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.
Wicked 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 […]
Schools 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, […]
Gearing 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 […]
Getting 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 […]
MAPC’s 2019-2020 Legislative Priorities
The deadline to file bills for the 2019-2020 Massachusetts legislative session was Friday, Jan. 19. Over 5,000 bills were filed […]
Massachusetts’ New 3-Year Energy Efficiency Plan and What it Means for your Municipality
For the last eight years, Massachusetts has ranked as the national leader in energy efficiency – but there is still […]