About High Performance Buildings

Massachusetts’ buildings sector represents the second largest source of the Commonwealth's greenhouse gas emissions.

MassCEC’s vision for the buildings sector is to reduce and ultimately eliminate these emissions from the 2,000,000+ existing buildings in Massachusetts and ensure future buildings have zero emissions.

Massachusetts 2020 Greenhouse Gas Emissions by Sector

Bar chart showing % of MA GHG emissions by sector

To achieve this major transformation, MassCEC programs pursue these strategies:

  • Retrofit & Electrify Existing Buildings
  • Consumer Engagement
  • Innovation in Technology, Materials & Methods
  • Equity for Underserved Populations
  • New Business and Financing Models
  • Expansion of a Skilled Workforce