Category: Clean Energy – Page 11

MAPC Releases Community Greenhouse Gas Inventory Tool

Posted on April 21, 2020 at 6:13 pm. Written by Megan Aki

New Tool and Step-by-Step Guide: Community Greenhouse Gas Inventories A greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory is an important part of developing a data-informed climate action plan. An inventory can help […]

New Resources for Equitable Net Zero Planning

Posted on March 10, 2020 at 11:06 am. Written by Elise Harmon

New Resources for Equitable Net Zero Planning Prioritize Net Zero Actions and Implement Equity with our Frameworks In response to the climate crisis, cities and towns across the globe have […]

Green Municipal Aggregation Toolkit: Support Renewable Energy

Posted on February 28, 2020 at 9:33 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Use MAPC’s Updated Green Municipal Aggregation Toolkit to Support Renewables in Your City or Town In 2014, MAPC pioneered an exciting model for green municipal aggregation (GMA). For more than […]

Videos: Voices on Climate

Posted on December 18, 2019 at 2:53 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Voices on Climate Change “Cape Cod was named for the codfish, and now we don’t see any codfish anymore,” observes Chatham fisherman Jamie Bassett, gesturing out to the Atlantic Ocean […]

National Energy Efficiency Day 2019: MAPC’s Initiatives

Posted on October 2, 2019 at 11:57 am. Written by Elise Harmon

October 2 is National Energy Efficiency Day, and MAPC is joining with other regional and national organizations to highlight the advantages of energy efficiency – the cheapest and quickest way […]

Clean Tech and Climate Resilience Converge in Wayland

Posted on September 24, 2019 at 4:49 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Wayland’s newest resilience technology may not look flashy – just a series of boxes on the wall at the middle school. But the new equipment allows the school’s solar parking […]

Building Codes for Climate Part II: Finalizing Your Voting Roster For The IECC

Posted on September 19, 2019 at 11:42 am. Written by Kit Un

You heard from us earlier this spring about the impact and importance of municipal involvement in the international building code cycles. There is a big deadline this month for municipalities […]

Keeping Cool & Warm While Staying Green: Clean Heating and Cooling for Municipalities

Posted on August 14, 2019 at 5:14 pm. Written by Braxton Bridgers

Keeping Cool and Warm While Staying Green An Introduction to Clean Heating & Cooling (CH&C) Opportunities for Municipalities in Massachusetts By Braxton Bridgers, Clean Energy Intern It’s been a hot […]

New study identifies climate impacts of Uber, Lyft

Posted on July 22, 2019 at 3:16 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

A new study by the Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) shows that ride-hailing companies such as Uber and Lyft are increasing not just traffic but greenhouse gas emissions (GHGs) in Greater Boston, in a first-ever analysis of the climate impacts of transportation network companies, or TNCs.

Wicked Hot Boston: Documenting Extreme Heat in the Greater Boston Area

Posted on June 19, 2019 at 4:29 pm. Written by Sasha Shyduroff

As public schools let out this week in Greater Boston, summer fun is on people’s minds and many are planning their vacations, barbeques, and other summer activities. While the warmer […]