Getting started with building decarbonization

Is your organization looking to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions? Are you wondering where to start? Look no further, PowerOptions is here to help nonprofits in Massachusetts, Rhode Island and Connecticut implementing actions toward decreasing energy consumption, while improving energy efficiency. By utilizing our Building Decarbonization Roadmap, you can identify cost-effective pathways to reduce energy-related building emissions.

Our roadmap includes:

  • Timeline of recommended investments for each of your buildings
  • Upfront costs and available incentives
  • A discussion of your financing options
  • The lifetime monetary and greenhouse gas savings
  • A detailed guide for roadmap implementation

Once your decarbonization roadmap is complete, our experts guide you through each action item in the roadmap and lay out the plan to keep you on track. This roadmap can be used for capital planning purposes as well as internal stakeholder education and buy-in. Whether or not you move right into implementation or need to hold off, this roadmap is your best first step.

Potential discount offering

Available for a limited time

PowerOptions was awarded a grant from MassCEC to assist in financing building decarbonization roadmaps. Currently, we are offering a discount to Massachusetts nonprofits or public entities for a limited time. Contact us if you are interested.

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Decarbonization Strategies

PowerOptions will work with you to capture data from measures already undertaken, collect the necessary information about your building portfolio, develop goals, and write a decarbonization roadmap to put you on the path to reaching your goals. Our Members have access to consultant-quality expertise at an affordable cost, with an approach developed specifically for the needs of nonprofits and public entities. Our analysis and report includes:

Energy Efficiency

Reduce your overall energy use and costs.

Electrification

Convert existing fossil fuel equipment to electric alternatives.

Solar Photovoltaics

Power your buildings’ load with solar energy.

RECs

Fill in the gap to net-zero with Renewable Energy Certificates.

Featured Case Study

Greater Boston YMCA

The Greater Boston YMCA is developing a Building Decarbonization Roadmap to reduce emissions and energy costs, saving millions of dollars through 2050 while complying with regulations and advancing its mission of equity and community health.

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