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Energy Efficiency & Renewable Energy

Buildings in Cambridge are responsible for more than 80% of the city’s greenhouse gas emissions, more than transportation and waste combined. Reducing building energy use is a critical to the City’s environmental and climate goals.

The Cambridge Energy Alliance (CEA) offers many different energy programs for the residents and businesses. CEA can help you reduce energy use, get clean energy, and find ways to help you save money. You can learn more about requirements for large business and big buildings, such as those subject to the Building Energy Use and Disclosure Ordinance (BEUDO). Also, check out what the City is doing to plan for net zero energy, green building, and climate change.

Make your home more energy efficient:

• Sign up for a Home Energy Assessment through the Mass Save program

• Go all-electric with the Electrify Cambridge program

• Get financing for your project through the BlocPower pilot program

Power your home with renewable energy:

• Explore solar options for your home

• Sign up for Community Solar

• Check out the solar potential of your home 

• Look at the total solar installations in Cambridge

Sign up for Community Electricity or Switch to 100% renewable electricity

Check up on your utility bill:

• Understand your electricity bill by calling our helpline

Save money and energy for your small business:

• Get started on making your business more energy efficient with a no-cost energy assessment

For More Information:

Sign up for the Cambridge Energy Alliance newsletter at our blog: Warm Home Cool Planet

Contact Brad Pillen, Energy Engagement Planner, at bpillen@cambridgema.gov or 617/349-4674.