BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 (“IRA”) makes several clean energy tax credits available to businesses and building owners.

This event will: 

• Provide an overview of tax incentives available to BERDO building owners including tax deductions and tax credits
• Review the specific clean energy tax credits that BERDO building owners may be eligible for
• Discuss how the “direct pay” or “elective pay” provisions of the IRA help tax-exempt entities such as non-profits access clean energy tax credits
• Highlight informational resources available through Boston’s Retrofit Resource Hub
• Provide attendees with an opportunity to ask questions about tax incentives

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, October 2 from 12:00 to 1:00 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

Join the Codman Square Branch Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide  participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This is an in-person event. A minimum of 4 and a maximum of 8 participants is required for  this event. Registration is required: contact Ana at 617-436-8214.

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut. 

Join Uphams Corner Branch Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required.

Contact Elise at 617.265.0139 or Uphams@bpl.org to register.

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut. 

Join Grove Hall Branch Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This is an in-person event. Registration is required. To register, please visit bit.ly/textilesuntangled

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut. 

Join Hyde Park Branch Library and Boston’s Zero Waste Team as we guide participants through an interactive workshop to discover the lifecycle of a piece of clothing.

This program is for adults and teens.

Registration is required. To register, please call: 617-361-2524.

This workshop is inspired by the pedagogy of the Climate Fresk (an interactive workshop that teaches the IPCC Climate report). Launched in 2021, Textiles UnTangled was created by Green Donut. 

The City of Boston’s Environment Department and Marcus Errico Emmer & Brooks, P.C. invite you to attend a webinar dedicated to condominium (condo) associations subject to Boston’s Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO).

BERDO sets requirements for large existing buildings in Boston to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions over time. While BERDO covers all types of buildings, the condominium ownership structure is unique and creates distinctive challenges when complying with BERDO. 

This event will: 

• Provide an overview of BERDO compliance obligations for condo associations and 
• Share  best practices to help  condo associations, property managers, and unit owners comply with BERDO emissions standards and understand who is responsible for building improvements and costs.

At this event, the Environment Department will also announce the release of the new BERDO Compliance Handbook for Condo Associations.

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, September 25 from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

Please register to attenD HERE

Notice of Accommodations: Interpretation, translation, and disability accommodation services are available to you at no cost. If you need them, please contact us at energyreporting@boston.gov  or at 617-635-3850 x5.

This fair will have climate justice related activities and games and hands-on demos, like apple cider pressing and pickling. Enjoy food from Fresh Food Generation, music by Tjovi Ginen and fresh produce sold from local urban farms. Submit your most impressive harvests to our urban vegetable competition and win a prize! Fun and learning for all ages. Free & Welcome to all.

Hosted by a coalition of organizations including: Mothers out Front, Save the Harbor Save the Bay, The Food Project, Bowdoin St Health Center, Resonant Energy, Grow Boston, Extinction Rebellion, Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corp, ABCD, Dorchester Food Coop, Agriculture Hall, Boston Area Beekeepers, and more. 

Harvest Competition Details:

Please bring your submissions by 10:30 a.m.

Bring produce from community gardens, urban home gardens, and urban farms to the fair this fall! Win prizes in each category listed below.

• Preserved Foods (canned, fermented and pickled foods)
• Fruits and Berries
• Flowers and Herbs (bouquet)
• Honey
• Oddly Shaped Vegetable
• General Produce

• Junior Category

Registration Page: Urban Agriculture & Climate Fair - The Trustees of Reservations

Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/share/CukekH5Z5mEFykYW/

Acceptable items include:

• clothing and fabric
• computers and phones
• toys and wooden items
• kitchen equipment
• small electrical devices
• jewelry, and
• more!

To volunteer as a fixer, sign up here.