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Cambridge Community Electricity Program Offers New Fixed Prices and Renewable Energy Options for Residents and Businesses
The City of Cambridge today announced that the Cambridge Community Electricity (CCE) Program is entering a new two-year contract period with Direct Energy Services LLC (Direct Energy) resulting in new fixed electricity prices starting in January 2024. Residential and commercial account holders will also now have three electricity options that vary in price and renewable energy content.
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HomeBridge
Housing program to provide financial assistance to homebuyers
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Homeownership Program Term Changes
The Housing Department is updating the program. Current homeowners can choose to sign an amendment (update) to their Affordable Housing Restriction.
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Cambridge Extends Historic Renewable Energy Opportunity to Residents, Businesses
As a result of a virtual power purchase agreement (VPPA), a new solar farm is being built in Illinois and Cambridge will receive credits for making new renewable energy available to the grid.
/CDD/News/2024/12/cambridgeextendshistoricrenewableenergyopportunitytoresidents,businesses
What is Affordable Housing
A definition of affordable housing in Cambridge.
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Article 22 Green Roofs Requirement
Guidance for complying with green building roofs requirement found in Article 22 of the zoning ordinance.
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Inclusionary Housing Program for Developers
The Inclusionary Housing Program requires developers of certain projects to provide afforadable housing units.
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Limited Equity Cooperatives
Information about limited equity cooperatives, several of which are found in Cambridge.
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First-Time Homebuyer Lottery Opportunity - The Pathmark
The City of Cambridge is offering four new affordable condominiums for sale to income-eligible first-time homebuyers through a lottery process. These affordable condos are located at The Pathmark, 97 Elmwood Street in North Cambridge near Davis Square.
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Economic Census
Business information collected by the Economic Census conducted every five years by the U. S. Census Bureau.
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For Owners of City Assisted Affordable Homeownership Units
Information for current owners of City Assisted Affordable Homeownership units.
/CDD/housing/forhomeowners/cityassistedowners
Incentive Zoning Ordinance
The Incentive Zoning Ordinance requires contributions to the housing fund from developers of certain projects.
/CDD/housing/fordevelopersandpropmanagers/incentivezoning
Affordable Mortgage Products
Information about affordable mortgage products available qualified buyers.
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Switching your energy supply
It is possible to choose a competitive electricity supplier to deliver your electricity, but the terms and conditions of cancellation depend on the contract you sign with the competitive supplier.
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2025 Cambridge Supplier Diversity Fair
Cambridge hosts its annual Supplier Diversity Fair with buyers from all City departments. Diverse businesses are invited to attend.
/CDD/News/2025/9/cambridgehostsits3rdannualsupplierdiversityfair
Attention Artists: Vacant Storefront Creative Design Contest Returns
Local artists are invited to submit their work to be featured in vacant storefronts in Cambridge.
/CDD/News/2023/2/attentionartistsvacantstorefrontcreativedesigncontest returns
Neighborhood Demographics
Docmuents with demographic data covering the thirteen neighborhoods of Cambridge.
/CDD/factsandmaps/populationdata/neighborhoodemographics
Steps to Starting a Business Workshop Series Kicks off 2026 for Entrepreneurs
Ready to launch or grow your business? Join our 4-week workshop series designed for both new and experienced entrepreneurs.
/CDD/News/2025/12/stepstostartingabusinessworkshopserieskicksof2026forentrepreneurs
Worried About Rising Energy Costs? Request a Free Energy Assessment
Learn about ways to save energy this winter with a no-cost home energy assessment.
/CDD/News/2022/11/freemasssaveassessment
Steps to Start A Business Workshop Series
This is a comprehensive four-week workshop for new and existing business owners who want to improve how their business operates.
/CDD/News/2025/4/stepstostartabusinessworkshopseries
Cambridge’s 100% Renewable Energy Option More Affordable than Eversource Basic Service
See information about Cambridge Community Electricity and view updated energy mix information.
/CDD/News/2022/10/energymixlabel
Cambridge’s 100% Renewable Energy Option More Affordable than Eversource Basic Service
See information about Cambridge Community Electricity and view updated energy mix information.
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For Food Truck Applicants
This page describes the eligibility criteria and application process for food truck vendors interested in applying to the City of Cambridge Food Truck Pilot
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City of Cambridge Operations To Go Green
Thanks to an innovative partnership among multiple local institutions and a new wind power project in North Dakota, all of the electricity used by Cambridge city buildings, schools and operations will be 100% carbon neutral starting in 2026.
/CDD/News/2024/11/cityofcambridgeoperationstogogreen
Shop Cambridge this Holiday Season
This holiday season, the City is partnering with local businesses and business associations to encourage residents and visitors to shop local!
/CDD/News/2023/11/shopcambridgethisholidayseason
Homeownership Resale Pool
An overview of how the Homeownership Resale Pool works.
/CDD/housing/forapplicants/resalepool
Statistics Elsewhere on the Web
Statistics about Cambridge found elsewhere on the web.
/CDD/factsandmaps/otherstats
Bluebikes Bike Share
The City jointly owns the Bluebikes bike share system with Boston, Brookline, Everett, and Somerville. New communities include Arlington, Chelsea, Newton, Revere and Watertown.
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