Local & State Government Energy Efficiency
Learn about programs and initiatives offered to state and municipalities as well as related government energy regulations.
Clean Cities
The Massachusetts Clean Cities Coalition is a program that works to encourage the use of alternative fuel vehicles (AFVs) with the help of local businesses, organizations, and numerous state and federal agencies. The Coalition operates on the premise that we can change our communities for the better through cooperation and voluntary partnerships, working to improve air quality and reduce our reliance on imported oil.
Energy Management Services
A form of Energy Performance Contracting that allows for the purchase of a "program of services," including design and construction work primarily intended to reduce energy and water consumption.
Energy Smart Communities
Rebuild Massachusetts Energy Smart Communities Network is an opportunity for municipalities to face the challenge of saving energy and water. The goal for this project is to advance state and community energy-savings efforts by fostering connections between cities and towns, disseminating information, and facilitating discussions focused on energy efficiency projects.
Energy Smart Schools
The Department of Education's EnergySmart Schools program goals are to upgrade new schools to 50% better than current energy codes and improve existing schools by 30% in the next three years. The program provides information on best practices for planning, financing, building, and operating K-12 schools.
Leading by Example: Energy Efficiency & Renewables
Specific measures to achieve a reduction in greenhouse gas emissions include energy conservation, the purchase of energy efficient products, energy efficiency programs, and energy training and maintenance. Improved energy efficiency through these measures is the most cost-effective way to reduce energy consumption.
MassCleanDiesel
MassCleanDiesel, the nation's first fully funded statewide program designed to reduce air pollution from school buses. All eligible diesel-powered school buses will receive retrofits to keep engine fumes away from children on buses and reduce exhaust emissions to the air, at no expense to bus owners.
Renewable Energy
Provides information regarding the different kinds of renewable energy, funding programs and incentives, installation assistance and more. Examples of renewable energy include wind and solar power.
Zero Net Energy Buildings
By using Energy efficiency and on-site renewable energy, zero net energy buildings meet most of their energy needs through efficiency measures and on-site renewable energy generation.
Energy Funding (incl. ARRA)
A listing of various energy grants available to Massachusetts private, commercial, and governmental entities.
State Energy Program (SEP)
These are grants to increase energy efficiency and develop alternative and renewable sources.