Massachusetts Climate and Energy

Establishing a clean, secure and affordable energy system is a top priority for Massachusetts. The state is implementing comprehensive energy reform legislation that advances energy efficiency and renewable energy to help reduce GHG emissions and keep energy costs low for consumers.

Background

Energy advocacy in Massachusetts is of critical importance for the environmental and economic health of the state and the northeast region. ENE is engaged in intensive efforts to implement the Green Communities Act, which calls for increased investments in energy efficiency and clean generation and improved stakeholder input in the planning and procurement system. ENE helped pull together and coordinate a coalition of environmental advocates and utility and business representatives to develop a common energy platform. ENE is involved in complementary advocacy efforts, including participating in a working to decouple utility revenues from sales and advancing the Global Warming Solutions Act. These policies are delivering strong environmental and economic benefits for Massachusetts and moving the state toward national leadership on climate and energy solutions.