Greening Sports Directory : Boston Metropolitan Area

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Energy Efficiency

 

 

Energy Efficiency and Conservation

City of Boston


Information and resources on a variety of Boston -area environment and energy programs
Type: Public
Department or Program: Environmental and Energy Services/Greenovate Boston
Contact Name: Brian Swett
Phone: 617-635-3425
Email: EnvironmentalEnergy@cityofboston.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

State of Massachusetts, Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs


Information on renewable energy and energy efficiency programs, energy audits, regulations, loans, etc
Type: Public
Department or Program: Department of Energy Resources (DOER)
Phone: 617-727-0030
Email: env.internet@state.ma.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Measurement Tools: Yes

National Grid (gas)


Info on energy audit services, prescriptive rebates and custom incentives, Business Energy Library, Demonstration Program, high efficiency heating, Business Energy Analyzer
Type: Private
Department or Program: Energy Savings Program
Contact Name: Commercial Energy Efficiency Program
Phone: 800-843-3636
Email:
Email: efficiency@nationalgrid.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Northborough
State: MA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

National Grid (gas)


Incentives and financing offers for using natural gas in food service areas (e.g., cooking, infrared heating, hot water, ovens, dryers, de-icing)
Type: Private
Department or Program: Restaurants & Food Services Energy Program
Contact Name: Customer Service
Phone: 877-696-4743
Email:
Email: efficiency@nationalgrid.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Northborough
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

NSTAR Electric and Gas


Online library for equipment-buying advice, tips for maintaining equipment for efficient operation, and low-cost business energy efficiency solutions
Type: Private
Department or Program: Business Energy Advisor
Phone: 781-441-8592 or 800-340-9822
Email: customer.service@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

NSTAR Electric and Gas


Info on energy audit services, prescriptive rebates and custom incentives, Business Energy Library, Demonstration Program, high efficiency heating, Business Energy Analyzer
Type: Private
Department or Program: New construction
Phone: 781-441-8592
Email: efficiency@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes
Measurement Tools: Yes

NSTAR Electric and Gas


Engineering services, rebates and commissioning services for incorporating energy efficiency measures into retrofit projects
Type: Private
Department or Program: Retrofit Program
Phone: 781-441-8592
Email: efficiency@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

NSTAR Electric and Gas


To build awareness of energy usage, NSTAR provides the "Green Button"; a click of the button shows electricity usage in a standardized format
Type: Privaye
Department or Program: Green Button
Phone: 781-441-8592
Email: efficiency@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Measurement Tools: Yes

NSTAR Electric and Gas


Web-based tool used to monitor and manage energy usage (reporting, alarming, trending, dashboard, etc.). Interfaces with ENERGY STAR  Portfolio Manager
Type: Private
Department or Program: Energy Link
Contact Name: Richard Boehler
Phone: 781-441-825
Email: Richard.Boehler@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Measurement Tools: Yes

General Technical Assistance

City of Boston


Solar Boston Permitting Guide, resources for the design and installation of solar PV systems, with permitting and interconnection information
Type: Public
Department or Program: Solar Boston Program
Contact Name: Boston City Hall
Phone: 617-635-4500
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

State of Massachusetts, Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs


Technical information and assistance for businesses to improve their environmental performance as well as conserve energy, water and other resources
Type: Public
Department or Program: Office of Technical Assistance and Technology (OTA)
Contact Name: John Raschko
Phone: 617-626-1093
Email: john.raschko@state.ma.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

EPA


The ENERGY STAR program provides information, education, benchmarking tools, product information, and recognition programs to improve energy efficiency.  Online Service Provider Partner list available
Type: Public
Department or Program: ENERGY STAR Region 1
Contact Name: Linda Darveau/ES Hotline
Phone: 617-918-1718/ENERGY STAR Hotline (888) STAR-YES / (888-782-7937)
Email: darveau.linda@epa.gov
Email: buildings@energystar.gov
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Partnership (MAEEP)


Supports deployment of energy efficient technology and tools to the industrial, commercial, and institutional sectors
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: U Mass: Mark Gerrish, NSTAR: Samantha Orzel, National Grid: Kathleen P. Shea
Phone: Mark: 413-545-2853, Samantha: no phone, Kathleen:781-907-2262
Email: mfgerrish@ecs.umass.edu,
Email: Samantha.Orzel@nstar.com,
Email: Kathleen.Shea@us.ngrid.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Amherst
State: MA

Green and/or Renewable Power

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC)


Information on programs, incentives and rebates on a variety of renewable power options (e.g., solar PV, solar water heaters, wind)
Type: Public
Department or Program: Renewable Energy Generation Programs
Phone: 617-315-9355
Email: info@masscec.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

Massachusetts Dept. of Energy & Environmental Affairs, Dept. of Energy Resources (DOER)


