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Boston's Climate Action Plan: Public Information Session

The City of Boston has ambitious carbon emissions reduction and resilience goals for 2030. We are developing an all-of-city approach to combat climate risk and ensure a just transistion to a clean energy future. 

April 9, 2025
2025-04-09T18:30:38 - 2025-04-09T19:30:38

Please join us for the Climate Action Plan 2030 Public Launch Virtual Meeting. The Climate Action Plan will outline strategies to reduce emissions, increase climate resilience, and ensure equitable outcomes for all residents, especially those in Environmental Justice (EJ) neighborhoods. During this meeting we we will share more details about the Climate Action Plan Update, review the timeline, engagement plan, as well as how to get involved. This meeting will be held virtually on Zoom. Please be sure to register!

April 9, 2025
2025-04-09T18:30:38 - 2025-04-09T19:30:38
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Plastic People Film Screening

Join the City of Boston's Zero Waste Team and the Boston Public Library for a free showing of the 2024 award winning film Plastic People: The Hidden Crisis of Microplastics. The film will be followed by a discussion.

April 17, 2025
2025-04-17T17:30:54 - 2025-04-17T19:30:54

When: Thursday, April 17, 2025 from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.  

Where:  JP library on 30 South Street, next to Curtis Hall. 

Film Runtime: 82 minutes 

See the Plastic People trailer

Please arrive on time, or even a few minutes early so that we can begin the film on time. We would like to leave plenty of time to discuss the film. We will also answer questions about proper recycling practices in Boston. Many plastics are accepted in Boston's curbside recycling program. That program is a free and easy way to dispose of many of the plastic containers we still encounter everyday. 

April 17, 2025
2025-04-17T17:30:54 - 2025-04-17T19:30:54
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JFK Elementary Geothermal Project Public Meeting

Renew Boston Trust is a program that invests in energy conservation upgrades for City buildings. The current phase focuses on carbon reduction upgrades in Boston Public Schools.

April 14, 2025
2025-04-14T18:00:53 - 2025-04-14T19:30:53

Join the City of Boston for a public meeting to discuss:

  • Progress updates from the Summer 2024 JFK Geothermal well drilling
  • Address community questions and concerns
  • Review engagement and project improvement plans for Summer 2025

Please note: Interpretation will be available.

April 14, 2025
2025-04-14T18:00:53 - 2025-04-14T19:30:53
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E-Bikes Incentive Program: Virtual Info Session and Applications Demo

Join us for a virtual info-session to learn more about the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program!

April 4, 2025
2025-04-04T12:00:47 - 2025-04-04T13:00:47

We will give an overview of the Boston E-Bikes Incentive Program, and provide updates, including a list of participating bike shops. We will also demonstrate how to submit an application. At the end of the time we will open it to questions.

ASL interpretation and other language interpretations will be available for this virtual info-session, and the session will be recorded. If you can not attend the session, you can still sign up and receive the recording, along with interpretations.

April 4, 2025
2025-04-04T12:00:47 - 2025-04-04T13:00:47
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In-Person BERDO Workshop: Roxbury, Dorchester and South End

Are you a BERDO building owner looking for support with BERDO compliance?

April 16, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2025-04-16T15:00:00 - 2025-04-16T19:00:00

BERDO building owners and property managers in Roxbury, Dorchester, or the South End are invited to join us at the Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building for an in-person BERDO workshop.   

Join US to:
  1. Find out if you are eligible for free reporting and verification services
  2. Get a free consultation with a BERDO expert to:
    1. Get to BERDO reporting compliance
    2. Understand your emissions projections and emissions compliance options
    3. Review flexibility measures
    4. Learn about Mass Save services and incentives
    5. Learn about Boston Community Choice Electricity
Come prepared

Optional materials to bring to assist with your consultation:

  • Computer (a limited number of computers will also be available at the location)
  • Parcel ID# or BERDO ID# for your building(s)
RSVP IS ENCOURAGED, BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOMED

RSVP HERE

 

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please RSVP using the link above or contact us at simenesh.semine@boston.gov or at 617-635-3850. 

April 16, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Bruce C. Bolling Municipal Building
    2300 Washington St
    Roxbury, MA 02119
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Dorchester
    Roxbury
    South End
  • Posted:
2025-04-16T15:00:00 - 2025-04-16T19:00:00
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In-Person BERDO Workshop: South Boston and Seaport

Are you a BERDO building owner looking for support with BERDO compliance?

March 27, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • South Boston Branch Boston Public Library
    646 E Broadway
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Posted:
2025-03-27T15:00:00 - 2025-03-27T19:00:00

BERDO building owners and property managers in South Boston and Seaport are invited to join us at the South Boston Branch of the Boston Public Library for an in-person BERDO workshop.   

