Category: Clean Energy

Boston Hospitals Achieve Healthy Reductions in Energy Consumption

[STAFF] Mariella Puerto Photo 2022

Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New data shows Boston hospitals have cut their energy use by six percent over the last three years, despite continued facility growth. These reductions have not only saved the hospitals $12 million—they have helped put Boston on track to achieving its ambition climate goals.

January 20, 2015 | Category: Climate

Districts—An Ambitious, but Achievable Scale for Energy Transformation

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

What will it take to catalyze and accelerate the kind of energy transformation required to increase reliability, enhance resilience, meet ambitious climate goals, and create economic development opportunities? And what role can foundations play? Key takeaways from a recent gathering of funders interested in urban sustainability sponsored by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities.

December 17, 2014 | Category: Climate

Little Cities that Could (and Did) Show Leadership on Climate

[STAFF] Mariella Puerto Photo 2022

Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

Learn about a Barr grantee that has been creating its own climate playbook.

November 13, 2014 | Category: Climate