Events

Monday, May 12, 11:00-12:00.This dedicated working group for municipal staff meets bi-monthly to discuss local building electrification and decarbonization efforts. This month, our guest will be Garrett Anderson, Residential Decarbonization…

Thursday, April 3, 11:00-12:00.Michael Walsh, Founding Partner with Groundwork Data, gave an update on gas transition planning in the Commonwealth. Michael covered topics ranging from affordability, the obligation to serve,…

Thursday, March 13, 11:00-12:30.During this meeting, we welcomed staff from the Mass Save Program Administrators who reviewed the new Mass Save 2025-2027 Three Year Plan with us. 

Monday, March 10, 11:00-12:00.This dedicated working group for municipal staff meets bi-monthly to discuss local building electrification and decarbonization efforts. This month, our guest will be Robert LaRocca, Deputy Director…

Thursday, March 6, 11:00-12:00. During our March Retrofits Working Group, Larry Chretien, Executive Director of the Green Energy Consumer's Alliance, discussed electric rate design and Clean Heat Standard proceedings and…

Thursday, February 6, 11:00-12:00. This month, we heard from members of the Newton Citizens Committee on Energy discussing the City’s new Building Emissions Reduction and Disclosure Ordinance. Our speakers reviewed…

Thursday, January 9, 11:00-12:00. This month, we heard from climate leaders on the new Massachusetts Climate Law. Our speakers addressed bill sections on:Alternatives to gas service in households and in…

Thursday, December 12, 11:00-12:00. This month, we heard from Jesse Mastro of EnvrAir, who reviewed the new window air-source heat pumps now entering the U.S. market, how they differ from…

Winter Quarterly Meeting December 5, 2024We met from 11:00-12:00 on December 5, followed by optional breakout discussions from 12:00-12:30.We spotlighted local Massachusetts programs focusing on equitable electrification. Our guest speakers included:Stephanie…

Municipal Staff Working GroupMonday, November 4, 12:00-1:00At our last meeting, we discussed several finance-related topics, including capital planning, accessing credits, incentives & grant funds, and cross-departmental collaboration. We're looking forward to…