Electric Stoves, EVs and Congestion Pricing Studies: Wu’s Big Lift Climate Plan – 4.28.26
Oh boy!
On the heels of the budget gap news ( Cash-strapped Boston City Hall facing $48.4M budget gap), Mayor Wu unveiled a new climate plan for the city of Boston.
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So what does this climate plan entail?
The Boston Globe writes:
The city plans to achieve these cuts primarily by curtailing emissions from buildings and transportation, which account for almost all the city’s greenhouse gas emissions. As the city implements BERDO — an ordinance that requires large buildings to reduce their emissions — officials said they will expand programs supporting building owners as they come into compliance. To reduce emissions from smaller buildings, the city will convene a task force to decarbonize restaurants and consider expanding a program that helps residents switch to electric stoves. Boston drafts detailed action plan to slash emissions by 2030 Boston’s 2030 climate goal is out of reach, a new report finds The Green New Deal is a concept, not a plan. Advocates say Mayor Wu is missing that so far.
On transportation, the city wants to shift Bostonians away from driving toward walking, biking, and public transportation, while increasing the share of electric cars to about 20 percent of all vehicles. The city plans to secure permanent funding for three existing fare-free bus routes and study parking fees, tolls, and congestion charges to dissuade private vehicle trips.It will expand electric vehicle charging stations in municipal lots and curbside locations with the goal of ensuring every resident is within a five-minute walk of a station by 2030.
Considering the city couldn’t get the South Boston High School Baseball team hats for the season… forgive me for not having high hopes for these ambitious plans.
