Posts by Mariella Puerto

Erin Long via Community Foundation of Western Massachusetts

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Mariella Puerto is Director of Barr's Climate program, overseeing strategy development, grantmaking and other initiatives to advance equitable solutions for clean energy, mobility, and resilient communities.

Scale Clean. Scale Smart.

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

The next iteration of Barr’s Clean Energy program aims at transformation in the Northeast energy sector.

January 26, 2016 | Category: Climate

Striving for Transformation in our Energy Sector

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

As part of Barr’s strategic planning, Mariella Puerto shares the trends informing how our Clean Energy program can best accelerate climate action in the region.

November 16, 2015 | Category: Climate

Northeast Energy Program Lifting Economies and Lowering Emissions

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New report shows states participating in most recent phase of regional carbon cap-and-trade are experiencing significant economic benefits while dramatically reducing emissions.

July 20, 2015 | Category: Climate

For Second Time, Boston Named Nation’s Most Energy-Efficient City

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

ACEEE Scorecard spotlights innovative ways cities are saving energy.

May 26, 2015 | Category: Climate

Invisible Elephant in Climate Room Much Bigger Than We Thought

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New report finds extent of natural gas leaks three times greater threat to climate goals than previously expected.

April 22, 2015 | Category: Climate

Boston Preparing for the Storms Ahead

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

More than sixty inches of snow falling in fewer than three weeks has most Bostonians saying uncle. However, these superstorms—or "snowmaggedons"—are not expected to let up any time soon.

February 13, 2015 | Category: Climate

Boston Hospitals Achieve Healthy Reductions in Energy Consumption

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

New data shows Boston hospitals have cut their energy use by six percent over the last three years, despite continued facility growth. These reductions have not only saved the hospitals $12 million—they have helped put Boston on track to achieving its ambition climate goals.

January 20, 2015 | Category: Climate

Districts—An Ambitious, but Achievable Scale for Energy Transformation

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

What will it take to catalyze and accelerate the kind of energy transformation required to increase reliability, enhance resilience, meet ambitious climate goals, and create economic development opportunities? And what role can foundations play? Key takeaways from a recent gathering of funders interested in urban sustainability sponsored by the Funders' Network for Smart Growth and Livable Communities.

December 17, 2014 | Category: Climate

Little Cities that Could (and Did) Show Leadership on Climate

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

Learn about a Barr grantee that has been creating its own climate playbook.

November 13, 2014 | Category: Climate

Helping the Green Economy Work for All

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Mariella Puerto

Director of Climate

If we care about equity, we ignore climate change at our peril. Climate change is an inequity expander and accelerator. But it doesn't have to be. The Green Justice Coalition, a Barr grantee, has been showing the way to meet both climate and equity goals.

May 09, 2014 | Category: Climate