Statements of Support

The Cambridge Energy Alliance is pioneering a new model for energy efficiency that should be replicated by communities across the Commonwealth

–  The Honorable Deval Patrick, Governor, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

The Cambridge Energy Alliance demonstrates the innovative approaches and collaborations needed to tackle today’s energy challenges. We look forward to collaborating on its development and implementation.
– Susan Hockfield, President, Massachusetts Institute of Technology

Energy efficiency measures must play an essential role in meeting constituents’ energy needs. Our nation as a whole, and all of its citizens, will reap tremendous economic, environmental, and energy security benefits. We join Gov. Patrick in urging other cities and states to emulate the Cambridge model.
– Kateri Callahan, President, Alliance to Save Energy

The Cambridge Energy Alliance has designed an approach to energy efficiency focused on customer-based solutions that involve the whole community.  This forward-thinking initiative will complement and enhance our existing efforts to help our customers save money and energy today, resulting in a cleaner, healthier environment for tomorrow.
– Thomas J. May, Chairman, President and CEO, NSTAR

So often small businesses ask themselves, what can I realistically do about climate change? With help from the Alliance there are any number of things we can do–from simple lighting changes to more ambitious heating and cooling equipment upgrades.
– Phil Bannatyne, President, Cambridge Brewing Company

Genzyme supports the Cambridge Energy Alliance initiative to reduce energy consumption and green house gas emissions  It  will not only make a significant impact on reducing energy use in Cambridge, it provides a model for other cities to follow. We look forward to working with the city on this important and timely initiative.
– Rick Mattila, Director of Environmental Affairs, Genzyme Corporation

As developers of affordable housing, Cascap has noticed the impact of energy costs. Electric bills now rival heating bills as the largest utility expense. Buildings with high efficiency lighting and heating help reduce the burden on low income families and the environment. With the Cambridge Energy Alliance, we hope to keep housing affordable and further reduce energy consumption and costs.
– Michael Haran, Chief Executive Officer, Cascap, Inc.

Cambridge business and innovation have been synonymous for more than a century and the Cambridge Energy Alliance will work with a business community that is focused on efficiency, innovation, and entrepreneurship. The Cambridge Chamber of Commerce is pleased to be part of this project.
– Terrence F. Smith, Director of Government Affairs, Cambridge Chamber of Commerce

At HRI we are concerned about the amount of energy consumed in the US by households Buildings, not cars, are the biggest culprits, and the Cambridge Energy Alliance will be a major force in helping provide healthier, energy efficient, and less expensive homes for Cambridge families while their surrounding environment is preserved.
– Jane Jones, Senior Project Manager, Homeowner’s Rehab, Inc.

This is exactly the kind of program we need in order to start making the massive reductions in carbon emissions essential for a sustainable future.
– Steve Morr-Wineman, co-founder of GreenPort/HEET

We all need to address climate and energy issues, both at our community center and in our role as a resource for residents throughout the city. We look forward to working with the Cambridge Energy Alliance.
– Janet Kendrick, Executive Director, Cambridge Community Center

Redefining the ways we produce and use energy is critical, especially for urban areas where the vast majority of the nation’s energy is consumed This initiative will show that energy conservation can create jobs, spur economic development and unite the public and private sectors.
– Michelle Wyman, Executive Director, ICLEI USA-Local Governments for Sustainability

From advising our clients about green materials and procedures on projects such as the LEED Silver renovations to Cambridge Rindge and Latin School, to monitoring our own habits, which have resulted in a 30% reduction of our in-house electric lighting usage. HMFH is proud to walk the walk with the Cambridge Energy Alliance.
– George Metzger, President, HMFH Architects

New Ecology, Inc.’s (NEI) mission is to serve as a catalyst for sustainable development in cities. Energy and water conservation and their more environmentally-friendly sources and uses are central components of the sustainability equation. We look forward to working with the Alliance to meet our mutual goals of reduced carbon footprints and an environmentally sustainable future.
– Ed Connelly, President, New Ecology

We hope to use this program to benefit our low/moderate income tenants by reducing their utility costs. The educational resources of CEA will help people understand the importance of individual action in reducing the United State’s very large carbon footprint.
– Barbara Shaw, Housing Development Director, Just-A-Start Corporation

The economic and environmental benefits of clean energy are clear. But we  need to organize people, corporations, and institutions in such a way to make big changes in energy consumption happen. We believe a community-based model works, particularly when the community is Cambridge.
– Larry Chretien, Executive Director, Mass. Energy Consumers Alliance

.Our corporate vision is aligned with the Cambridge Energy Alliance. Metabolix is bringing clean solutions to the world with ‘green’ alternatives for plastics, energy and chemicals and we share the Alliance’s vision to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, petroleum usage and environmental waste.
– Brian Igoe, Vice President and Chief Brand Officer, Metabolix, Inc.

