City of Medford, MA - Energy and Environment

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Contact	Carey R. Duques, AICP Director of Energy and Environment/Environmental Agent Alicia L. Hunt Energy Efficiency Coordinator
Address:	City Hall, Room 209 85 George P. Hassett Drive Medford, MA 02155
Phone:	781-393-2137
Fax:	781-393-2471
Hours:	Mon., Tues., Thurs., 8:30am to 4:30pm Wed., 8:30am to 7:30pm Fri., 8:30am to 12:30pm

Additional Links:

Medford Conservation Commission	Medford Clean Energy Committee Webpage		Medford Energy Committee
Stormwater Management		Ordinances, Policies & Plans
Resources and Links		Sustainable Medford Column

The Energy and Environment Office (E&E) is responsible for overseeing and implementing environmentally sound programs in the City of Medford. In cooperation with other departments and organizations, the E&E office works to improve energy efficiency, air quality, climate change protection, wetlands protection, open space conservation, and stormwater management.

»	The E&E Office works with the `Medford Energy Task Force to implement the City’s Climate Action Plan and other initiatives of the Cities for Climate ProtectionTM Campaign.
»	The E&E Office and the Medford Clean Energy Committee work to improve energy efficiency and promote renewable energy through programs like the Medford wind turbine.
»	The E&E Office assists in protecting Medford’s rivers, streams, wetlands and open space with the Medford Conservation Commission.
»	The E&E Office works with the Medford Department of Public Works to execute Medford’s Stormwater Management Program. This program is in accordance with the National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) Phase II Program of the US Environmental Protection Agency.

The City of Medford’s Energy & Environment Office has received the following Awards:


U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2004 Energy Star Plaque for energy efficient municipal building	Commonwealth of Massachusetts 2005 Municipal Environmental Purchasing and Sustainability Award for outstanding performance in the areas of recycling and sustainable practices		U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2004 Clean Air Excellence Award for Regulatory/Policy Innovations for reducing greenhouse gas emissions

Larz Anderson Museum Choice Award at the 2005 Altwheels Transportation Festival for efforts to encourage the use of alternative fueled vehicles while showcasing General Motors 100% electric sports car the EV1		2006 Altwheels Transportation Festival Award for the City with the Greatest Commitment to Alternative Transportation

City of Medford 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Medford, MA 02155
Phone: (781) 396-5500

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