Quick Cost Calculations for Electrification
On Demand TrainingWhy this is important: Learn how to calculate and compare the energy cost of heat pump systems to fossil fuel.
Resource Library
A library of building performance resources sourced from experts and partners from across Massachusetts and beyond. Discover relevant tools, case studies, on-demand training, and more all curated in one spot.
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Reading the Room: Simple Heat Pump Diagnostics
On Demand TrainingWhy this is important: Learn how to interpret and measure maintenance data to improve long-term heat pump system performance.
Heat Pump Commissioning: What Every Project Team Needs to Know
On Demand TrainingWhy this is important: Learn the importance of commissioning to avoid common pitfalls in heating, cooling, and domestic hot water heat pump systems.
Case Studies on The Building Energy Hub website
Case StudiesWhy this is important: Learn from building upgrade case studies of different building types in Illinois.
Case Studies on The Building Innovation Hub website
Case StudiesWhy this is important: Learn from building upgrade case studies of different building types in the Washington, DC area.
Mass Save Energy Efficiency Case Studies website
Case StudiesWhy this is important: Mass Save offers incentives and rebates for energy efficiency upgrades in buildings across Massachusetts. Learn from examples of buildings that have utilized these incentives.
LISC Decarbonization Hub website
Professional ServicesWhy this is important: Explore deep energy retrofit case studies, funding opportunities, and a vendor list to support the decarbonization of affordable multi-family buildings.
Case Study: Carroll Tower
Case StudiesWhy this is important: Learn how window heat pump technology can be deployed at scale in affordable housing, as a cost-savings solution to heating and cooling.
How to make Healthy, Low-Carbon Building Improvements
Guides & How TosWhy this is important: A City of Boston resource that provides an introductory summary of measures to improve building performance and lower carbon pollution in buildings.
A Practical Guide for Existing Buildings Commissioning
Guides & How TosWhy this is important: For Building Owners and Managers, commissioning is a cost-effective process to improve performance of existing equipment and controls, saving money on maintenance and utilities.
Zero-Over-Time (ZOT) Planning for Boston BERDO Compliance
Guides & How TosWhy this is important: Zero over Time planning allows building owners to plan their emissions reductions over time, comply with regulations, and optimize cost savings.
Sample Zero-over-time Plan: Mid-rise Multi-family
ReportsWhy this is important: Learn how a mid-rise multifamily building plans for long-term Boston BERDO compliance through phased electrification.
Sample Zero-over-time Plan: Affordable Housing
ReportsWhy this is important: Learn how a large affordable building plans for long-term Boston BERDO compliance through phased electrification.
Sample Zero-over-time Plan: Mixed-Use Office
ReportsWhy this is important: Learn how a mixed-use office building plans for long-term Boston BERDO compliance through phased electrification.
Sample Zero-over-time Plan: Elderly Care Facility / Office
ReportsWhy this is important: Learn how an elderly care facility / office building plans for long-term Boston BERDO compliance through phased electrification.
Portfolio-level Planning for Building Performance Upgrades
Guides & How TosWhy this is important: Portfolio-level plans provide owners of multiple buildings (2+) with a coordinated roadmap for energy improvements across their portfolio.
Portfolio Roadmap: Excel Academy Charter Schools
Case StudiesWhy this is important: High-level summary of how 3 charter schools plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.
Portfolio Roadmap: YMCA of Greater Boston
Case StudiesWhy this is important: High-level summary of 12 gyms plan to reach net-zero emissions by 2050.