Eversource creates online hub for energy efficient services with City of Boston

The City of Boston and Eversource have launched an online resource that connects building owners, facility managers, and tenants to Eversource’s energy efficiency services, incentives, and technical support.

The Boston Building Energy Retrofit Hub is available for those who own, manage, or live in buildings larger than 35,000 square feet or 35 units. As buildings account for more than 70 percent of greenhouse gas emissions in the city, this partnership will help Boston reduce emissions and become carbon neutral by 2050.

“The Boston Building Energy Retrofit Hub is an important resource as we strive to achieve carbon neutrality and mitigate the effects of climate change to ensure a healthy and sustainable future for the City of Boston,” City of Boston Chief of Environment, Energy, and Open Space Chris Cook said. “Hands-on support and access to the latest information, trends, and specialized building technologies can be a catalyst for change. The resources and energy expertise offered through the partnership with Eversource is designed to drive greater awareness of the benefits of energy efficiency and more participation in these nationally-recognized programs.”

According to the American Council for an Energy Efficient Economic, Boston was recently named a top city for energy efficiency.

“The City of Boston is a top performer in energy efficiency because building owners, operators, and tenants are actively collaborating and implementing new solutions to reduce energy use and cut carbon emissions,” Eversource Vice President of Energy Efficiency Tilak Subrahmanian said. “The Hub is a strong example of how we’re working with customers to share expertise and streamline access to incentives and programs that make energy efficiency projects achievable. We’re proud to support this collaboration and help the city and businesses achieve their energy efficiency goals.”

Eversource delivers electricity and natural gas and supplies water to approximately 4.3 million customers in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and New Hampshire.