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The Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) of 2022 provided sweeping benefits to building decarbonization efforts by expanding tax credits for certain clean energy projects such as geothermal and solar, among others. And for the first time, provisions were included to allow nonprofit institutions to participate.
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A decades-old problem of siting and permitting clean energy infrastructure expeditiously—with consideration for natural, community, and environmental justice impacts—was solved through a stakeholder-engaged, consensus-driven process. Governor Maura Healey signed the 2024 Climate Law into effect on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, ushering in a major step in the state's clean energy transition.
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GreenerU is excited to be selected as a vendor for the City of Boston’s newly launched Building Decarbonization Advisor Program. This initiative, part of the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO), is designed to assist eligible building owners in identifying and developing decarbonization solutions and supporting Boston’s commitment to a net-zero future by 2050.
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In October, GreenerU’s CEO Rob Durning attended ASHRAE’s Decarbonization of Tall Buildings conference in New York City, a gathering of industry leaders focused on addressing the challenges and innovations in construction and building operations. Rob shared his insights with the GreenerU team, and we’re pleased to now share them here.
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GreenerU’s Vice President of Planning attended the Decarb New York 2024 Summit on September 19 and brought back some key takeaways about technologies, financing, and successes at higher education institutions across New York.
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From nuclear engineering to climate communications to data analytics, GreenerU's 2024 summer interns bring a wealth of interests and perspectives to the team—and we can't wait for you to get to know them better.
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With any new version of STARS comes a slew of methodology changes that can be difficult to manage and keep track of. With this in mind, GreenerU has identified the three most impactful changes that will affect your STARS process the next time you submit.
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Design is a powerful tool in GreenerU’s arsenal, and one that we leverage to tackle one of the biggest obstacles in our field: communicating about sustainability.
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The electric vehicle charging infrastructure in Massachusetts is getting a big financial boost. Learn more about what this means for drivers and the organizations looking to install charging stations.
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Whether reviewing, coordinating, or managing the entire process of submitting an inventory, GreenerU can help you with AASHE STARS.
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GreenerU strives to empower our clients in exploring pathways to lower greenhouse gas emissions and make sustainable lifestyle choices. But what do we do when no one is looking?
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GreenerU's Jennifer Haugh leans into the complex. Learn how she believes in the healing powers of stakeholder engagement—and how her background in art and music makes her the perfect fit to lead your climate action planning process.
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Rob Durning, the GreenerU CEO, talks about how climate change mitigation, energy efficiency, decarbonization, and construction project management all boil down to a simple formula: helping people.
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An ongoing tradition at GreenerU are the "cocktails du quartier," shared with team trivia winners at company all-hands meetings. Below are some of our recent favorites.
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If the toughest of customers with the highest standards for vehicular reliability can find satisfaction in the latest incarnations of the electric vehicle, think of what lies in store for other EV types, and furthermore, the future of electric vehicles.
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Is your facility ready for the future of electric vehicles? Now is the perfect time to find out. Projects may be eligible for 100% of infrastructure upgrade costs through utility incentive programs—and GreenerU is here to help you navigate the whole process.
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One of the country’s most prestigious veterinary animal care facilities charts a path to a modern plumbing upgrade—a challenge not unlike converting to low-temperature hot water systems. And all without missing a beat of regular operations. Here’s how they did it.
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We regretfully announce the passing of an Industrial-Age workhorse that has warmed many hearts, as well as the planet: the boiler.
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A new requirement of BERDO 2.0 in 2022: third-party verification of buildings must be completed by a qualified energy professional. GreenerU is here to help you not only with verification, but with preparing your institutions, buildings, and facilities for a climate-neutral Boston.
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Participating utilities to offer incentives for Massachusetts ratepayers for heat pumps in the transition to electrification.
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The GreenerMass deadline for the expenditure of remaining funds has been extended. This program offers capital for energy-efficiency projects requiring no up-front costs to institutions.
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Understanding the ins and outs of financing energy projects is not everyone's strength. But getting more familiar with the different, sometimes creative ways you can help your institution figure out how to pay for efficiency and renewables could make a difference. This presentation was designed to help you develop more familiarity with the terms, the pros, the cons, and the contingencies to make conversations with your institution's CFO go more smoothly.
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With everything else competing for funding, bandwidth, and attention, how do you integrate climate neutrality efforts with other campus priorities?
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As institutional campuses are exploring ways to draw down greenhouse gas emissions, one of the largest sources of ongoing emissions is heat via fossil fuels. Many campuses use steam, a century-old technology that relies on coal, natural gas, or nuclear energy to heat water into steam that is piped through buildings through radiators. But technology has greatly advanced to the point of requiring nearly ambient-temperature water to heat our buildings. Moving toward climate neutrality means moving away from these old technologies and towards approaches like strategic electrification that can be fueled by renewable sources.
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From college presidents to the U.S. President, there is a growing drumbeat from leadership nationwide to address the climate crisis. The general consensus is that the path to mitigating climate change is clear: achieving climate neutrality. This article is a look at the current state of climate neutrality on college campuses, zeroing in on efforts, challenges, and solutions.
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What is leadership? You might think it’s your campus President—and you might be right. But campuses are more complicated than straightforward hierarchies, and there are tried-and-true ways of empowering and engaging leadership and supporters of climate mitigation that draw from best practices in grassroots advocacy and strategic communications.
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On May 20, GreenerU hosted the first in a discussion series aimed at collaborating to overcome common institutional hurdles to achieving climate neutrality. The following are tips and takeaways from our discussion with representatives from public universities, private colleges, and independent schools about navigating the steps to climate neutrality.
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Navigating the steps to climate neutrality is hard. But we're in this together. From big-picture planning and programming to detail-driven project orientation, GreenerU helps institutions navigate the organizational, operational, and infrastructure changes required to reach climate neutrality. Join us for a series of facilitated peer discussions oriented to support each other through the process of achieving climate neutrality.
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Getting started on the path toward climate neutrality means establishing a baseline accounting of your institution's greenhouse gas emissions. Whether you choose to account for Scopes 1, 2, and/or 3 emissions, we have the skills to help you—or you can use these tools to conduct your own greenhouse gas emissions inventory.
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