Who is a member?
Our members are the local governments of Massachusetts and their elected and appointed leadership.
The Green Communities Division will hold the second Green Communities Summit on Nov. 18 in Worcester to discuss innovative energy solutions and celebrate successes.
The free summit will feature presentations on local energy initiatives, policy updates, and opportunities for collaboration. Participants will engage in discussions about strategies to bolster energy efficiency in their communities and help the Commonwealth achieve its 2050 emission-reduction goals.
Attendees will include municipal staff and officials, clean energy and climate practitioners, school staff, committee members, and other stakeholders.
The summit will be held at the DCU Center, 50 Foster St. in Worcester, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Click here to register.
Green Communities deadlines
Several deadlines are approaching related to the Green Communities program.
Annual reports for fiscal 2025 Green Communities are due on Nov. 7.
Applications from cities and towns seeking the Green Communities designation are due on Dec. 31.
Dec. 31 is also the application deadline for municipalities that are seeking to be certified as Climate Leader Communities.
For more information, visit the Green Communities Division website or contact Green Communities program regional coordinators.