Boston Mayor Michelle Wu has announced that the city will not be participating in a state program that allows communities to prohibit the use of fossil fuels in new buildings. This decision came as a surprise to environmental advocates, given the mayor’s recent statements expressing her intention for Boston to join this initiative. The pilot program is currently the only option for Massachusetts communities looking to enforce such bans without violating state regulations.
The exclusion of Boston from this program is being attributed to its electric grid being similar to other cities already selected. However, concerns have been raised about potential influence from real estate developers who oppose banning fossil fuels. Despite this setback, Mayor Wu remains committed and determined towards reducing Boston’s carbon footprint.
This news was originally published on Connect CRE and highlights how Boston has exited the aforementioned program aimed at banning fossil fuels in new constructions.
