State Recommends Fossil Fuel-Free Pilot Continue
Early data shows a pilot project that allows 10 towns to require new buildings be fossil fuel-free is creating more energy-efficient development.
Somerville Skipped Over for Fossil Fuel Ban Pilot
State officials have picked Northampton to round out its fossil fuel-free building pilot program, skipping over an application from Somerville officials.
Seven Communities Cleared for Fossil-Fuel Free Building Pilot
After years of deliberations, negotiations and regulatory rollout – and some well-publicized “agita” in the corner office – a septet of Massachusetts cities and towns can now significantly limit the use of fossil fuels in building projects.
Healey Faces Decision Over Open Spot in Fossil Fuel Ban Pilot
What do Boston, Somerville, Salem and Northampton have in common? They all want the one available spot in a state pilot program that would let them significantly limit the future use of oil and gas hookups in new buildings.
