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SUMMARY:Webinar: Breaking Down the Draft Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Regulations
DESCRIPTION: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. \nThese 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 clean energy and small transmission projects. \nMAPC is hosting a virtual discussion on the draft regulations focused on municipal staff. Join us to learn more about the draft regulations and to share your thoughts\, reactions\, and experiences with siting and permitting clean energy projects. \nRegister for the MAPC Hosted Session \nQuestions? Please contact: cleanenergy@mapc.org \n\nMassachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER)\nDOER is hosting multiple hybrid information sessions about the regulations\, October 6 – 9\, 2025. More Information and to Register \nAdditionally\, DOER is hosting a virtual public hearing on Wednesday\, October 15\, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. Register for the virtual public hearing. \nDOER is also accepting written comments to: DOER.Siting.Permitting@mass.gov.\nThe deadline to submit your written comments is October 17\, 2025 (5:00 p.m.).
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/webinar-breaking-down-the-draft-clean-energy-siting-and-permitting-regulations/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Government Affairs
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250910T120000
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SUMMARY:Introducing the Climate Resilience Playbook: An Online Resource for Massachusetts Communities (webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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). \nThe Playbook is an online interactive tool that local planners can use to identify and prioritize resilience actions for their communities. \nDuring the webinar you will learn more about the collaborative engagement process that shaped the Playbook\, its features\, and opportunities to help shape this evolving tool. \nRegister for the Playbook Webinar
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/introducing-the-climate-resilience-playbook-an-online-resource-for-massachusetts-communities-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20250515T140000
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SUMMARY:E-Cargo Bikes: Small-Scale Deliveries for Big Impact (interactive webinar)
DESCRIPTION: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! \nThis 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\, or e-cargo bikes. E-cargo bikes can provide an alternative form of delivery that is cleaner\, safer\, and faster. \nWe understand that cities and towns who may be interested in making the transition might have questions on where to even begin. We encourage you to join us for this conversation\, and bring those questions with you! \nRegister for this Webinar
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/e-cargo-bikes-small-scale-deliveries-for-big-impact-interactive-webinar/
LOCATION:Virtual (Zoom)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Transportation,Clean Energy
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SUMMARY:Solar + Storage = Energy Resilience & Savings: Introducing MAPC's Municipal Solar + Storage Resource Guide
DESCRIPTION: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. \nYou’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 the benefits and best practices for successful implementation. \nMeet the Panelists: \n\nErina Keefe\, Sustainability Director\, City of Beverly\nJohn Harper\, Energy and Climate Committee\, Town of Wayland\nMatt Shortsleeve\, Vice President of Development\, Solect Energy\n\nRegister to Join Us for this Webinar
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/solar-storage-energy-resilience-savings-introducing-mapcs-municipal-solar-storage-resource-guide/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Environment
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SUMMARY:ACR Speaker Series Webinar | Shade is Social Justice: How the City of Cambridge Tackles Heat Mitigation
DESCRIPTION: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.”  \nIn 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 the ‘why’ for each artist involved.     \nLearn from the artists and designers of these art installations!    \n\nClaudia Zarazua (facilitator)\, Arts & Cultural Planning Director at City of Cambridge\nMatthew Akira Okazaki\, Professor of Practice in Architecture at Tufts University & Founder\, Field Office & Principal\, Architecture for Public Benefit \nJeff Goldenson\, M.S.\, Founder of buildingways \nAlejandro Saldarriaga Rubio\, Founder of Alsar –Atelier & Visiting Assistant Professor  at Northeastern University \nGabriel Cira\, Professor in the History of Art at MassArt \n\nRegister to Join Us
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/acr-speaker-series-webinar-shade-is-social-justice-how-the-city-of-cambridge-tackles-heat-mitigation/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Transportation,Clean Energy,Clean Energy,Environment,Environment,Arts & Culture
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20240829T120000
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SUMMARY:ACR Speakers Series Webinar | Let’s Talk About It: The Role of Communications in Climate Work
DESCRIPTION: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. \nLearn from the following experts about the art of climate communication: \nKristin Timm\, PhD\, Research Assistant Professor\, International Arctic Research Center \nSammi Munson\, PhD\, Lecturer of Environmental Studies & Sciences\, Gonzaga University \nRegister to Join Us for this Webinar!
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/acr-speakers-series-webinar-lets-talk-about-it-the-role-of-communications-in-climate-work/
LOCATION:Zoom (Virtual)
CATEGORIES:Subregions,Clean Energy,Communications,Environment
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220324T170000
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CREATED:20240824T005109Z
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SUMMARY:Resilient Youth: The Next Generation of Climate Activists
DESCRIPTION:This event is part of the Accelerating Climate Resiliency Speaker Series\, hosted by MAPC with generous support from the Barr Foundation.\nThis 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 and more.\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJwpf-6pqzsjE9HPu0sXuiuGKWxw-Y1ThSEK.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/resilient-youth-the-next-generation-of-climate-activists/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders
DESCRIPTION:Webinar: Stretch Code Proposals Info Session for Municipal Stakeholders\nWednesday\, March 2\, 2022 | 3:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m.\nWe 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 the existing Stretch Code\, already adopted by 299 municipalities in Massachusetts\, and the second is a proposal for a new municipal specialized opt-in “net zero” code\, which municipalities will have the option to adopt starting in December 2022.\nClick here to register\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJMtduGsqz8sGdWOsM5qfktqNIbYKN2HibxH.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/webinar-stretch-code-proposals-info-session-for-municipal-stakeholders/
LOCATION:Zoom
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211021T083000
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SUMMARY:Solar Resources for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
DESCRIPTION:Session 3\nSolar resources for low- and moderate-income residents\nThursday\, October 21 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nJoin 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 housing and how to make them work for people in their communities. This series is supported by an Affordable Access Regional Coordination (AARC) Grant from the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER).\nRegister here\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrf-CvpjosH9GbRnfTnja6xAMZJXKCwB7N.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/solar-resources-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents/
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211014T083000
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SUMMARY:Energy Efficiency Resources for Low- and Moderate-Income Residents
DESCRIPTION:Session 2\nEnergy efficiency resources for low- and moderate-income residents\nThursday\, October 14 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nJoin 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 housing and how to make them work for people in their communities. This series is supported by an Affordable Access Regional Coordination (AARC) Grant from the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER).\nRegister here\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrf-CvpjosH9GbRnfTnja6xAMZJXKCwB7N.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/energy-efficiency-resources-for-low-and-moderate-income-residents/
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T100000
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SUMMARY:Health\, Housing\, Energy\, Equity: Exploring the Intersections
DESCRIPTION:Session 1\nHealth\, Housing\, Energy\, Equity: Exploring the intersections\nThursday\, October 7 | 8:30 a.m. – 10 a.m.\nJoin 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 housing and how to make them work for people in their communities. This series is supported by an Affordable Access Regional Coordination (AARC) Grant from the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER).\nRegister here\nTickets: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/tJcrf-CvpjosH9GbRnfTnja6xAMZJXKCwB7N.
URL:https://www.mapc.org/event/health-housing-energy-equity-exploring-the-intersections/
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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