Green Initiatives

Green Initiatives & Energy Saving

American Businesses are facing high energy prices and they will only increase as winter approaches. We understand that The Arsenal's utility bills are a significant cost to our tenants. However, our collective efforts to reduce consumption can result in significant savings.

With the continuation of increases in electricity rates, it is of critical importance that we all work together to reduce energy waste and increase energy conservation wherever possible. If we are smart about managing how we consume energy, and if we conserve whenever possible, we can reduce our energy spending.

Taking several simple steps can help you identify commonly overlooked areas of energy conservation. Please support us by establishing an energy management strategy within your company. In an effort to increase energy conservation, reduce your utility costs and assist you in implementing an energy management strategy, we have listed some Green Initiatives that the Management Company has put in place and some suggested initiatives for our tenants to follow.

If you are TAOTC tenant, you can learn more in the Tenant Services section

"Streamline System" Recycling Program
On Monday September 15, 2008 The Arsenal on the Charles took another step towards our “Green Goal”.  We have implemented the advanced “Streamline System” Recycling Program.

This is a program that combines many recyclable items into one container which significantly reduces the need to sort items into multiple containers.   This makes recycling easier, reduces contamination and yields better results. 

Stay tuned for upcoming news on continuing our efforts of recycling by composting with food waste.

Solar Energy Panels
Harvard University is proud to announce that the Solar Energy Panel installation project on the rooftop of Building 311 at The Arsenal on the Charles was completed in December, 2009. CarbonFree Technology, Integrys Energy Services, Inc., and SunPower Corporation worked together to provide the best solution for this solar project.

It is estimated that the solar power system will generate the equivalent of the amount of power required for 83 average Massachusetts homes each year. Based on the average carbon intensity of grid electricity in Massachusetts, this output will offset the equivalent of 367 metric tons of carbon dioxide per year.

This is Harvard University's first large rooftop solar power system. Harvard University and The Arsenal on the Charles hope to serve as a model, inspiring others to take an active role in protecting the environment and managing their energy.