Category: Clean Energy – Page 13

Exploring Clean Heating and Cooling Opportunities for Municipal Buildings

Posted on March 28, 2018 at 1:01 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Are you interested in exploring clean heating and cooling opportunities in your municipal buildings? MAPC can help! Communities, residents, and businesses are learning how to keep building occupants comfortable and […]

Wireless Streetlight Controls – Enabling Cities of the Future

Posted on February 23, 2018 at 11:53 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Image via ERP Magazine Driving down the street on a normal evening, suddenly you see red flashing lights atop the streetlights. Everyone slows down and pulls off to the side, […]

Roadmap: How to Install Electric Vehicle Charging Stations in Your Community

Posted on January 24, 2018 at 2:25 pm. Written by Kit Un

As electric vehicles gain popularity across the nation, cities and towns can support residents and their municipal fleet in transitioning to all electric by investing in electric vehicle charging stations. […]

The Switch to an Electric Vehicle

Posted on November 1, 2017 at 3:10 pm. Written by Kit Un

Following the Fall Council Meeting, attendees had an exciting opportunity to ride and test drive electric vehicles. The Drive Electric Vehicle Event co-hosted by MAPC and the Department of […]

Solsmart Designations and Clean Energy Forum Recap

Posted on October 27, 2017 at 1:47 pm. Written by Kit Un

On October 11th, the Clean Energy team engaged over 100 stakeholders at Boston’s District Hall, on how to take a holistic approach to net zero planning & strategies to start achieving […]

2017 Fall Council Meeting and Drive Electric Vehicle Event Recap

Posted on October 26, 2017 at 2:57 pm. Written by Kit Un

On Wednesday, October 25th, MAPC held its annual Fall Council Meeting at the Quincy Marriott. The meeting brought together over 100 Council Members, staff, and officers; with special guests […]

Launch of LEAD and Net Zero Planning Websites

Posted on October 11, 2017 at 9:00 am. Written by Kit Un

As part of the Clean Energy Team’s new campaign, Zero to 101: Bringing Net Zero to 101 Cities and Towns and Beyond, we launched two web-based resources at our Clean […]

Net Zero Planning: Know your Resources!

Posted on September 14, 2017 at 12:47 pm. Written by Kit Un

Webinar on Upcoming Net Zero Resources On Tuesday, September 12, MAPC’s Clean Energy Department’s Environmental Fellow, Mayra Cruz delivered a fantastic webinar on Net Planning resources that can be beneficial […]

Best Practices for Streamlining Solar Permitting and Inspection Processes

Posted on July 21, 2017 at 1:59 pm. Written by Amanda Linehan

Earlier this year, MAPC was selected to participate in SolSmart, a program funded by the U.S. Department of Energy SunShot Initiative. SolSmart is a national program that recognizes communities that have […]

Beat the Heat This Summer With Keep Cool

Posted on June 21, 2017 at 12:43 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Just in time for the official start of summer, MAPC has rolled out its pioneering Keep Cool app. In partnership with the Metro Mayors Coalition Climate Preparedness Taskforce, MAPC soft […]