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Inspiring Climate Action: Prioritizing and Funding Decarbonization Measures

Inspiring Climate Action: Prioritizing and Funding Decarbonization Measures

Deputy climate chiefs from the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience highlight opportunities for engagement in the development of the Comprehensive Climate Action Plan and provide an update on federal tax credits available to communities for clean energy investments. Recommended audience: All members
Climate ChangeWebinarfreePublication Date: Jan 29, 2025
Inspiring Climate Action: Understanding Electric Vehicles and Funding Opportunities

Inspiring Climate Action: Understanding Electric Vehicles and Funding Opportunities

This webinar discusses state incentives and federal funding options for electric and low-emission vehicles, policy considerations, and how to leverage the MassEVIP program. Recommended audience: All members
Climate ChangeWebinarfreePublication Date: Aug 07, 2024
Inspiring Climate Action: Financing Geothermal Projects

Inspiring Climate Action: Financing Geothermal Projects

This webinar reviews funding and financial incentives available for geothermal projects through the Federal Inflation Reduction Act. Recommended audience: All members
Capital PlanningWebinarfreePublication Date: Jul 23, 2024
Inspiring Climate Action: Funding Decarbonization and Navigating Energy Codes

Inspiring Climate Action: Funding Decarbonization and Navigating Energy Codes

This webinar explores funding opportunities available to municipalities to support decarbonization efforts and shares strategies for applying to the new Climate Leader Communities Program. Recommended audience: All members
Climate ChangeWebinarfreePublication Date: Jun 25, 2024
Stretch Energy and Municipal Opt-In Specialized Building Code FAQ

Stretch Energy and Municipal Opt-In Specialized Building Code FAQ

Published by Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources, Green Communities Division
EnergyRegulationspdf - 353 KBPublication Date: Mar 01, 2024
Elective Pay Under the Inflation Reduction Act presentation

Elective Pay Under the Inflation Reduction Act presentation

Presented by Jonathan Schrag, Deputy Chief of Climate and Director of Investment for Decarbonization and Resilience, Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience to a joint meeting of the MMA Policy Committee on Energy and the Environment and MMA Policy Committee on Public Works, Transportation and Public Utilities on April 1, 2024.
Climate ChangePresentationpdf - 741 KBPublication Date: Apr 10, 2024
A Clean Energy and Climate Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

A Clean Energy and Climate Guide to the Inflation Reduction Act

Prepared by the Office of Senator Ed Markey, updated March 2024
Climate ChangeGuidancepdf - 886 KBPublication Date: Mar 01, 2024
Community Choice Electricity Programs: A Survey of Massachusetts Municipalities

Community Choice Electricity Programs: A Survey of Massachusetts Municipalities

Released by the UMass Amherst Sustainable Policy Lab
EnergyReportpdf - 20 MBPublication Date: Mar 28, 2023
Seven Strategies to Minimize Negative Impacts of Outdoor Light at Night

Seven Strategies to Minimize Negative Impacts of Outdoor Light at Night

Published by DesignLights Consortium Learn more https://www.designlights.org/our-work/luna/responsible-light-at-night-local-governments/
Community Health and WellnessGuidancepdf - 775 KBPublication Date: Dec 07, 2022
Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape and Municipal Opportunities

Electric Vehicle Policy Landscape and Municipal Opportunities

This webinar provides an overview of significant electric vehicle policy developments and resources becoming available to municipalities.
EnergyWebinarfreePublication Date: Dec 12, 2022
Renewable Communities 2022: Massachusetts cities and towns leading the way to 100% renewable energy

Renewable Communities 2022: Massachusetts cities and towns leading the way to 100% renewable energy

Released by Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center
Climate ChangeReportpdf - 7 MBPublication Date: Aug 10, 2022
Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030

Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2025 and 2030

Published by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
Climate ChangeReportpdf - 4 MBPublication Date: Jun 29, 2022
Electrifying Transportation in Municipalities: A Policy Toolkit for Electric Vehicle Deployment and Adoption at the Local Level

Electrifying Transportation in Municipalities: A Policy Toolkit for Electric Vehicle Deployment and Adoption at the Local Level

Report released by Electrification Coalition
EnergyReportpdf - 8 MBPublication Date: Aug 30, 2021
Renewable Communities 2021: Massachusetts Cities and Towns Leading the Way to 100% Renewable Energy

