Boston's Climate Action Plan now requires new buildings to have a carbon-neutral design. The updated plan was announced by Mayor Walsh at the C40 Mayors Climate Summit in Copenhagen as part of the city's commitment to the Paris climate agreement and carbon neutrality by 2050. With buildings representing 70% of Boston's carbon emissions, the scheme suggests revamped performance standards to decarbonise large buildings with potential changes to zoning codes. New buildings will also become zero net carbon through the use of strategies like efficient lighting and heating, as well as designs that make use of natural heating and cooling.
Boston's Climate Action Plan now requires new buildings to have a carbon-neutral design. The updated plan was announced by Mayor Marty Walsh at the C40 Mayors Climate Summit in Copenhagen as part of the city's commitment to the Paris climate agreement and carbon neutrality by 2050. With buildings representing 70% of Boston's carbon emissions, the scheme suggests revamped performance standards to decarbonise large buildings with potential changes to zoning codes. New buildings will also become zero net carbon through the use of strategies like efficient lighting and heating, as well as designs that make use of natural heating and cooling.