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Boston University showcases net-zero building as governors gather; Healey, Wu and private sector highlight local climate steps
Summary
Boston University hosted the opening session where university and city leaders highlighted a carbon‑neutral campus building, state housing and climate staffing commitments, municipal fossil‑fuel‑free construction policies, and private investment pledges from Manulife/John Hancock.
Boston University opened its Center for Computing and Data Sciences to regional leaders at the 45th New England Governors and Eastern Canadian Premiers Conference, using the facility as an example of institutional climate action while state and local officials outlined complementary policy and procurement steps.
“It's the largest fossil fuel free, carbon neutral building in Boston and one of the largest carbon free buildings in New England,” President Gilliam said of the new Center. He described building features including 31 geothermal boreholes drilled to about 1,500 feet, extensive exterior…
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