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This summer, the City of Cambridge launched Electrify Cambridge, a new program to support Cambridge residents with a wide range of clean, green, and all- electric home energy upgrades.

To lead by example, the City of Cambridge is engaged in many initiatives aimed at improving the sustainability of municipal operations.

Two Cambridge Community Electricity Program options are less expensive than Eversource’s residential Basic Service. The default option for participants – Standard Green – provides more renewable electricity from New England resources than Eversource.

Two Cambridge Community Electricity Program options are less expensive than Eversource’s residential Basic Service. The default option for participants – Standard Green – provides more renewable electricity from New England resources than Eversource.

In 2009, the City set a goal to reduce residential trash disposal by 30% by 2020, and by 80% by 2050. With that goal in mind, the City expanded curbside food waste pickup to all buildings with 1 to 12 units. 25,000 households (8,100 buildings) are now eligible to participate.

Come learn about Cambridge's Urban Forest and get a free seedling along with coloring book and crayon giveaways.

Plaza renovation project

We will install pavement markings for a new separated bike lane, bus lanes, and turn-only lanes on Mt. Auburn Street between Brattle Street and Belmont Street. Work is tentatively scheduled to begin the week of April 22.

Increase on-time trips and reduce bus commuter transit times for the #1 Bus on Massachusetts Avenue by installing a Transit Signal Priority system at intersections allowing buses to extend green lights to get through traffic faster.

Milling and paving work on Hampshire Street and one block of Broadway will cause parking restrictions and detours between Tuesday, August 1, and Monday, August 7.