The Massachusetts Port Authority (Massport) announced the investment of $60 million for shore power at Flynn Cruiseport.
According to the announcement, Massport has been planning to bring ship to shore power to Flynn Cruiseport for some time. CEO Rich Davey announced that Massport will install shore power at the two main berths. Nearly 80 percent of the ships that currently serve Boston can plug into shore power or use an alternative low-carbon technology. The project is expected to be completed by 2029.
By bringing shore power to these busy berths, Massport is taking a giant step toward reducing health-harming pollutants from this industry and illustrating that health and environmental protection go hand in hand with expanding economic opportunity. As we continue rapidly to shift our power sector away from fossil fuels, shore power will get even cleaner over time.
…said Massachusetts’ Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer.
Rebecca Tepper, Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary, stated that for both visitors and locals, Massport’s investment in shore power is a significant step forward—reducing fossil fuel use while ships are docked and cutting greenhouse gas emissions. This initiative highlights Massachusetts’ leadership and pride in taking bold action against climate change.
Based on the USEPA calculator, Massport expects the following (net) reductions in emissions for any vessel running on shore power while at Flynn Cruiseport:
- NOx: 93% reduction
- SO2: 85% reduction
- PM2.5: 86% reduction
- CO2: 65% reduction