Eligible solar-energy and wind-energy systems are 100% exempt from local property tax for 20 years
Type: Public
Department or Program: Renewable Energy Property Tax Exemption
Contact Name: Natalie Anderson, Renewable Energy Project Coordinator
Phone: 617-626-7343
Email: Natalie.Andrews@state.ma.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

Massachusetts Dept. of Revenue


Tax deductions for qualified expenses of installing and depreciating solar or wind powered climate control or water heating units/systems
Type: Public
Department or Program: Excise Tax Deduction/Exemption for Solar- or Wind-Powered Systems
Contact Name: Corporate Excise Tax group
Phone: 800-392-6089 or 617-887-MDOR
Email: https://wfb.dor.state.ma.us/DORCommon/ContactUs.aspx?grp=dor&type=corptax
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

State of Massachusetts, Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs


A market-based incentive (SRECs) program to support solar photovoltaic (PV) installations. Solar Credit Clearinghouse sets standard pricing for SRECs
Type: Public
Department or Program: RPS Solar Carve-Out, Solar Credit Clearinghouse Auction
Contact Name: Department of Energy Resources
Phone: 617-626-7300
Email: env.internet@state.ma.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Incentives: Yes

NSTAR Electric and Gas


Optional purchase of power from wind power sources; supports the development of renewable energy resources in the region
Type: Private
Department or Program: NSTAR Green (RECs)
Contact Name: Customer Service
Phone: 800-592-2000
Email: customer.service@nstar.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Wesywood
State: MA

Fan Engagement

Under development / no information at this time


Green Cleaning

 

 

Cleaning Products

Ultimate Cleaning


Provides green, non-toxic cleaning products and practices for commercial settings
Type: Private
Phone: 617-886-5112
Email: support@ulimatecleaningpros.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

Fastenal


Supplies facilities with environmentally safe cleaning products
Type: Private
Phone: 617-541-0126
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

Grainger


Supplies facilities with green maintenance, repair, and operations materials
Type: Private
Phone: 617-389-6677
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Everett
State: MA

Green Purchasing

State of Massachusetts


Information about the benefits of EPPs, statewide EPP contracts, guides, tools, events and more.  Resources and tools for purchasing, tracking and calculating benefits of environmentally preferable products and services
Type: Public
Department or Program: Environmentally Preferable Products (EPP) Procurement Program
Phone: 617-727-2040
Email: contactanf@state.ma.us
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA
Measurement Tools: Yes

Waste Management

 

 

Electronic Waste

Electronic Recyclers International, Inc.


Specializes in the environmentally safe and socially responsible disposal of electronic waste in Massachusetts and several other states
Type: Private
Phone: 800-884-8466
Email: info@electronicrecyclers.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Holliston
State: MA

Organic Waste

B.M.C. Corporation


Provides green waste composting services
Type: Private
Email: 781-273-0398
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Pinehurst
State: MA

Rocky Hill Farm


Offers commercial services for organic waste removal and disposal
Type: Private
Phone: 781-233-9480
Email: rockyhillfarm@comcast.net
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Saugus
State: MA

Recycling

Casella


Offers zero-sort recycling programs throughout New York and New England that are time- and cost-efficient
Type: Private
Phone: 800-950-9293
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Peabody
State: MA

United Waste Management


A LEED registered company providing recycling services in the Boston region
Type: Private
Phone: 617-541-4000
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

Water Efficiency

 

 

Stormwater

Boston Water and Sewer Commission


Stormwater management and drainage guidance, incl. suggestions for keeping motor oil, antifreeze, fertilizers and pesticides, sand, dirt, litter, paint, cooking oil and cigarette butts from getting onto streets and into storm drains
Type: Public
Department or Program: Pollution Prevention for Business
Phone: 617-989-7000
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

University of Massachusetts


Searchable database of innovative stormwater best management practices and technologies
Type: Public
Department or Program: Massachusetts Stormwater Technology Evaluation Project (MASTEP)
Contact Name: Jerry Schoen
Phone: 413-545-5532
Email: jschoen@cns.umass.edu
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Amherst
State: MA

Charles River Watershed Association


Database of stormwater management techniques, incl. low impact development (LID) stormwater best management practices (BMPs)
Type: Non-profit
Contact Name: Kate Bowditch
Phone: 781-788-0007
Email: kbowditch@crwa.org
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Weston
State: MA

Water Conservation

H2O Applied Technologies


Provides utility expense reduction program to improve water efficiency through updated equipment and technology
Type: Private
Phone: 617-428-8600
Email: uerp@h2oappliedtech.com
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

~Additional Opportunities

 

 

Transportation

The Green Shuttle


Provides environmentally responsible private shuttle service (hybrid and biofuel vehicles, incl. vans) btwn SW Mass/Cape Cod and Boston
Type: Private
Phone: 866-934-6476
Email: drathanas@comcast.net
Website: Click here to visit website.
City: Boston
State: MA

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