Stretch Code News Today

As of November 19, 2023, twenty-nine cities and towns have opted in to the Specialized Energy Code by local legislative action. The towns include Brookline, Cambridge, Somerville,...

PEABODY — The City Council unanimously approved the adoption of a Stretch Code last week, pushing Peabody closer to obtaining Green Community status from the state.

Mayor Michelle Wu today announced the City will launch a new “Downtown Office to Residential Conversion Pilot Program,” a public-private partnership program to

On July 10, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu announced a citywide pilot program to incentivize developers to convert office buildings to residential…

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The Architect’s Newspaper is bringing Facades+ back to Boston on July 12, highlighting the most exciting projects in New England.

LEYDEN — Residents will consider discontinuing portions of two roads, adopting a Stretch Code and enacting bylaws governing solar arrays during a Special Town Meeting on Monday, March 20.The meeting will be held at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, located at 16...

The City of Boston is advancing three companion regulatory efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for medium-sized and large buildings. As addressed in our 2021 advisory, the Boston...

City of Boston is advancing three companion regulatory efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions for medium-sized and large buildings. Boston Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance BERDO 2.0 requires zero net carbon emissions by 2050 for existing buildings 20ksqft.

Massachusetts will soon see significant updates to the energy codes that govern the construction and alteration of buildings throughout the Commonwealth. As required by the 2021 climate...