Renewable Communities 2021: Massachusetts Cities and Towns Leading the Way to 100% Renewable Energy

Published by Environment Massachusetts Research & Policy Center
Climate ChangeReportpdf - 8 MBPublication Date: Aug 01, 2021
Net Zero Buildings: You can help make Net Zero buildings a reality in Massachusetts and beyond

Net Zero Buildings: You can help make Net Zero buildings a reality in Massachusetts and beyond

Presentation by Carol Oldham, executive director of the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, at MMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 25, 2020
EnergyPresentationpdf - 4 MB
Economics of Solar and Storage

Economics of Solar and Storage

Presentation by Mark Sandeen, selectman in Lexington, founder of RePower Partners, and president of MassSolar, at MMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 25, 2020
EnergyPresentationpdf - 4 MB
MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Municipal Exterior Lighting Conversions

MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Municipal Exterior Lighting Conversions

Established by MMA Policy Committee on Energy and the Environment, published in MMA Best Practices Series, vol 5, 2020
EnergyGuidancepdf - 206 KB
MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Municipal Investment in Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations

MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Municipal Investment in Electric Vehicles and Charging Stations

Established by MMA Policy Committee on Energy and the Environment, published in MMA Best Practices Series, vol 4, 2019
EnergyGuidancepdf - 146 KB
MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Develop a Sustainable Wood Debris Management Plan

MMA Best Practice Recommendation: Develop a Sustainable Wood Debris Management Plan

Established by MMA Policy Committee on Public Works, Transportation and Public Utilities, published in MMA Best Practices Series, vol 4, 2019
EnergyGuidancepdf - 156 KB
Overview of Clean Energy Opportunities

Overview of Clean Energy Opportunities

Presentation by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council at MMA Annual Meeting, January 19, 2018
EnergyPresentationpdf - 4 MB
Advisory for Municipalities and Other Public Awarding Authorities Using Energy Broker Services

Advisory for Municipalities and Other Public Awarding Authorities Using Energy Broker Services

Report from the Office of the Inspector General Glenn A. Cunha, October 20, 2016
EnergyGuidancepdf - 435 KB
Future Shock: What's in Store for our Electricity Needs?

Future Shock: What's in Store for our Electricity Needs?

Presentation by Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Judith Judson at MMA Annual Meeting, January 22, 2016
Energypdf - 942 KB
Regional Energy Overview and What’s Trending

Regional Energy Overview and What’s Trending

Presentation by Michael Giaimo, senior external affairs representative for ISO New England, at MMA Annual Meeting, January 22, 2016
Energypdf - 999 KB
Going Green: Getting Energy Efficiency Right

Going Green: Getting Energy Efficiency Right

Presentation at 2015 MMA Annual Meeting by Tom Mayo of Mashpee, January 23, 2015
Energypdf - 263 KB
Powering Down: Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Powering Down: Acton-Boxborough Regional School District

Presentation at 2015 MMA Annual Meeting by Kate Crosby of Acton-Boxborough Regional School District, January 23, 2015
Energypdf - 1 MB
Promoting Energy Efficiency: Amherst, MA

Promoting Energy Efficiency: Amherst, MA

Presentation at 2015 MMA Annual Meeting by Stephanie Ciccarello, January 23, 2015
Energypdf - 1 MB
Green Energy Update

Green Energy Update

Presentation by Attorney Richard Holland of Kopelman and Paige, at MMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 24, 2014
Energypdf - 213 KB
Emerging and Evolving Renewables Opportunities for Municipalities

Emerging and Evolving Renewables Opportunities for Municipalities

Presentation by Erin Sweet, Renewable Energy Group, Cadmus, at MMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 24, 2014
Energypdf - 448 KB
Growing Solar in Massachusetts

Growing Solar in Massachusetts

Presentation by Bram Claeys, Deputy Director of Renewable & Alternative Energy Division, Department of Energy Resources, at MMA Annual Meeting, Jan. 24, 2014
Energypdf - 2 MB
Law: Examining the Rules and Risks Surrounding Procurement of Renewable Energy Facilities

Law: Examining the Rules and Risks Surrounding Procurement of Renewable Energy Facilities

Article by Richard Holland from MMA’s Municipal Advocate, Vol. 26, No. 4, 2012
Energypdf - 306 KB
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