News & Updates, Department of Energy Resources (DOER), Agencies and Divisions, Guidance & Technical Assistance, Grants & Technical Assistance, Energy and Environmental Affairs, Commonwealth of Massachusetts

Heating Fuels Price Surveys

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

State-wide average, for November 24 (with price change from November 17 survey):

Heating Oil: $2.73 (up 1 cent)
Propane: $2.57 (unchanged)

Automotive Fuel Price Surveys

2009-11-24T00:00:00Z

State-wide average, for week ending November 24 (with price change from previous week):

Regular: $2.643 (down 1.0 cents)
Diesel: $2.858 (down 0.9 cents)
Compressed Natural Gas (CNG): $2.490

Patrick-Murray Administration Recognizes Fairhaven Titleist Golf Ball Manufacturer's Clean Energy Leadership

2009-11-20T00:00:00Z

The Acushnet Company is first Massachusetts firm to qualify under the Commonwealth's new Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard; Company will sell Alternative Energy Credits associated with new combined heat and power faciliity.

Nation-Leading Energy Efficiency Plans Set for Final Review

2009-11-09T00:00:00Z

Ramp-up of energy assessments and investments to provide unprecedented electricity and natural gas savings for consumers, environment, and economy.

2009 Leading by Example Award Winners

2009-10-27T00:00:00Z

The Leading by Example Awards recognize outstanding efforts among Commonwealth agencies, public higher education institutions, and municipalities that have established and implemented policies and programs resulting in significant and demonstrable environmental benefits including energy efficiency, renewable energy, water conservation, and waste reduction.

RPS Solar Carve-Out Price Support Mechanism Open for Public Comment

2009-10-26T00:00:00Z

The Price Support Mechanism will facilitate solar project development and financing in the S-REC market. Public comments on the straw proposal will be accepted through November 5, 2009.

Electric Customer Migration Data

2009-10-21T00:00:00Z

Monthly tables illustrating the migration of electric power customers in Massachusetts from incumbent generation sources to competitive generation sources since March 1, 1998; July & August 2009 data posted 10/21/09.

Biomass Boiler Emissions and Safety Regulations Report Released

2009-10-13T00:00:00Z

DOER contracted with the Coalition of Northeast Governors (CONEG) Policy Research Center, Inc. to develop a concise, objective analysis on whether the northeast states' air emissions regulations and safety certifications for residential and institutional-scale biomass boilers and furnaces pose a barrier to creation of a viable northeast market for domestic and non-U.S. biomass heaters and boilers.

Alternative Energy Portfolio Standards Application Available

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

DOER issued the application forms for the Alternative Energy Portfolio Standard (APS) on October 5, 2009.

EECBG PONs and Applications Released

2009-10-06T00:00:00Z

Funding for cities and towns to reduce fossil fuel emissions in a sustainable manner, reduce total energy use and improve energy efficiency in public buildings.

RFP for Outdoor Hydronic Heater Change-out

2009-10-02T00:00:00Z

The Commonwealth seeks to prioritize existing commercial, residential and agricultural outdoor hydronic heaters (OHH), also known as outdoor wood boilers, which require replacement and provide replacement funding.

Oct 6 EEAC Mtg Hours Extended

2009-10-01T00:00:00Z

New EEAC "On-Bill Repayment" Meeting: Oct 5

2009-09-30T00:00:00Z

11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Massachusetts High Performance Buildings Grant Program

2009-09-21T00:00:00Z

(formerly the Building Energy Transformation Program) This funding is intended to help Massachusetts achieve scalable and dramatic improvement in the energy performance of all buildings in the Commonwealth, beyond what is currently expected to be attained through existing state and energy utility programs, such that more buildings move closer to being zero net energy buildings). A zero net energy building is one that is optimally efficient, and, over the course of a year, generates energy onsite, using clean renewable resources, in a quantity equal to or greater than the total amount of energy consumed onsite.

Massachusetts Solar Stimulus (MaSS)

2009-09-16T00:00:00Z

As part of Governor Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan to create jobs and secure the state's economic future, the Commonwealth seeks to invest in solar photovoltaic energy generation (PV) on public facilities throughout the state, leveraging funds made available under the American Reconstruction and Recovery Act of 2009 to the greatest extent possible.

RGGI Auction Proceeds for Massachusetts

2009-09-15T00:00:00Z

Massachusetts is one of the lead states participating in the first-in-the-nation Regional Greenhouse Gas Initiative (RGGI) auction program designed to cap and reduce greenhouse gas emissions from power plants. The proceeds from these auctions, as directed by the Green Communities Act, are fueling the creation of a greener energy future for our state.

MA Chapter of the Energy Services Coalition: Meeting Sept 23

2009-09-09T00:00:00Z

The Energy Services Coalition is a national non-profit organization composed of a network of experts from a wide range of organizations working together at the state and local level to increase energy efficiency and building upgrades through energy savings performance contracting. The Massachusetts Energy Services Coalition Chapter is dedicated to providing an outreach program that provides information and education on performance contracting.

