The Port Street Design Open House Tuesday, October 25
Join the DPW and the Storm Managment Program for a Street Design Open House Tuesday, October 25, 5:30 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. at The Community Art Center | 119 Windsor St., Cambridge. Free pizza and kids activities will be provided.
Drive on Superpower Electric Vehicle Charging
Dreaming of a Tesla but don’t know where to charge it? Twelve fast-charging electric vehicle ports throughout the City’s municipal lots will encourage environmentally friendly driving habits!
City Council Adopts Zero Waste Master Plan 2.0
The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the completion and adoption of its second Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP 2.0). On Monday, June 9th, The City of Cambridge is excited to announce the completion and adoption of its second Zero Waste Master Plan (ZWMP 2.0). On Monday, June 9th.
Cambridge Mosquito Sample Tests Positive for West Nile Virus
State health officials reported on July 9 that a mosquito sample in Cambridge had tested positive for West Nile virus. The virus is usually transmitted to humans through the bite of an infected mosquito. The risk of West Nile virus infection in Cambridge remains “low,” according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health. Low risk means an infection of West Nile virus is unlikely.
Retrofit Program Development Process - Full Report
To achieve the goals of its Net Zero Action Plan and to encourage buildings subject to BEUDO to take steps to significantly reduce their energy use, the City conducted research, qualitative analysis, and stakeholder engagement to inform the development of a voluntary, comprehensive retrofit program.
2023 Commissioner's Award for Outstanding Performance
As part of a national celebration of Public Works Week, the Department of Public Works (DPW) Commissioner Kathy Watkins and other City officials recently honored the recipients of the 2023 Commissioner’s Award for Outstanding Performance.
BEUDO Webinar
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.