News

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  Cambridge Community Electricity to Offer More Clean Electricity and Lower Prices

  Rates are going down while providing more renewable energy -- and all options will be cheaper than Eversource's upcoming residential rate, although future savings cannot be guaranteed.

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  Don’t Fall For Winter Utility Scams

  The City of Cambridge is urging residents to stay vigilant against an uptick in utility-related scams that often target households during colder months. Find specific tips and guidance on how to stay safe here.

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  Cambridge Joins Calls to Lift State Caps on Solar Production

  Cambridge Climate Chief Julie Wormser and Energy and Sustainability Project Manager Irina Sidorenko told lawmakers that outdated “net metering” caps threaten the City's work toward decarbonization.

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  Cambridge Encourages Residents to Take Steps to Avoid Winter Gas Heating Price Spikes

  Last winter’s colder-than-normal temperatures sent gas heating bills soaring versus prior years. Now, following a proposed winter gas rate increase, the City of Cambridge is urging residents to act early to plan ahead and research how they can cut costs and prepare for colder weather.

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  Cambridge Rolls Out Support for Building Owners as Emission Requirements Begin

  After years of research, planning, and community engagement, the City of Cambridge is preparing for new greenhouse gas emissions reduction requirements for large buildings to take effect beginning January 1. The Office of Sustainability is reaching out to property owners covered under the Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO) to help them understand and prepare for the new requirements.