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Boston Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance

Under the Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance, covered buildings must report their energy and water use each year, and must reduce emissions on a trajectory to be net-zero by 2050.

Link:

  • City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter VII, Section 7-2.2

Policy Details:

Locale: Boston, Massachusetts [Northeast]
Climate zone: Zone 5A: Cool Humid
Jurisdiction: Municipality [>150K]
Smart Surface(s): Green Roof, Solar Photovoltaic Roof, Combination Roof, Reflective Pavement
Policy Type(s): City Code

Citation:

City of Boston Code, Ordinances, Chapter VII, Section 7-2.2

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