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.
Why this is important: Thermal breaks can significantly reduce heat loss, improve overall building performance, and enhance both the envelope and HVAC efficiency across a wide range of project types.
Why this is important: Super-insulating aerogels dramatically improve thermal performance, enhance energy efficiency, and maintain architectural design integrity.
Why this is important: Purchase Power Agreements enable building owners to collaborate on renewable energy projects and offset their on-site emissions.
Why this is important: Example of a mixed-use residential and artist studios building in Boston that implemented upgrades to save energy on heating and cooling, improve comfort and durability.
Why this is important: Retrocommissioning is the process of optimizing a building's HVAC, electrical, and other systems to save energy. Learn from this example of BXP's office buildings across Boston.
Why this is important: Example of a large affordable housing building deep energy retrofit that fostered collaboration between the building owner and tenants organization.
Why this is important: Learn how a historical church in Boston upgraded their systems, added geothermal heating and cooling, and preserved architectural integrity.
Why this is important: Learn from an affordable housing deep energy retrofit that leveraged local, state, and federal funds.
Why this is important: This 2-page case study covers the project's funding sources, pre-existing conditions, retrofit strategy, tenant engagement, and lessons learned.
Why this is important: This 2-page case study covers the project's funding sources, pre-existing conditions, retrofit strategy, tenant engagement, and lessons learned.
Why this is important: Helps you quickly understanding the landscape of building performance-related laws across the U.S.
Why this is important: A living library of case studies, technical resources, and best practices to support high quality, low carbon upgrades.
Why this is important: Explains how two-pipe steam systems work and are unique from one-pipe, steps to implement, and their costs and benefits.
Why this is important: Explains how metro steam systems work to enhance resident comfort and improve quality of heat through piping in a building.
Why this is important: Explains how DOAS and ERVs provide ventilation that improves air quality and occupant comfort, how to upgrade, and their costs and benefits.
Why this is important: Introduction to hydronic heat systems, how they work, and when to implement. Benefits include balanced distributon, extended equipment life, and improved user comfort.
Why this is important: Chilled water plants can provide highly efficient centralized cooling upgrades through heat recovery and yield energy savings.
Why this is important: Learn how PTHPs offer a decentralized air-source heat pump that saves energy and reduces emissions in multi-family buildings.
