Top: The ReVision Energy Electrical Apprenticeship Program (REEAP) hosted new solar installers from ME, NH, and MA at the South Portland branch for REEAP’s new PV101 training. Bottom: Led by REEAP Coordinator Ben Rubins, Safety Director Brad Costigan, Journeyperson Electrician Evan Provencher, and Journeyperson Electrician Caleb Turner, new electrical apprentices got dedicated time to […]
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Continuing the Baker-Polito Administration’s celebration of Climate Week in Massachusetts, the Baker-Polito Administration today announced $2 million in grants for eight separate solar installations at state facilities across the Commonwealth. Projects receiving these grants total more than 5 megawatts (MW) of solar PV, which will deliver approximately $11 million in economic benefits and generate […] Hull, MA became the first town on the eastern seaboard to sport a commercial wind turbine. The wind turbine is located at the tip of the peninsula next to the Hull High School and sports field. Note the white building where the wood pilings are seen for a possible deployment of the tidal-turbine-system, […] 87 Percent of the Commonwealth’s Population Now Resides in a Green Community State Representative Meghan Kilcoyne, Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Patrick Woodcock, Board of Selectmen Chair Sean Kerrigan, Town Administrator Michael Ward, and Green Communities Director Brian Sullivan all joined at Central Park in Clinton. As part of the Baker-Polito Administration’s celebration […] Sets Appliance Efficiency Standards and Sets Path for Strong Building Codes In a far-reaching climate bill scheduled to be signed today, Massachusetts commits to halving greenhouse gas emissions by 2030 and achieving net-zero emissions by 2050, while embracing new energy-saving policies to help achieve the targets. The law sets efficiency standards for 17 residential […] Solar array on MassDOT Highway Division office property in Northampton, MA. MassDOT photo George Harvey All solar photovoltaics (PVs) have one very special characteristic. While they only produce electricity during daylight hours, they also produce at just the time electricity demand is at its highest. This is particularly important because they replace the […] The Baker-Polito Administration awarded $250,000 in grants to support the development of clean energy projects in 20 cities and towns across Massachusetts. The grants, funded by the Department of Energy Resources’ (DOER) Municipal Energy Technical Assistance (META) program, are used by Massachusetts municipalities, regional school districts, and water/wastewater districts to aid in the management of […] Community Invited to Participate in Public Planning Process for Mass Save® Programs CAMBRIDGE – As part of the Commonwealth’s celebration of Energy Efficiency Day, Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Patrick Woodcock today visited Cadbury Commons, an assisted living facility in Cambridge, which recently benefited from a $700,000 grant from DOER to support […] 103 Communities Receive Funds for Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Projects BOSTON – The Baker-Polito Administration today awarded $13,000,558 in Green Communities competitive grants to 103 municipalities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. With today’s announcement, the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) has awarded over $136 million to Green Communities in Designation Grants […] Climate Justice Coalition Urges State Reps to Close Loophole for Polluting Power Plants in MA Climate Bill (Springfield) A diverse coalition of community, social, civic, and public health organizations sent a strongly-worded letterto Springfield state representatives urging them to close a loophole in the House climate package that would pave the way for a controversial […] |
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