Join US to:
  1. Find out if you are eligible for free reporting and verification services
  2. Get a free consultation with a BERDO expert to:
    1. Get to BERDO reporting compliance
    2. Understand your emissions projections and emissions compliance options
    3. Review flexibility measures
    4. Learn about Mass Save services and incentives
    5. Learn about Boston Community Choice Electricity
Come prepared

Optional materials to bring to assist with your consultation:

  • Computer (a limited number of computers will also be available at the location)
  • Parcel ID# or BERDO ID# for your building(s)
RSVP IS ENCOURAGED, BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOMED

RSVP HERE

 

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please RSVP using the link above or contact us at simenesh.semine@boston.gov or at 617-635-3850. 

March 27, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • South Boston Branch Boston Public Library
    646 E Broadway
    South Boston, MA 02127
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    South Boston
  • Posted:
2025-03-27T15:00:00 - 2025-03-27T19:00:00
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In-Person BERDO Workshop: Chinatown, Downtown, North End, Beacon Hill, West End

Are you a BERDO building owner looking for support with BERDO compliance?

March 26, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress St
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Posted:
2025-03-26T15:00:01 - 2025-03-26T19:00:00

BERDO building owners and property managers in Chinatown, Downtown, the North End, Beacon Hill, or the West End are invited to join us at the Civic Pavilion for an in-person BERDO workshop.   

Join US to:
  1. Find out if you are eligible for free reporting and verification services
  2. Get a free consultation with a BERDO expert to:
    1. Get to BERDO reporting compliance
    2. Understand your emissions projections and emissions compliance options
    3. Review flexibility measures
    4. Learn about Mass Save services and incentives
    5. Learn about Boston Community Choice Electricity
Come prepared

Optional materials to bring to assist with your consultation:

  • Computer (a limited number of computers will also be available at the location)
  • Parcel ID# or BERDO ID# for your building(s)
RSVP IS ENCOURAGED, BUT WALK-INS ARE WELCOMED

RSVP HERE

 

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please RSVP using the link above or contact us at simenesh.semine@boston.gov or at 617-635-3850. 

March 26, 2025
  • 3:00pm - 7:00pm
  • Civic Pavilion, 5 Congress St
    Boston, MA 02203
  • Contact:
    Simenesh Semine
  • Price:
    FREE
  • Neighborhood:
    Beacon Hill
    Chinatown/Leather District
    Downtown
    North End
    West End
  • Posted:
2025-03-26T15:00:01 - 2025-03-26T19:00:00
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Equitable Emissions Investment Fund Information Session

Join the BERDO team to learn more about the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund 2025 application cycle.

April 23, 2025
2025-04-23T13:00:00 - 2025-04-23T14:00:00

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2025 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $750,000 and seeks to make at least four awards, not to exceed $250,000 each.

Agenda
  • Short overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund
  • Question and Answer session

Register for this event

For more information please visit the Fund Website and the Grant Announcement.

Notice of Accommodation: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BerdoReviewBoard@boston.gov or at 617-635-1732.

April 23, 2025
2025-04-23T13:00:00 - 2025-04-23T14:00:00
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Waste and Circular Economy Networking Extravaganza

Join Boston's first Waste and Circular Economy networking event to connect, collaborate, and discover new technologies in the waste industry!

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T16:00:00
about the event

As a follow-up to our RFI for Waste and Circularity innovators, where we met incredible startups and businesses revolutionizing trash, we are hosting an event to bring like-minded people together to tackle waste in Boston.

This event is an opportunity for industry professionals to network, collaborate, and connect with innovators that can help you grown your waste management businesses.

 

Who’s Attending?
  • Businesses & Innovators in:
    • AI & Robotics for waste management
    • Compost & Anaerobic Digestion
    • Route Optimization & Analytics
    • Trash & Recycling Hauling, Collection & Disposal Companies
    • Policymakers and City Staff
 
how to attend 

This event is open to anyone interested in networking and learning more about this field. Register today!

Register

 
apply to showcase your product

If you're interested in showcasing your product or idea on a table please submit an application. Once you submit the form, we will reach out to let you know if you've been selected to setup a table as a vendor at the event. Application deadline is April 1, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. ET

submit an application

May 13, 2025
2025-05-13T11:00:00 - 2025-05-13T16:00:00
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Equitable Emissions Investment Fund Information Session

Join the BERDO team to learn more about the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund 2025 application cycle.

April 15, 2025
2025-04-15T10:00:00 - 2025-04-15T11:00:00

The Equitable Emissions Investment Fund is designed projects aimed at reducing building emissions. For the 2025 application cycle, the Review Board has allocated up to $750,000 and seeks to make at least four awards, not to exceed $250,000 each.

Agenda
  • Short overview of the Equitable Emissions Investment Fund
  • Questions and Answers

Register for this event

For more information please visit the Fund Website and the Grant Announcement.

Notice of Accommodation: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at BerdoReviewBoard@boston.gov or at 617-635-1732.

April 15, 2025
2025-04-15T10:00:00 - 2025-04-15T11:00:00
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