Boston's Buildings emit 4.5 million metric tons per year. Our goal is to reduce emissions by 15%, or 700,000 metric tons.

Buildings account for over 70% of greenhouse gas emissions in Boston. Passed in 2013, the Building Energy Reporting and Disclosure Ordinance (BERDO) makes building owners, tenants, and residents more aware of their energy usage and greenhouse gas emissions and opportunities to reduce both. It also requires the City to make this data public. Buildings covered must show concerted efforts to reduce their emissions every five years through energy actions or audits. This helps Bostonians save money and the City achieve its emissions reduction goals, as laid out in its Climate Action Plan.

This tool helps helps you track, benchmark, and reduce your building's energy use. In 2018, only 28% of buildings were able to reduce their energy use by 15% over a five-year period. This tool aims to give you tailored and actionable advice on reducing your building's energy use.

Please explore! If you're just starting out, our map will give you a broad overview of energy use in the city. Or you can start with some iconic structures in Boston, such as the Institute of Contemporary Art or Boston Children's Hospital.