2023 Mass Save Climate Leader

About Boston University

Boston University is an international, comprehensive, private research university. They have three campuses, over 36,000 students, over 10,000 faculty and staff, 17 schools and colleges, and more than 300 programs of study.

They are committed to educating students to be reflective, resourceful individuals ready to live, adapt, and lead in an interconnected world.

Why They Are a 2023 Climate Leader

The Sponsors of Mass Save selected Boston University as a 2023 Climate Leader for their ongoing sustainability efforts and commitment to environmental consciousness. In a major overhaul of equipment and controls at their Agganis Arena facilities, they saved 4 million kWh in electricity and an impressive 33.4% site energy savings.

They also extended their commitment to energy efficiency with an HVAC retrofit of their contemporary StuVi2 student apartments, which resulted in a site energy savings of 635K kWh. Additionally, Boston University extended its commitment to sustainability through its zero-waste plan, comprehensive solar goals, and long-term plan as presented to the Boston Green Ribbon Commission.