Planning Assistance Announced for 103 Cities & Towns

2009-09-03T00:00:00Z

Department of Energy Resources will provide consulting services to help municipalities qualify for "Green Communities" grants.

Comments Sought on Solar RPS Carve-Out Proposal by 9/9

2009-09-02T00:00:00Z

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is in the process of developing a solar carve-out as part of the MA Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS), as provided for in the Green Communities Act (Section 32 of Chapter 169 of the Acts of 2008).

Advanced Biofuels Mandate Announced

2009-08-19T00:00:00Z

On August 18, 2009, DOER announced the program design and implementation plans for the Massachusetts Biofuels Mandate.

RFP Issued for Biomass Sustainability Study

2009-08-06T00:00:00Z

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) seeks to assist state policy makers, the concerned public, and project developers to more fully understand the complex issues associated with biomass energy. DOER issues this Request for Proposals (RFP) to commission a significant, objective white paper to provide a summary of the research and peer reviewed science-based information on biomass sustainability.

Regional Green Communities Coordinators Named to Support Cities and Towns

2009-08-03T00:00:00Z

Officials will help Western and Northeastern Massachusetts cities and towns qualify for grants and achieve municipal energy goals; Central and Southeast regional coordinators to be named soon.

$100M Requested for Clean Energy and Industrial Efficiency

2009-08-03T00:00:00Z

Commonwealth's application to US Department of Energy includes 31 industrial energy projects for Massachusetts companies, public agencies and municipalities.

RFP Issued for Solar PV

2009-07-01T00:00:00Z

Stimulus-funded projects will boost states solar industry, create jobs, and reduce long-term energy costs for Massports Logan International Airport, Somerville Housing Authority, Westfield State College, and Massachusetts Water Resources Authority facilities.

Free Energy Workshop for Teachers - (8/19)

2009-06-22T00:00:00Z

This workshop presents a unique opportunity for classroom teachers (K-12) to learn about energy in a fun and exciting way!

DOER Issues RFI on Biomass Sustainability

2009-06-22T00:00:00Z

DOER Requests Information and Comments on a Proposed Scope of Work Pertaining to Biomass Energy and Sustainable Forest Management, Carbon Sequestration, and Carbon Neutrality

RGGI Auction Results

2009-06-19T00:00:00Z

Input Sought on State Wind Siting

2009-06-16T00:00:00Z

Officials of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) and local legislators will host two public listening sessions to receive feedback on the potential for wind power development on state-owned lands.

NEW ARRA Funding: Clean Energy

2009-06-12T00:00:00Z

This funding is for combined heat and power (CHP), district energy systems, industrial waste energy recovery, and efficient industrial equipment.

Best Practices: ESCO Projects

2009-06-11T00:00:00Z

EECBG - Green Communities Stimulus Funding Opportunities for Cities and Towns - revised May 22, 2009

2009-05-22T00:00:00Z

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is eligible to receive $14,752,000 in Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) funds for sub-grants to the 309 municipalities with less than 35,000 residents and for other uses identified in ARRA.

State Energy Program (SEP) Details Available

2009-05-21T00:00:00Z

Grants to increase energy efficiency and develop alternative and renewable sources

Utility Plans Submitted

2009-05-05T00:00:00Z

EEAC: On behalf of the Program Administrators, we are pleased to file herewith the Joint Statewide Three-Year Electric Energy Efficiency Plan and the Joint Statewide Three-Year Gas Energy Efficiency Plan.

EECBG- Green Communities Federal Stimulus Funding Guidance - revised April 27, 2009

2009-04-02T00:00:00Z

Under the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act of 2009 (ARRA), the US Department of Energy (DOE) has issued guidance for formula-based federal stimulus funding available to cities and towns under the Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program. Massachusetts' Department of Energy Resources' (DOER) Green Communities Division is here to assist cities and towns in determining the best way to use these funds to meet the US DOE program requirements.

New Emergency Regulations for RPS Class I, RPS Class II, and APS effective as of March 31, 2009

2009-04-01T00:00:00Z

New Emergency Regulations are in effect, as of March 31, 2009, replacing those that had been effect since January 1, 2009.

Proposed Final Regulations for RPS Class I, RPS Class II, & APS

2009-03-16T00:00:00Z

As filed with the State Legislature for 30 day review.

Getting to Zero Report

2009-03-11T00:00:00Z

Final report of the Zero Net Energy Buildings Energy Task Force.

Testimony of Commissioner Giudice to the U.S. Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

"We must all look to the future and design and build for it now."

Testimony of Commissioner Giudice to the U.S. Senate Subcommittee on Energy and Environment, Committee on Energy and Commerce

2009-02-25T00:00:00Z

"The time is now to move boldly to create a much greener energy future, one in which we grow our economy substantially by becoming much more productive with the energy we consume."

DOER Department Update

2009-02-12T00:00:00Z

Where we are and where we are going!