Leading By Example

Explore the topics on this page to learn about Worcester's accomplishments to date, or read the City's Climate Action Plan, which presents a roadmap to future sustainability accomplishments.

Of special note is the City’s Energy Savings Performance Contract (ESPC). The ESPC work fits within a number of Sustainability Accomplishments categories listed below. This multi-year, multi-million dollar energy efficiency and renewable energy project for municipal facilities commenced in 2007 and is still in progress. The work scope has grown and includes energy efficiency upgrades to municipal facilities, renewable energy installations, and street lighting retrofits... Learn more