Clean Energy
Health, Housing, Energy, Equity: Exploring the Intersections
Session 1 Health, Housing, Energy, Equity: Exploring the intersections Thursday, October 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Join MAPC and partners for a training series exploring clean energy access for low- and moderate-income residents. Through this training series, participants will learn about available programs and resources related to clean energy, health, and equity in […]
Energy Efficiency Resources for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Session 2 Energy efficiency resources for low- and moderate-income residents Thursday, October 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Join MAPC and partners for a training series exploring clean energy access for low- and moderate-income residents. Through this training series, participants will learn about available programs and resources related to clean energy, health, and equity […]
Solar Resources for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
Session 3 Solar resources for low- and moderate-income residents Thursday, October 21 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m. Join MAPC and partners for a training series exploring clean energy access for low- and moderate-income residents. Through this training series, participants will learn about available programs and resources related to clean energy, health, and equity in […]
Webinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders
ZoomWebinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders Wednesday, March 2, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. We will be joined by staff from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) to talk through the integral components of the two straw proposals DOER announced on March 8, 2022. The first proposal is to update […]
Resilient Youth: The Next Generation of Climate Activists
ZoomThis event is part of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Speaker Series, hosted by MAPC with generous support from the Barr Foundation. This month, we’re focusing on youth-led climate movements. How can municipal leaders empower youth movements and collaborate with local young people on climate work? Our panel of youth organizers will speak on that question […]
ACR Speakers Series Webinar | Let’s Talk About It: The Role of Communications in Climate Work
Zoom (Virtual)In this session, we will explore the ways we talk, share, and receive information about climate change and how people may interpret and react to information in different ways. We will also discuss how reaching people with information leads to activism, progress, and more engagement. Learn from the following experts about the art of climate communication: […]
ACR Speaker Series Webinar | Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation
Zoom (Virtual)Please join us for the next Accelerating Climate Resilience 2024 Speaker Series webinar “Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation.” In this session, we will explore the ways that art, culture, and climate came together to advance social justice. Learn more about the process; from procurement to community engagement to […]
Solar + Storage = Energy Resilience & Savings: Introducing MAPC’s Municipal Solar + Storage Resource Guide
Zoom (Virtual)In this session of the Accelerating Climate Resilience Speaker Series, we will walk through MAPC’s new resource guide for municipalities interested in Solar + Storage. You'll also hear insights from a panel who have installed or are currently installing this technology. They will discuss the challenges they encountered, offer tips for procurement and installation, and discuss […]
E-Cargo Bikes: Small-Scale Deliveries for Big Impact (interactive webinar)
Virtual (Zoom)Please join MAPC, City of Boston, Net Zero Logistics, and MassCEC for an interactive discussion about our recently launched new resource, E-Cargo Bikes: Strategies for Municipal Delivery Transition! This guide provides tools and resources to support municipalities in the Greater Boston region who want to make the transition from traditional delivery vehicles to electric bikes, […]
Introducing the Climate Resilience Playbook: An Online Resource for Massachusetts Communities (webinar)
Virtual (Zoom)Join the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC), Pioneer Valley Planning Commission (PVPC), and Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) for a webinar to officially launch the Climate Resilience Playbook (the Playbook). The Playbook is an online interactive tool that local planners can use to identify and prioritize resilience actions for their communities. During […]
Webinar: Breaking Down the Draft Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Regulations
Virtual (Zoom)The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) recently published draft regulations to implement legislative reforms passed last year (2024) to municipal siting and permitting processes for clean energy infrastructure. These regulations will change how municipalities across the Commonwealth will need to approach siting and permitting for solar photovoltaic (PV), battery storage, distribution substations, and other […]