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Planning101: Clean Energy

Clean Energy

Planning101 is a space for MAPC staff to share their wealth of knowledge on topics related to smart growth and regional collaboration. This blog covers a diverse range of issues that include transportation, clean energy, land use, environment, public health, local government, equity, the innovative usage of public data, and the process of creating digital tools.

Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

Update on the Final FY26 Budget

July 7, 2025

Update on the Final FY26 Budget Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow […]

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Satellite view of a hurricane storm.

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics

June 10, 2025

Hurricane Season 2025: What Cities and Towns Can Do to Prepare Beyond the Basics By: Elizabeth Robert, Emergency Preparedness Manager […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144

June 6, 2025

Governor’s Energy Affordability Bill Summary H.4144 Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Budget Summary

May 29, 2025

FY26 Senate Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia Barlow May 29, […]

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City of Boston Mayor Wu signs the 2025 Climate Commitment. Behind her, from left to right, are Melrose Mayor Jennifer Grigoraitis (facing away), Watertown Town Manager George Proakis, Newton Mayor Ruthann Fuller, Malden Mayor Gary Christenson, Medford Mayor Breanna Lungo-Kohen (partially hidden), Arlington Town Manager Jim Feeney (partially hidden), Mayor Katjana Ballantyne of Somerville, and Senator Ed Markey.

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit

May 29, 2025

Metro Mayors Coalition Hosts Regional Climate Summit By Sasha Shyduroff, Principal Planner, and Julia Nassar, Senior Clean Energy & Climate […]

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Photo of the front of the Massachusetts State House. A brick and white building with columns out front, a gold dome, and a fence in front of the building.

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary

May 8, 2025

FY26 Senate Ways and Means Budget Summary Questions? Contact the MAPC Government Affairs Department: Leah Robins, Norman Abbott, and Georgia […]

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