BOSTON — In recognition of Energy Efficiency Day, the sponsors of Mass Save announce the City of Melrose has been recognized as a 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader for their outstanding energy-efficient upgrades. This prestigious recognition was granted to 19 Massachusetts organizations that have demonstrated long-term commitments to reducing energy consumption and carbon emissions with the support and incentives the Mass Save program offers.

The City of Melrose completed the following projects:

• Completed over 50 projects at more than a dozen buildings including 9 schools, a senior center and DPW and Fire Department buildings.

• Projects included a multitude of end uses including lighting, HVAC, weatherizing, variable frequency drivers and controls.

• The projects are expected to result in over 75 thousand therms of gas savings and 6,500 megawatt hours of electric savings as well as over 400 tons of greenhouse gas emissions.

The 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders represent a range of industries and sectors including museums, grocery, education, healthcare, hospitality, municipalities, and more. Each honoree has shown a deep commitment to addressing the climate crisis by taking significant measures toward a sustainable future through energy efficient upgrades.

The 2024 cohort of Climate Leaders is helping Massachusetts lead the nation in energy efficiency and meet the Healey-Driscoll administration’s ambitious 2050 climate goals by reducing environmental impacts and lowering energy costs. Each honoree exemplifies how environmentally conscious actions drive economic success and a positive climate future for the Commonwealth.

The 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders are:

•Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

•Berkshire Family YMCA

•BioMed Realty

•Boston College

•Boston Health Care for the Homeless Program

•Bristol Community College

•BXP

•City of Boston

•City of Melrose

•Fitchburg Art Museum

•Hampton Inn & Suites Cape Cod – West Yarmouth

•Häns Kissle

•Mass General Brigham – Martha’s Vineyard Hospital

•Moderna, Inc.

•Munters Corporation

•Roche Bros. Supermarkets in Bridgewater, North Easton, Quincy, Sudbury, Watertown, and Westborough

•Siemens Healthineers

•Town of Ashland

•UMass Lowell

“Each 2024 Mass Save Climate Leader has demonstrated how Massachusetts is paving the way toward decarbonization and a net zero future,” said Tilak Subrahmanian, Vice President of Energy Efficiency and Electric Mobility at Eversource. “The Sponsors of Mass Save are proud to recognize the commitment shown by this year’s winners to achieving their climate and energy efficiency goals. We will continue to match the dedication of these leaders in sustainability as we collectively strive towards a decarbonized future.”

“I applaud the 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders for undertaking innovative, climate-driven solutions to reduce their energy use and carbon footprint,” said State Representative Jeffrey N. Roy (D-Franklin), House Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy. “I especially want to thank the Mass Save Sponsors for their strong partnerships with entities across the Commonwealth to facilitate tangible, measurable, and impactful climate action that moves Massachusetts forward into its clean energy future.”

“Each of the nineteen 2024 Mass Save Climate Leaders has demonstrated a strong commitment to meeting the Commonwealth’s net-zero goals by implementing vital energy efficiency upgrades,” said Christopher Porter, Director of Customer Energy Management at National Grid. “These organizations and municipalities serve as models for Massachusetts’ economy and decarbonization future. We value their contributions and look forward to continuing our collaboration to achieve the state’s climate goals.”

For more information about Mass Save Climate Leaders, please visit https://www.masssave.com/en/community/mass-save-climate-leaders