Energy
EE2020
In spring 2011 CoLab developed a partnership with the Serrafix group to work on a Boston-area Foundation-supported project to launch scalable energy efficiency programs that reduce energy consumption by 20% by the year 2020. The project involved working with Massachusetts mayors on:
- Building strategic city-utility partnerships;
- Penetrating the commercial sector;
- Deploying innovative community-based outreach; and
- Eliminating structural barriers to participation.
Serrafix is a mission oriented consulting group that works to provide strategy, analysis, financing, and logistical know-how to find and implement energy improvement opportunities for buildings and transportation. CoLab’s Amy Stitely worked with Serrafix to support the launch new energy efficiency initiatives in the following cities:
The project culminated in summer 2012 with the release of the EE2020 Toolkit, a handbook for mayors, city leaders, and community activists who seek guidance on either starting or accelerating energy efficiency retrofits in their communities. For more information, visit the EE2020 website http://serrafix.com/