The Sponsors of Mass Save name 14 winners for outstanding efforts towards a net zero future

Boston, MA The Sponsors of Mass Save presented the newest cohort of Mass Save Climate Leaders. This distinguished recognition honors fourteen recipients across Massachusetts for their ongoing efforts to curb energy use and lead the Commonwealth to a net zero future. 

The 2023 Mass Save Climate Leaders represent a range of industries including education, grocery, healthcare, hospitality, municipalities, and more. Each winner has demonstrated a long-term commitment to the environment by leveraging incentives offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save to curb their organization’s greenhouse gas emissions and increase energy efficiency. 

“We are proud to live and work in the Commonwealth where we have a number of leaders to show us the pathway through decarbonization to a net zero future,” said Tilak Subrahmanian, vice president of energy efficiency and electric mobility at Eversource. “The Sponsors of Mass Save continue to see the strong efforts from this year’s recipients and their dedication to honoring their own climate goals. We commend them as leaders and will continue to support them on their path to a decarbonized future.” 

Each Climate Leader has implemented operational changes to increase energy efficiency. These entities have demonstrated commitment to the climate in numerous ways, including investment in onsite renewable energy, completion of a 15,000 LED light fixture, and installation of a new energy management system that automatically lowers energy usage. Together they have saved tens of millions of kWh over the past five to ten years. For comparison, an average residential home in Massachusetts uses a little more than 10,000 kWh per year. These efforts not only impact their communities in a positive way but are essential to supporting the Commonwealth’s clean energy goals. 

Complete list of 2023 Mass Save Climate Leaders: 

• Arlington Public Schools;

• Berkshire East Mountain Resort;

• Boston University;

• City of Lowell;

• Franklin County House of Corrections;

• Harbor View Hotel;

• Liberty Mutual;

• Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School; 

• New England Authentic Eats LLC;

• Northeastern University; 

• Shaw’s Supermarkets; 

• State Street Corp.; 

• Takeda Pharmaceutical Company; and 

• Thermo Fisher Scientific.

“Leading on building decarbonization is critical for the Commonwealth to meet its climate goals.?I applaud these 14 institutional leaders for their efforts to address energy efficiency throughout their buildings,” said Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony.?“DOER will continue to work closely with the Mass Save Sponsors in support of these leaders and look forward to celebrating more of their successes.” 

“The path towards a decarbonized future requires community trailblazers who set an example for their peers to follow, as well as robust programs with the financial and technical resources necessary to support these efforts,” said Representative Jeffrey N. Roy, House Chair of the Joint Committee on Telecommunications, Utilities & Energy. “Thank you to these Mass Save Climate Leaders for contributing to the Commonwealth’s pursuit of ambitious climate goals.” 

“The 2023 Climate Leaders recognize the importance of battling the climate crisis, having each taken crucial steps towards creating a sustainable future through energy-efficient measures,” said Christopher Porter, Director of Customer Energy Management at National Grid. “These organizations and municipalities put on display that entities conscious of the environment are a successful model for the Commonwealth’s economy and climate future. We appreciate the recipients’ efforts in this fight and look forward to continued collaboration with all our partners to achieve Massachusetts’ net-zero goals.”