Lights Out, Boston

Boston’s tallest office buildings are turning out their lights at night for two months this fall, and possibly for good. The city’s pilot program began in September and involves 34 skyscrapers shutting off their lights above the 30th floor from 11pm to 5am. A quarter of the energy used for lighting will be saved as a result.

“If you drive around the city at night, you see a lot of wasted energy with lights being kept on late into the evening,” said James Hunt, Boston’s chief of environment and energy. Officials expect the voluntary program to become permanent for all high-rise buildings, helping Boston meet its carbon reduction targets. Other cities have turned off their lights for a night to raise awareness about energy conservation.

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