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  • Great Outdoors blog

    Great Outdoors Blog

    A healthy 2012: practicing what we preach

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  • Get Outdoors Massachusetts Mobile App Contest

    A public app contest featuring Massachusetts’ outdoor recreation resources

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  • Massachusetts Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020

    Massachusetts Clean Energy & Climate Plan for 2020

    Learn about the Commonwealth’s 2020 greenhouse gas emissions limit and vision for a clean energy future

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  • Mass.gov/Recovery

    Mass.gov/Recovery

    Investing federal stimulus funds in saving and creating jobs with integrity and transparency.

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  • Energy Smarts blog

    Energy Smarts Blog

    What makes up my electric bill?

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  • Education Awards

    Application for the 18th Annual Secretary's Award for Excellence in Energy and Environmental Education

    Deadline for submitting your application is March 29, 2012 at the close of business.

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Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. oversees the Commonwealth’s six environmental, natural resource and energy regulatory agencies. Massachusetts is the first state in the nation to combine energy and environmental agencies under one Cabinet secretary.


Recovery and Reinvestment - Clean Energy and Environment

As part of Governor Patrick's Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the Commonwealth's economic future, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is pleased to announce opportunities to create jobs and bolster the economy while meeting Governor Patrick's ambitious goals for a clean energy future.

Massachusetts Ocean Plan

Governor Deval Patrick signed the Oceans Act on May 28, 2008 - requiring the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Ian Bowles to develop a comprehensive ocean management plan, with a draft plan by June 30, 2009, and a final plan promulgated by December 31, 2009. Select a link below to access the final plan, draft plan and technical reports, and information on the ocean planning process.