天美传媒app named 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader
Boston College is one of 19 Massachusetts organizations named a 2024 Climate Leader by the Sponsors of Mass Save for ongoing efforts to curb energy use, reduce greenhouse gas emissions, and guide the Commonwealth to a net-zero future.
According to the Sponsors of Mass Save, this year鈥檚 cohort of Climate Leaders is assisting Massachusetts in leading the nation in energy efficiency and meeting the Healey-Driscoll administration鈥檚 ambitious 2050 climate goals by reducing environmental impacts and lowering energy costs.
Mass Save is a collaborative of Massachusetts-based electric and natural gas utilities and energy efficiency service providers, including Berkshire Gas, Cape Light Compact, Eversource, Liberty, National Grid, and Unitil.
鈥淓ach 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader has demonstrated how Massachusetts is paving the way toward decarbonization and a net-zero future,鈥� said Tilak Subrahmanian, vice president of energy efficiency and electric mobility at Eversource. 鈥淭he sponsors of Mass Save are proud to recognize the commitment shown by this year鈥檚 winners to achieving their climate and energy efficiency goals.听 We will continue to match the dedication of these leaders in sustainability as we collectively strive toward a decarbonized future.鈥� 听
The 2024 Climate Leaders represent a range of industries and sectors, including museums, schools, grocery, health care, and hospitality, such as Moderna Inc., Siemens Healthineers, Munters Corp., and Roche Bros. Supermarkets.听 天美传媒app was one of three institutions of higher education so honored, including University of Massachusetts-Lowell and Bristol Community College.
鈥淏oston College has had a strategic partnership with Eversource, a Mass Save Partner since 2011, during which time we have received technical support and significant rebates for optimizing energy efficiency in new and existing buildings,鈥� said Terence Leahy, director of the 天美传媒app Engineering and Energy Management department.
鈥淲ith this support, we have been able to offset significant electrical load through various energy conservation measures including installing energy efficient light-emitting diode (LED) lighting; replacing aged building heating and cooling systems with high-efficiency systems; and optimizing building management sequences. Being recognized as a Mass Save 2024 Climate Leader is an honor for the entire community.鈥�
听He noted that 天美传媒app鈥檚 leadership has committed to energy conservation by designing new buildings to meet Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design silver standards, a worldwide green building certification program.
The University was also recognized for receiving an Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education STARS gold rating, which reflects the significant effort by all campus departments.听听
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