MA Gov Body
- Filters
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 4/28/25
- 04/29/2025
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Building Emissions Review Board (BERB) convened virtually to evaluate emissions compliance applications from major institutional players, including Boston University, Boston Medical Center, and Massachusetts General Brigham (MGB). The meeting, held on April 28, 2023, was marked by discussions on environmental justice, emissions reduction strategies, and public health concerns, particularly focusing on MGB’s application due to public opposition and concern over its environmental impact.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 3/10/25
- 03/11/2025
- 128 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Building Emissions Review Board convened to evaluate various applications related to building emissions compliance, successfully navigating unexpected technical difficulties while addressing applications. The board approved several Pathway One submissions, including those from Codman Square Neighborhood Development Corporation and Children’s Hospital, and discussed concerns about environmental justice plans in pending applications.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 1/13/25
- 01/14/2025
- 129 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Building Emissions Review Board met to review applications and discuss strategies for reducing emissions across the city, particularly focusing on buildings within Environmental Justice communities and city-owned properties. Key discussions revolved around Massachusetts General Brigham’s (MGB) decarbonization strategies and the city’s building portfolio management.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 11/25/24
- 11/26/2024
- 63 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent online meeting, the Boston Building Emissions Review Board unanimously approved a flexibility measure application from the YMCA of Greater Boston, which aims for net-zero emissions by 2050 across its facilities. The board also closely examined the compliance challenges of the Building Emissions Reduction Target Ordinance (Berto), highlighting the disparities between larger and smaller buildings in meeting emissions limits.
- MA
- Suffolk County
- 8/26/24
- 08/27/2024
- 80 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Boston Building Emissions Review Board has selected five finalists for the 2024 Equitable Emissions Investment Fund.
