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Mariella Puerto is Director of Barr's Climate program, managing grantmaking and other initiatives to advance equitable solutions for clean energy, mobility, and resilient communities. She serves as Chair of the board of the Environmental Grantmakers Association.
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The next iteration of Barr’s Clean Energy program aims at transformation in the Northeast energy sector.
Striving for Transformation in our Energy Sector
As part of Barr’s strategic planning, Mariella Puerto shares the trends informing how our Clean Energy program can best accelerate climate action in the region.
Northeast Energy Program Lifting Economies and Lowering Emissions
New report shows states participating in most recent phase of regional carbon cap-and-trade are experiencing significant economic benefits while dramatically reducing emissions.
For Second Time, Boston Named Nation’s Most Energy-Efficient City
ACEEE Scorecard spotlights innovative ways cities are saving energy.
Invisible Elephant in Climate Room Much Bigger Than We Thought
New report finds extent of natural gas leaks three times greater threat to climate goals than previously expected.
Boston Preparing for the Storms Ahead
More than sixty inches of snow falling in fewer than three weeks has most Bostonians saying uncle. However, these superstorms—or "snowmaggedons"—are not expected to let up any time soon.
Boston Hospitals Achieve Healthy Reductions in Energy Consumption
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.
Districts—An Ambitious, but Achievable Scale for Energy Transformation
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.
Little Cities that Could (and Did) Show Leadership on Climate
Learn about a Barr grantee that has been creating its own climate playbook.
Helping the Green Economy Work for All
If we care about equity, we ignore climate change at our peril. Climate change is an inequity expander and accelerator. But it doesn't have to be. The Green Justice Coalition, a Barr grantee, has been showing the way to meet both climate and equity goals.