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.
Building Codes for Climate Part II: Finalizing Your Voting Roster For The IECC
You heard from us earlier this spring about the impact and importance of municipal involvement in the international building code […]
Read MoreKeeping Cool & Warm While Staying Green: Clean Heating and Cooling for Municipalities
Keeping Cool and Warm While Staying Green An Introduction to Clean Heating & Cooling (CH&C) Opportunities for Municipalities in Massachusetts […]
Read MoreWicked Hot Boston: Documenting Extreme Heat in the Greater Boston Area
As public schools let out this week in Greater Boston, summer fun is on people’s minds and many are planning […]
Read MoreSchools of Thought on Climate Change: MAPC’s Newest Art Installation
Climate change is already visible across the Metro Boston region, forcing individuals and communities to cope with increasingly severe weather, […]
Read MoreGearing Up to Ramp Down: Preparing Your Municipality to Manage Peak Demand
With spring on its way and the weather warming up, communities around the Greater Boston region are starting to plan […]
Read MoreGetting to Net Zero: How Your Municipality Can Help Improve the Building Code
The building sector is the second-largest source of greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in Massachusetts. With increasing awareness of the negative […]
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