Boston's Energy Upgrade Project to Transform Charles River into Renewable Heat Source by 2028
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Boston is launching a city-wide energy upgrade, transforming its steam heating network with electric boilers and heat pumps that utilize the Charles River. The initiative, led by Vicinity Energy, aims to reduce air pollution and create a model for urban decarbonization. The project was approved in summer 2023 and is expected to be completed by mid-2028.

Feb 7, 2026, 6:00 AM