Tag: clean energy

ACR Speakers Series Webinar | Let’s Talk About It: The Role of Communications in Climate Work

Posted on August 23, 2024 at 9:53 pm. Written by Michael Cronin

In this session, we will explore the ways we talk, share, and receive information about climate change and how people may interpret and react to information in different ways. We will […]

Saying No to Diesel: Engaging Educators and Students in the Energy Transition

Posted on April 27, 2022 at 6:33 pm. Written by fmorillosuarez

Photo via Highland Electric Fleets What’s better than working toward a zero-carbon energy transition? Working toward a zero-carbon energy transition that engages educators, students, and other community members. The U.S. […]

Statement: New ‘stretch’ energy code draft released by DOER

Posted on February 9, 2022 at 11:54 am. Written by Ellyn Morgan

Friday, February 11, 2022 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) in Boston today issued the following statement in response to the new stretch energy code released in draft today by […]

Utility Bill Assistance: Massachusetts Resources

Posted on May 18, 2021 at 3:16 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Massachusetts Resources for Utility Bill Assistance The impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Greater Boston housing market has received a lot of attention as people have struggled to pay […]

Earth Week at MAPC: Events and Project Highlights

Posted on April 20, 2021 at 6:40 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

On April 22, 1970, 20 million Americans – 10 percent of the United States’ population – demonstrated to raise awareness of air, water, and soil pollution and to support federal […]

MAPC Submits Public Comment on Governor Baker’s Interim Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2030

Posted on March 23, 2021 at 9:20 am. Written by Elise Harmon

For Release: March 23, 2021, at 9 a.m. MAPC Deputy Director Rebecca Davis released the following statement this morning: “MAPC would like to thank the Baker Administration for the opportunity […]

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill

Posted on March 11, 2021 at 3:10 pm. Written by Elise Harmon

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill Email Your Legislators The climate crisis threatens all of us—and especially Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. An Act creating a next-generation roadmap for Massachusetts climate policy […]

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill

Posted on January 28, 2021 at 11:11 am. Written by Elise Harmon

Action Alert: Climate Roadmap Bill Email Your Legislators and Governor Baker The climate crisis threatens all of us—and especially Massachusetts’ most vulnerable residents. The impacts of climate change are felt […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Climate Policy Roadmap

Posted on January 5, 2021 at 9:47 am. Written by Elise Harmon

MAPC Issues Statement on Climate Policy Roadmap For immediate release: Monday, January 4 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today released the following statement regarding the passage of the Climate […]

MAPC Issues Statement on Gov. Baker’s 2030 State’s Clean Energy & Climate Plan

Posted on December 30, 2020 at 11:28 am. Written by Amanda Linehan

MAPC Issues Statement on Gov. Baker’s 2030 Clean Energy and Climate Plan Update For immediate release: Wednesday, December 30, 2020 The Metropolitan Area Planning Council (MAPC) today released the following […]