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Sustainable Cambridge

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News

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Climate Chief Julie Wormser and Energy and Sustainability Project Manager Irina Sidorenko told lawmakers that outdated “net metering” caps threaten the City's work toward decarbonization.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

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Coming Up

Sep

02 Wed

September Energy Bill Office Hours
9:00 AM
In-person support from the Cambridge Energy Helpline.
Sep

02 Wed

BEUDO Webinar: Learn About Requirements, Rebates, and Support
12:00 PM
City staff and Eversource Energy Efficiency experts are hosting a webinar that will cover available rebates and incentives through Mass Save® programs, how to request energy data for Building Energy Use Disclosure Ordinance reporting, and other resources to support compliance.
Sep

10 Thu

September Climate Committee Meeting
6:00 PM
The Cambridge Climate Committee will meet from 6-8 p.m.

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News

Cambridge Community Electricity to Offer More Clean Electricity and Lower Prices

Don’t Fall For Winter Utility Scams

Cambridge Joins Calls to Lift State Caps on Solar Production

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

Cambridge Rolls Out Support for Building Owners as Emission Requirements Begin

Coming Up

September Energy Bill Office Hours

BEUDO Webinar: Learn About Requirements, Rebates, and Support

September Climate Committee Meeting

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