Events

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…

Free Graphic Design, Printing, and Translation Opportunity for Mass Save Communities. The BEA received a Mass Save Community Education Grant to improve access to energy efficiency programs for historically underserved…

Retrofits Working Group.  Thursday, November 14 from 11:00-12:00. Eva Rosenbloom and Ella Mure of RMI will offer a presentation and discussion about their most recent report: A Marketplace for Equitable Building Retrofits. From direct experiences facilitating…

Retrofits Working Group. Thursday, October 10 from 11:00-12:00.This month, we will welcome Justin Bates, Program Manager at Abode Energy Management, to review current and upcoming building electrification initiatives and discuss contractor training and project…

We’re thrilled to announce the BEA Building Retrofit Seed Grant recipients!Laminar Collective - will organize bulk heat pump installations in environmental justice areas in Malden and surrounding areas, in partnership with…

BEA Fall Quarterly Meeting. September 19, 11:00-12:30 For our Fall Quarterly Meeting, we welcomed Mary Wambui as a guest speaker and also heard local updates from BEA participants. Guest Speaker…