Letter From the CEO
In a time when climate justice, sustainability, and community resilience face growing challenges, our mission at New Ecology has never been more urgent—or more clear. We remain committed to supporting the affordable housing providers and community-based organizations we work with every day in delivering resilient, healthy, high-performance buildings.
Amidst a whirlwind of shifting political and social landscapes, we are proud to report real progress:
Our Decarbonization division is (describe the decarbonization work we are doing in the City of Boston) funded by the City of Boston and MA Department of Energy Resources. We are partners with LISC and the MA Association of CDC’s to (do blah), funded by the Liberty Mutual Foundation.
Our Green Building Division is advancing green workforce development. Assistant Project Manager Molly Craft and Energy Rater Sean Barfield were featured in the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s Massachusetts Climate Careers: Powering the Future video series. This first-of-its-kind curriculum introduces students to clean energy careers and their role in the climate transition. Molly and Sean shared their career stories to highlight pathways in energy efficiency.
Green Building projects and certifications are still underway and being completed. So far in 2025, projects we are involved in have earned: 3 LEED certifications, 5 Phius final certifications, 3 Phius design certifications, 2 NGBS final certifications, and 2 ZERH certifications.
Our Climate Smart Communities division celebrated the completion and move-in of the first homes at Bennett Point in Wilmington, DE. Supported by Energize Delaware, these Habitat for Humanity of New Castle County and Todmorden Foundation homes are among the most energy-efficient in the state, exceeding code performance metrics. These achievements included extensive on-site trainings for staff, volunteers, and tradespeople, enabling them to deliver high-performance housing.
As part of the Relay Network, a group of organizations across the country doing work similar to New Ecology, we established a set of guiding principles and did an analysis of green building rating systems to help ensure funds implemented under the Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund support climate, health and equity goals in ways that are impactful and easy to apply. Unfortunately, the funding under this program is frozen – but the work continues, where possible, through other channels.
These accomplishments reflect not only our team’s expertise and dedication but also the strength of our partnerships with you. Your support helps make sustainability and resilience accessible to the communities that need it most. As we look ahead, we’ll continue to champion affordable, healthy housing and community-centered climate solutions. The path forward demands innovation, persistence, and unity—and we are stepping up to continue advancing this important work.
Thank you for your continued trust and partnership,
Kim Stevenson
CEO