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BERDO Webinar: Building Portfolios and Individual Compliance Schedules for 2026

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T14:00:00 - 2025-05-21T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on 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. 

At this event, we will provide a brief introduction to Hardship Compliance Plans and explain the processes, requirements, and deadlines to apply for:

  • 2026 Building Portfolios (Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025)
  • 2026 Individual Compliance Schedules (Application Deadline: Sep 1, 2025)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER 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.

May 21, 2025
2025-05-21T14:00:00 - 2025-05-21T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Renewable Energy

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on 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. 

At this event, we will discuss the key eligibility requirements and reporting procedures for: 

  • Boston Community Choice Electricity (BCCE)
  • Mass Class I Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs)
  • Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) outside New England
  • Local renewable energy (solar)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, April 2, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER 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.

April 2, 2025
2025-04-02T14:00:00 - 2025-04-02T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Condo Associations and BERDO Compliance

March 18, 2025
2025-03-18T18:00:34 - 2025-03-18T19:30:34

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on 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. 

At this event, we will: 

  • Provide a brief introduction to BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight key lessons from the BERDO Condo Handbook

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER 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.

March 18, 2025
2025-03-18T18:00:34 - 2025-03-18T19:30:34
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BERDO Webinar: Hardship Compliance Plans for 2025 and 2026

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on 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. 

At this event, we will provide a brief introduction to Hardship Compliance Plans and explain the processes, requirements, and deadlines to apply for:

  • 2025 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (for building owners facing unforeseen circumstances)
  • 2026 long-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: April 1, 2025)
  • 2026 short-term Hardship Compliance Plans (Application Deadline: Oct 1, 2025)

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, March 5, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER 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.

March 5, 2025
2025-03-05T14:00:00 - 2025-03-05T15:30:00
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BERDO Webinar: Launch of 2025 BERDO Reporting and Emissions Compliance

February 19, 2025
2025-02-19T14:00:00 - 2025-02-19T15:30:00

The City of Boston’s Environment Department invites you to attend a webinar on 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. 

At this event, we will: 

  • Launch the 2025 BERDO reporting and emissions compliance season
  • Provide a brief introduction to BERDO (BERDO 101)
  • Explain processes and requirements for BERDO's first emissions compliance year
  • Highlight changes in the 2025 BERDO Reporting Form

This event will be held virtually over Zoom on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 from 2:00 to 3:30 p.m., including a time dedicated to Q&A.

REGISTER 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.

February 19, 2025
2025-02-19T14:00:00 - 2025-02-19T15:30:00
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230 Washington Homeownership Lottery Virtual Info Session with Maloney Properties

The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing team from the Mayor's Office of Housing is holding an Information Session on the upcoming homeownership opportunity at 230 Washington Street in Brighton, MA. 

January 21, 2025
2025-01-21T15:00:00 - 2025-01-21T16:00:00

230 Washington Street is an 11 unit condominium, with one three-bedroom condominium available for a sales price of $309,088 to a qualified buyer earning less than 80% of Area Median Income.

If you're interested to learn more about how to qualify for the lottery for this property, please join us on Zoom on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at 3:00 PM to hear from the developer of 230 Washington, Maloney Properties about what the criteria for purchase are. 

The Affirmative Fair Housing Marketing Team will also be there to answer questions about how the housing lottery works for both sales and rental homes.  

You must register to participate in this Information Session, and will receive an email with the link to the Zoom. 

register for the zoom

January 21, 2025
2025-01-21T15:00:00 - 2025-01-21T16:00:00
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OPAT Office Hour at the Roxbury Public Library

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency are hosting this week's Office Hour at the Roxbury Branch of the Boston Public Library

 

January 17, 2025
2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13

Join us for this week's Office Hour on Friday, January 17, 2025 at the Roxbury Public Library. Connect with OPAT Executive Director Evandro Carvalho and learn more about how we serve the community. Here’s what you can expect:

  • A brief overview of OPAT’s mission, recent progress, and upcoming goals.
  • A chance to learn more about how the city is working to promote fairness and accountability.
  • An open discussion where you can ask questions and share your thoughts.

This is a great opportunity to engage with us directly, provide feedback, and strengthen the connection between our office and the community we serve. We hope to see you there!

  • Date: Friday January 17, 2025
  • Time: 11 a.m. - 12 p.m.
  • Location: Roxbury Public Library 149 Dudley St Roxbury, MA 02219
January 17, 2025
2025-01-17T11:00:13 - 2025-01-17T12:00:13
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Open Door Day

Join us for OPAT’s Community Drop-In Day!

January 8, 2025
2025-01-08T15:30:04 - 2025-01-08T17:30:04

The Office of Police Accountability and Transparency (OPAT) was created to strengthen trust and accountability between law enforcement and the Boston community. We ensure fair oversight, provide an avenue for community concerns, and work to create a more transparent system for addressing police misconduct.

Open Door Day is an opportunity for residents to:

  • Learn more about what OPAT does and the progress we’ve made so far in improving accountability and transparency.
  • Hear a brief presentation about our mission, recent accomplishments, and future goals.
  • Meet and engage with our staff to better understand how we serve the community.
  • Participate in a short Q&A session to ask questions and share your thoughts directly with us.

We’re hosting this event to build stronger relationships with the community, answer your questions, and make sure everyone feels informed and empowered to engage with our work. Light refreshments will be available!

When: January 8, 2025

Where: 2201 Washington St, Boston

Whether you’ve worked with OPAT before or are just learning about us, we’d love for you to join us. Let’s come together to build trust, accountability, and a stronger community. We look forward to seeing you there.

January 8, 2025
2025-01-08T15:30:04 - 2025-01-08T17:30:04
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Boston's Black Heritage Tour

Reason for cancellation: Canceled due to unforeseen circumstances
January 19, 2025
2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00

Join the Boston Park Rangers on the Boston Common for an hour walking tour as we discover and pay tribute to the black Bostonians of the 18th, 19th, and 20th centuries. The tour will include a stop at Crispus Attucks grave, a rendition of one of Phillis Wheatleys poems, and a visit to the Robert Gould Shaw and 54th Civil War Regiment memorial.

For more information visit the Boston Park Rangers homepage.

January 19, 2025
2025-01-19T14:00:00 - 2025-01-19T15:00:00
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Interview Skills Workshop

Prepare for your interview with us!

January 22, 2025
2025-01-22T10:00:00 - 2025-01-22T11:00:00

Explore interviewing strategies, commonly asked questions, and unexpected challenges that may arise during the interview process.

January 22, 2025
2025-01-22T10:00:00 - 2025-01-22T11:00:00
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