code, 2010 20% BETTER energy performance
Climate Change Adaptation Questionnaire
Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance
Atlantic Wharf – LEED Platinum
Renew Boston Solarize
GOAL: 150 New Solar Installations by November 30th
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Greenovate Boston
Drive Bostonians to GreenovateBoston.org
Raise awareness about climate change
Raise awareness about climate actions
Motivate action