Leading by Example Sustainability Stories - Archive

The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) Roadmap to Net Zero focuses on 100% of the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions directly controlled by Massport-owned facilities, equipment, and purchased electricity, with continued influence in areas the Authority does not control.

UMass Amherst officials announced their pledge to reach 100% renewable power within about a decade. The university system’s 1,500-acre flagship campus — which is responsible for ~20 percent of emissions from state government-owned buildings — plans to retire their gas CHP plant in the coming years.

Chris Hoffman, Park Supervisor, shares his experience working with battery-powered mowers, blowers, and trimmers in this video developed by DCR as part of Climate Week, September 2021. 

MassDOT received a $345,000 LBE solar grant to partially fund a pilot project aimed at installing solar panels on highway sound barriers. This installation will be the first of its kind in the United States.

With ambitious goals and specific initiatives to make progress toward those goals, the UMass Chan Medical School Sustainability and Climate Action Plan for 2021-2026 is now complete and ready for implementation.

In November 2020, the Third Annual MassEVolves Recognition Ceremony honored a diverse roster of business and academic organizations leading the way in EV adoption in Massachusetts. Among those recognized were seven public colleges and universities.

Completed in fall 2020, this innovative project completed in partnership with EnelX received state and national accolades, and was listed as one of EnelX's most innovative projects of 2020.

A 1-page infographic developed by the LBE program recognizing individuals that are leading by example.

A 1-page infographic developed by the LBE program highlighting innovative decarbonization strategies being implemented by state facilities.

A 1-page infographic developed by the LBE program highlighting progress made by state facilities in constructing energy efficient buildings.

A 1-page infographic highlighting state facilities implementing sustainable landscaping practices, including creating pollinator habitats.

A 1-page infographic developed by the LBE program highlighting state entities that have installed solar canopies at their facilities.