The global warming challenge calls for bold solutions that directly engage New England’s businesses, state and local governments, leading non-profit institutions, and household energy consumers. The Cambridge Energy Alliance will forge a precedent-setting partnership among these sectors, curbing the city’s greenhouse gas emissions by promoting energy efficiency and shaving peak electricity demand.
– Phil Warburg, President, Conservation Law Foundation

Whole Foods Market has three stores and our North Atlantic regional offices in Cambridge. We are thrilled about the opportunity to participate in the Cambridge Energy Alliance program. It is our hope that by partnering with the Cambridge Energy Alliance we can encourage other businesses, as well as customers who live and work in the City, to do so as well.
– Lee B. Kane, EcoCzar, Whole Foods Market, North Atlantic Region

As one of Cambridge’s top employers, CDM is committed to helping reduce energy demands and greenhouse gas emissions in our own operations and to supporting our clients in doing the same. Programs like the Cambridge Energy Alliance provide a valuable model for other communities, and we applaud the city’s leadership.
– Thomas D. Furman Jr, CDM Chairman and Chief Executive

As we approach our 100th anniversary, we cannot conceive of a more important issue for us from both an economic and environmental aspect than energy conservation. Partnering with the Cambridge Energy Alliance will ensure businesses are working together to use energy in the most efficient way–necessary action that will benefit ourselves, our neighbors, our students, and our community.
– Denise Jillson, Executive Director, Harvard Square Business Association

Real action on climate change must take advantage of many kinds of solutions, including energy efficiency efforts in electric use, buildings, and transportation. We are particularly encouraged by the public-private nature of this venture, as well as the financing mechanism that recognizes energy efficiency as a demand-side reality worthy of real credit.
– Adam Markham, Executive Director, Clean Air – Cool Planet

Investing in energy efficiency is the most effective way to address the challenges of global warming and energy security. As communities across the country grapple with these challenges, they should look to Cambridge’s large–scale investment in energy efficiency for a example that will reap both economic and environmental benefits..
– Mindy Lubber, President, Ceres

We hope this exciting project will become a national model for demonstrating how cities can use energy efficiency improvements and clean local energy resources to dramatically reduce their global warming pollution, reduce energy bills, and build the local economy.
– Kevin Knobloch, President, Union of Concerned Scientists

Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships’ efforts over the last ten years have illustrated the power of partnerships in advancing key energy efficiency initiatives. We’re certain CEA’s emphasis on partnerships will help leverage the enormous opportunities available in the areas of energy efficiency, distributed generation and other demand resources
– Susan Coakley, Executive Director, Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships

Global awareness of preserving natural resources and energy conservation is making an impact on decisions people make in their travel plans. We are asked more and more which properties are Green certified, particularly in the international markets. This is true for the leisure market as well as corporate meetings. The Cambridge Energy Alliance will help our hospitality industry meet that demand and be more competitive with other markets.
– Robyn Bell, Executive Director, Cambridge Office for Tourism

SmartPower is proud to support and be a part of an initiative that will result in a sea change of mainstream support for energy efficiency and achieve the over-arching goal of reducing consumer demand for energy. The Cambridge Energy Alliance will be a model for energy efficiency in cities and towns not only throughout Massachusetts, but also across the country.
– Brian F. Keane, President, SmartPower

The Cambridge Housing Authority is committed to reducing our carbon footprint and increasing energy efficiencies throughout our housing stock. Accessing green technologies to reduce emissions and conserve energy is an integral part of our redevelopment plans for state sites. The Cambridge Energy Alliance will help support our continuing efforts to reduce our carbon footprint and conserve energy throughout the Agency’s portfolio.
– Gregory R. Russ, Executive Director, Cambridge Housing Authority

Harvard supports the Cambridge Energy Alliance and the important goals of decreasing greenhouse gas emissions and fossil fuel use by improving energy efficiency throughout the City of Cambridge. Through this program , sustainable building design, and use renewable energy, we continue to improve Harvard’s energy efficiency throughout the campus.
– Tom Vautin  Facilities & Environmental Services, Harvard University