Clean Energy,Environment
Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program Virtual Q and A
Zoom (Virtual)Join the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR) for a virtual Questions and Answers session about the new Drought Resiliency and Water Efficiency Grant Program. Register for the Virtual Q and A Additional Information about this Grant Program: In December, the Massachusetts Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs will post a new funding opportunity […]
Tips for Implementing Accessory Dwelling Units Legislation in Your Community
Zoom (Virtual)Please join MAPC staff and local municipalities for this virtual opportunity to learn tips for implementing the new Accessory Dwelling Units (ADU) State Law. This webinar will highlight two examples – in Hudson, MA and Stoneham, MA - of local ADU regulatory updates in response to changes in state law. MAPC will also share best […]
Beyond Alerts: Using Heat-Health Data to Inform Local Action (virtual)
Virtual (Zoom)The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in partnership with the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), will be hosting a regional symposium titled Fostering Collaborations: A Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions on June 18, 2025. Additional information is coming soon, and we encourage you to subscribe […]
Town Hall | Exploring Heat Resilience: Scenario-based Insights and Collaborative Solutions (virtual)
Virtual (Zoom)The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in partnership with the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), will be hosting a regional symposium titled Fostering Collaborations: A Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions on June 18, 2025. Additional information is coming soon, and we encourage you to subscribe to the event email […]
Town Hall | From Insight to Action: Evidence-Based Approaches to Heat Challenges, Opportunities, and Solutions (virtual)
Virtual (Zoom)The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in partnership with the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), will be hosting a regional symposium titled Fostering Collaborations: A Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions on June 18, 2025. Additional information is coming soon, and we encourage you to subscribe to the event email […]
Peak Demand: What It Is and How It Can Serve Your Community (webinar)
Virtual (Zoom)Each morning from June to mid-September, MAPC sends out an email that assesses the risk that the annual peak could occur that day and, if so, at what time. The notifications also include an outlook for the next week so municipalities have time to plan ahead. MAPC develops this assessment by analyzing data provided by […]
Fostering Collaborations: A Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions
Boston University (BU) Center for Computing and Data Services (CCDS) 665 Commonwealth Ave - 17th Floor, Boston, MA, United StatesThe Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in partnership with the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH), is hosting a regional symposium titled Fostering Collaborations: A Symposium to Advance Equitable Heat Health Actions. The symposium aims to engage with and foster constructive dialogue among key stakeholders across sectors. By bringing together experts and leaders from […]
Sustainability Day at the State House
Massachusetts State House 24 Beacon Street, Boston, MA, United StatesHosted by the House Committee on Climate Action & Sustainability, you're invited to join the inaugural Sustainability Day! This day will bring leaders, advocates, and residents together to highlight climate action across the Commonwealth. Learn more about this event on the webpage MAPC is a sponsoring organization of Sustainability Day at the State House.
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 […]
2025 Climate Beacon Conference
Lyrik Back Bay 1001 Boylston Street, 11th Floor, Boston, MA, United StatesThe annual Climate Beacon Conference is focused on creating climate solutions. It's an opportunity for leaders and decision-makers to gather together with experts and practitioners to plan ahead for a more livable, sustainable future. More information about the conference can be found on the conference website. Access registration information Note: Municipal leaders (public leaders) get […]
ACR Speaker Series: Decision-Making Tools for Heat and Stormwater Mitigation with the Smart Surfaces Coalition
The Accelerating Climate Resilience (ACR) Speaker Series is back for another year! Decision-Making Tools for Heat and Stormwater Mitigation with the Smart Surfaces Coalition Thursday, December 11, 2025 | 12:00 p.m., via Zoom This webinar will preview tools and resources developed by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Smart Surfaces Coalition (SSC) to […]
Heat Resilience and Mobility Workshop (virtual)
Virtual (Zoom)This is the first of two Fostering Collaborations to Strengthen Heat Resilience Workshops. In June 2025, the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) and the Center for Climate and Health at Boston University School of Public Health (BUSPH) co-hosted a regional symposium with over 100 stakeholders from various sectors. In continuation of the Symposium, MAPC, in partnership with the […]