Leading by Example
The Leading by Example Program (LBE) was established in April 2007 by Governor Deval Patrick’s Executive Order No. 484, "Leading by Example - Clean Energy and Efficient Buildings". The program is overseen by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and the Executive Office for Administration and Finance (A&F). Within these two offices, various divisions and departments manage specific aspects of the program, including the Department of Energy Resources, Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Capital Asset Management, and the Operational Services Division. The LBE Program encompasses all of Massachusetts’ executive agencies and public institutions of higher education. These agencies and institutions own 65 million square feet of buildings and 8,000 vehicles, employ over 65,000 people, and include 29 college campuses. Through various initiatives, LBE works to reduce the overall environmental impacts of state government operations, particularly climate and energy impacts. Executive Order 484 establishes higher energy efficiency standards in the operation of state buildings, setting short- and long-term targets and goals to advance clean energy and efficiency, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions that contribute to global warming. In addition, the LBE Program promotes sustainability activities within state government including waste reduction, water conservation, green buildings, alternatives fuels, efficient transportation, and recycling.
Leading by Example Council
The Leading by Example Council supports and advises the LBE Program as well as the participating Massachusetts' agencies. The Council is co-chaired by A&F and EEA includes representatives from more than a dozen agencies that play a role in shaping state greening activities. The Massachusetts Port Authority, Massachusetts Turnpike Authority, and the Massachusetts Water Resources Authority also participate as full Council members.
Leading by Example Awards
The Leading by Example Awards recognize outstanding efforts among Commonwealth agencies, public higher education institutions, and municipalities that have established and implemented policies and programs resulting in significant and demonstrable environmental benefits including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and waste reduction.
The 2009 LBE Awards highlighted a variety of innovative public sector sustainability efforts. Recipients included: Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection, Massachusetts Trial Court, Massachusetts Maritime Academy, Salem State College, City of Somerville, Town of Plymouth, and Town of Dedham.
Contact:
Eric Friedman, Director
(617) 626-1034
Eric.Friedman@state.ma.us
Janet Curtis, Associate Director
(617) 626-1026
Janet.Curtis@state.ma.us
Charles Tuttle, Project Manager
(617) 626-1043
Charles.Tuttle@state.ma.us
Spring Greeney, Clean Energy Fellow
617-626-7385
Spring.Greeney@state.ma.us
Maggie McCarey, Clean Energy Fellow
(617) 626-7362
Maggie.McCarey@state.ma.us
Yaara Grinberg, LBE Intern
(617) 626-7828
Yaara.Grinberg@state.ma.us
This information is provided by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Leading by Example Program