Environmental Stewardship

2021

See some of the different ways that Cape Cod 5 shows our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of the environment – from our community banking efforts to our philanthropy, corporate leadership and advocacy activities.

By the Numbers

Environmental Stewardship

in Mass Save^® HEAT Loans funded

914

Mass Save® HEAT Loans funded

$3.7 million

in Solar Loans funded

110

Solar Loans funded

employees serving on boards of environmental organizations

$75,755

in donations given to 22 organizations focused on Environmental Stewardship

Cape Cod 5 Headquarters (HQ5)

Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certification on Headquarters

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Energy | Water | Open Space & Habitat

46%

energy reduction

49%

greenhouse gas emissions reduction

28%

annual energy usage reduction via solar

96%

reduction in landscape potable water use

30%

reduction in indoor potable water use

31%

of site provides pedestrian space

34%

of site has been restored to native plantings

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Environmental Stewardship

More on our 2021 Community Impact

Environmental Stewardship

2021

See some of the different ways that Cape Cod 5 shows our commitment to being thoughtful stewards of the environment – from our community banking efforts to our philanthropy, corporate leadership and advocacy activities.

By the Numbers

Environmental Stewardship

in Mass Save® HEAT Loans funded

Cape Cod 5 Headquarters (HQ5)

Cape Cod 5 achieves LEED Gold Certification on Headquarters

Energy | Water | Open Space & Habitat

Resources

Environmental Stewardship

Switching to solar with the help of Cape Cod 5 is a great way to offset energy costs, reduce the environmental impact of your home and provide a host of other benefits, such as supporting local businesses and contributing to energy independence.

The HEAT loan is available to qualified customers participating in the Mass Save® Program and is designed to promote energy efficiency in your home or condominium. Customers are eligible to apply for a 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) loan and obtain applicable utility rebates.

For over 50 years, the Association to Preserve Cape Cod (APCC) has helped restore natural resources in every town, procured better environmental policy at the county, state and federal level, and brought in millions of dollars to improve, protect and preserve the Cape.

The Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborative is a non-profit organization whose mission is to reduce ways in which the Cape & Islands region contributes to climate change and to protect our region from its potentially devastating impacts.

The Cape Cod Commission's mission is to protect the unique values and quality of life on Cape Cod by coordinating a balanced relationship between environmental protection and economic progress.

New England for Offshore Wind is a growing regional coalition of environmental and justice organizations, academic and research institutions, business alliances, and labor unions advocating for offshore wind in every New England state.

Solarize Plus Yarmouth is a program sponsored by the town of Yarmouth and the State Clean Energy Center to save money for Yarmouth residents by arranging for low cost solar power to cut electric bills.

in Mass Save^® HEAT Loans funded

The HEAT loan is available to qualified customers participating in the Mass Save^® Program and is designed to promote energy efficiency in your home or condominium. Customers are eligible to apply for a 0% Annual Percentage Rate (APR) loan and obtain applicable utility rebates.