Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs

Building a cleaner, healthier Massachusetts.

[Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @MassEEA]

Climate action is for all of us, and every step, big or small, can make a difference. That’s why today, we’re launching our statewide climate action campaign. Visit https://t.co/nqeShbzlqa to learn what you can do to tackle climate change and become a part of the solution.

[MassDOER @MassDOER]

Celebrating MITC’s new solar canopy in Chelsea with @DCAMM_MA brought extra sunshine to our week! A DOER grant helped:
✔add homegrown energy to MA
✔cut pollution by nearly 2,000 metric tons
✔lower the cost of state government

[MassDCR @MassDCR]

We’ve added another trackchair to our accessibility fleet! DCR’s Universal Access Program now offers a trackchair so that people of all abilities can experience Maudslay State Park fully! There’s also a mobility scooter available! For details on both:
https://t.co/6xpMI7t99K

[MassDEP @MassDEP]

MassDEP's Central Regional team joined local, state & federal partners to celebrate the groundbreaking of a future public roadway at GreenTech Park in Worcester. The 51-acre brownfields redevelopment project is transforming a former manufacturing site into a new community asset.

[Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @MassEEA]

With ECO One Stop, we’re making it easier for communities to fund their climate projects.

Our first round of grants invested over $45 million in 97 projects across Massachusetts, including nearly $1.7 million for Winter Island in @CityofSalemMA.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

BIG NEWS: @TIME just named 9 Massachusetts start-up accelerators and incubators as some of the best in America.

Massachusetts is the innovation state — and we’re making the right investments to keep it that way.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Families and businesses need energy that’s affordable, reliable, and available when they need it.

That’s why Massachusetts is taking an all-of-the-above approach — including advanced nuclear and fusion.

We have the talent and innovation to lead, so we’re bringing New England governors together to explore nuclear’s role in our energy future.

[Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @MassEEA]

What does climate resilience look like?

In Massachusetts, it can look like replacing an undersized culvert, restoring a salt marsh, or protecting a waterfront from coastal erosion. Last week, we awarded more than $45 million for 97 local resilience projects across the state.

[MassDEP @MassDEP]

MassDEP’s updated Ecological Restoration regulations will accelerate wetland restoration across Massachusetts, especially in vulnerable coastal areas, helping communities and ecosystems become more resilient. 📣 Public comments Due August 20 at 5 p.m.
https://t.co/24MMjInmso

[MassDOER @MassDOER]

DOER’s summer interns visited the @MassCEC Wind Technology Testing Center, where wind turbine blades are tested. Testing is a necessary step in the process to certify and deploy mass-produced wind turbines—for offshore and land-based wind.

[Mass CZM @MassCZM]

Congratulations to the recipients of CZM’s Coastal Resilience Grants: Boston Housing Authority, Chatham, Duxbury Beach Reservation, Falmouth, Hull, Kingston, Revere, Salem, Swansea, The Nature Conservancy, University of Massachusetts Boston, and Wareham! https://t.co/qH8gPocf7o

[Mass CZM @MassCZM]

Happy to join @MassLtGov Kim Driscoll, @EEASecretary Rebecca Tepper, and Salem Mayor Dominick Pangallo for today’s ECO One Stop grant announcements at Winter Island Park in @CityofSalemMA!

[Rebecca Tepper @EEASecretary]

When heavy rain hits, water needs a safe place to go. When temperatures rise, people need spots where they can cool down.

ECO One Stop makes it easier for communities to invest in the local climate solutions that make sense for them with one streamlined application.

[Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @MassEEA]

Communities know where climate investments can make the biggest difference. With one streamlined application, we’re making it easier to get those projects funded.

Through ECO One Stop, we’re awarding over $45 million for 97 resilience projects across Massachusetts!

[MassDCR @MassDCR]

A big welcome home to the first crew of DCR and @MassDFG wildland fire fighters and good luck to the crew deploying to take their place helping to battle the ongoing wildfires in Minnesota!

[Rebecca Tepper @EEASecretary]

As MassWildlife continues to grow—protecting biodiversity, restoring habitat, expanding outdoor recreation opportunities, and helping communities adapt to new conservation challenges—I can’t think of a better person to lead the agency into its next chapter.

[Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @MassEEA]

Dr. Everose Schlüter has been appointed as the new Director of MassWildlife, becoming the first woman to lead the division! With nearly two decades at the agency, Schlüter brings a wealth of experience and a distinguished record of conservation leadership to her new role.

[Governor Maura Healey @MassGovernor]

Fishing is part of Massachusetts’ identity—built on hard work, resilience, tradition, and community.

Yesterday, I was honored to join the people of Gloucester to remember those we’ve lost at sea, including the crew of the Lily Jean.

As Governor, I’ll continue to support our fishing communities, protect this proud industry, and stand with the families who make sacrifices every day.

[MassDEP @MassDEP]

MassDEP’s Ecological Restoration regulations will strengthen protections for Massachusetts wetlands and help communities become more resilient. Register to attend a virtual public hearing this Monday, August 10. 
https://t.co/Q38Cz29kRV

[MassDOER @MassDOER]

On the hottest day of the year, solar energy helped keep the lights on and saved all ratepayers money by helping reduce peak electricity demand. Bringing more clean energy into MA supports electric affordability AND reliability.

[MassDOER @MassDOER]

More than $8 million in Green Communities grants will help 57 cities and towns lower ongoing energy costs and upgrade schools, libraries, police and fire stations, senior centers and other municipal buildings. Congratulations to these communities across Massachusetts!