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Statewide Electric & Gas Three Year Plan

 Renewed Commitment to Energy Efficiency to Provide Unprecedented Electricity and Natural Gas Benefits for Consumers, Environment, and the Economy Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/121114-energy-plans.html 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z 2012-11-14T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Continued Energy Savings in Second Year of Statewide Energy Efficiency Plans Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/121017-energy-plans.html 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z 2012-10-17T00:00:00Z PATRICK-MURRAY ADMINISTRATION ANNOUNCES NUMBER ONE RANKING IN ENERGY EFFICIENCY Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/121003-ma-number-one.html 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z 2012-10-03T00:00:00Z Energy Loans, Grants Still Available for Tornado Victims Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/120822-tornado-grants.html 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z 2012-08-22T00:00:00Z MassCEC Announces 11% Job Growth in Massachusetts Clean Energy Sector Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/120816-pr-clean-energy-job-growth.html 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z 2012-08-16T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Department of Public Utilities Announces Approval of NSTAR-NU Merger Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2012/ma-dpu-announces-approval-of-nstar-nu-merger.html 2012-04-05T00:00:00Z 2012-04-05T00:00:00Z RGGI Auction Results (3-2012) Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/grants-and-tech-assistance/guidance-technical-assistance/agencies-and-divisions/doer/rggi-auction-proceeds.html 2012-03-16T00:00:00Z 2012-03-16T00:00:00Z 2010 Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Report Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/energy-efficiency/eeac-2010-report-ee-advisory-council.pdf 2012-01-03T00:00:00Z 2012-01-03T00:00:00Z Public Comments Sought on RGGI Allowances Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/rggi/unsold-allowances-memo.pdf 2011-12-22T00:00:00Z 2011-12-22T00:00:00Z Stimulus-Funded Energy Efficiency Lighting Program Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2011/111130-pr-ee-lighting-program.html 2011-11-30T00:00:00Z 2011-11-30T00:00:00Z Stretch Code Adoption by Community - revised 5/22/13 Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/green-communities/grant-program/stretch-code-towns-adoption-by-community-map-and-list.pdf 2011-11-16T00:00:00Z 2011-11-16T00:00:00Z View a map highlighting the Massachusetts municipalities that have adopted the new Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) Stretch Code. Patrick-Murray Administration Announces over 100 Massachusetts Municipalities have Adopted Nation-Leading Energy Efficient Building Code Requirements Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-2011/communities-adopted-ee-building-code-requirements.html 2011-11-15T00:00:00Z 2011-11-15T00:00:00Z $8 Million ReBuild Western Mass. Program Details Announced Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/8-million-rebuild-western-mass.html 2011-09-26T00:00:00Z 2011-09-26T00:00:00Z Press Release) BOSTON – Monday, September 26, 2011 – The Patrick-Murray Administration today announced the program details of more than $8 million to help building owners affected by the June 1 tornadoes rebuild using energy efficiency practices and renewable energy technologies. Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Richard K. Sullivan Jr. made the announcement as part of the Patrick-Murray Administration’s commitment to help communities rebuild and recover from tornado damage. Secretary Sullivan Appoints New Energy Undersecretary Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/new-energy-undersecretary.html 2011-09-14T00:00:00Z 2011-09-14T00:00:00Z Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Launches Thursday Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/energy-efficient-appliance-rebate-program-launches.html 2011-07-27T00:00:00Z 2011-07-27T00:00:00Z Twenty-one new "Green Communities" Announced Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/twenty-one-new-green-communities-announced.html 2011-07-19T00:00:00Z 2011-07-19T00:00:00Z Reminder: Massachusetts Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Launches July 28 Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/reminder-ma-appliance-rebates-start-728.html 2011-07-15T00:00:00Z 2011-07-15T00:00:00Z Recent Electricity Market Reforms in Massachusetts: A Report of Benefits and Costs Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/publications/electricity-report-jul12-2011.pdf 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z 2011-07-12T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Significant Energy Savings for First Year of Statewide Energy Efficiency Plans Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/energy-savings-for-1s-yr-energy-efficiency-plans.html 2011-07-07T00:00:00Z 2011-07-07T00:00:00Z Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program to Hold $100K for Tornado-Impacted Households Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/ee-rebates-for-tornado-impacted-households.html 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z 2011-06-21T00:00:00Z Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program to Launch July 28 Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/appliance-rebate-program-to-launch-july-28.html 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z 2011-06-07T00:00:00Z DOER Sponsors Workshop for Building Professionals Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/smart-building-workshop-flyer.pdf 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z A workshop for building professionals -- Smart Building: High Performance Homes. The Smarter Building Workshop describes smart building techniques from the ground up, from foundation to roof, using case studies, exercises, and discussion to show you proven methods that have enabled builders and designers to build cost effective high performance homes. Patrick-Murray Administration Lauds Success of Nation-leading Residential Energy Efficiency Loan Program Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/success-of-residential-ee-loan-program.html 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z 2011-05-12T00:00:00Z Noting the importance of making energy efficiency upgrades affordable as the Commonwealth advances toward the Patrick-Murray Administration's nation-leading energy efficiency targets, Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Mark Sylvia today marked the success of an interest-free loan program designed to help residential customers make energy efficiency improvements. Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Federally-Funded "Smart Building Training Program Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/federally-funded-smart-building-training-program.html 2011-04-22T00:00:00Z 2011-04-22T00:00:00Z The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) announced a new federally-funded program, "Smart Building: High Performance Homes," which will train Massachusetts builders to use thermal imaging-enhanced building assessments to boost the energy efficiency of Massachusetts homes. DOER Launches Home Efficiency Pilot Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-pre-p2/pr-2011/home-efficiency-project.html 2011-03-18T00:00:00Z 2011-03-18T00:00:00Z Two-Year Recovery Act Anniversary: Central Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/arra/arra-handout-central-mass.pdf 2011-02-28T00:00:00Z 2011-02-28T00:00:00Z Two-Year Recovery Act Anniversary: Western Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/docs/doer/arra/arra-handout-western-mass.pdf 2011-02-24T00:00:00Z 2011-02-24T00:00:00Z The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA) has helped to fund more than 300 energy efficiency and renewable energy projects in cities and towns across Massachusetts. Now underway or completed, these projects are putting hundreds of people to work, helping the state and municipalities meet nation-leading clean energy goals, and fueling the Commonwealth's rapidly-growing clean energy business sector. In Western Massachusetts, more than 70 Recovery-funded clean energy projects have been completed or are underway. Register for Energy Management Services/Performance Contracting Webinar (Feb. 16) Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/webinars.html 2011-02-03T00:00:00Z 2011-02-03T00:00:00Z Register for Thursday's Webinar: Commercial Building Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/doer-releases-white-paper-on-energy-labeling.html 2011-01-19T00:00:00Z 2011-01-19T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Clean Energy and Climate Plan to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions 25 percent by 2020 Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/press-release-re-clean-energy-and-climate-plan.html 2010-12-29T00:00:00Z 2010-12-29T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Members of New Energy and Environmental Affairs Leadership Team Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/press-release-re-new-eea-leadership-team.html 2010-12-28T00:00:00Z 2010-12-28T00:00:00Z DOER Releases White Paper on Energy Labeling for Commercial Buildings Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/doer-releases-white-paper-on-energy-labeling.html 2010-12-14T00:00:00Z 2010-12-14T00:00:00Z RGGI Auction Proceeds (12-10) Energy and Environmental Affairs doer http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/rggi-auction-proceeds-12-10.html 2010-12-03T00:00:00Z 2010-12-03T00:00:00Z Environment Officials Present Green Communities Awards to Andover, Chelmsford, Hamilton, Lowell, Tyngsborough and Wenham Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/environment-officials-present-green.html 2010-10-25T00:00:00Z 2010-10-25T00:00:00Z LOWELL - October 25, 2010 - In keeping with the Patrick-Murray Administration's commitment to clean energy, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles today congratulated officials from Andover, Chelmsford, Hamilton, Lowell, Tyngsborough and Wenham for clean energy efforts that qualified them to receive hundreds of thousands of dollars in state Green Communities grants to finance projects that cut energy use. Patrick-Murray Administration Takes Part in "Harvest Your Energy Festival" in Medford Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-takes-part-in.html 2010-10-25T00:00:00Z 2010-10-25T00:00:00Z MEDFORD - October 23, 2010 - Tips on saving money and reducing greenhouse gas emissions through energy efficiency and renewable energy; an all-electric car and a hybrid bicycle; a visit by Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster; and the presentation of Green Communities grants to municipal officials from Arlington, Cambridge, Lexington, Medford, Melrose, Newton and Salem highlighted today's "Harvest Your Energy Festival" co-sponsored by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). Patrick-Murray Administration Presents Leading by Example Awards Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/awards.html 2010-10-19T00:00:00Z 2010-10-19T00:00:00Z Mass. Receives $2.6M Federal Grant for Innovative Energy Efficiency Pilot in Springfield Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/pr-pre-p2/pr-2010/patrick-murray-administration-receives-26.html 2010-09-17T00:00:00Z 2010-09-17T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Receives $2.6 Million Federal Grant for Next Generation Energy Efficiency Pilot in Springfield Area Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-receives-26.html 2010-09-16T00:00:00Z 2010-09-16T00:00:00Z BOSTON - September 16, 2010 - Building on nation-leading efforts encompassed in three-year energy efficiency plans set to yield $6 billion in energy savings for Massachusetts electric and natural gas customers by the end of 2013, the Patrick-Murray administration today announced receipt of a $2.6 million federal grant to implement "next generation" energy efficiency retrofits in over 2,700 homes across the Greater Springfield area in the next three years. New RGGI Auction Results Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/air-water-climate-change/climate-change/regional-greenhouse-gas-initiative-auction-proceed.html 2010-09-10T00:00:00Z 2010-09-10T00:00:00Z DOE Recognizes Mass. for Advanced Building Energy Codes Leadership Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.govhttp://www.energycodes.gov/events/energycodes/jajohnson/jajohnson_winner_10.stm 2010-07-23T00:00:00Z 2010-07-23T00:00:00Z Governor's Challenge Participants Reduce CO2 Emissions by 9.24% Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.govhttp://www.governorscleanenergychallenge.com/news-events/news/ 2010-06-29T00:00:00Z 2010-06-29T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Over Three Dozen Cities and Towns have Adopted Energy Efficient Building Code Requirements Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-announces-over.html 2010-05-17T00:00:00Z 2010-05-17T00:00:00Z BOSTON - Friday, May 14, 2010 - Furthering the Commonwealth's commitment to lead the nation in clean energy standards, the Patrick-Murray Administration today announced that 40 cities and towns across the state have adopted new energy efficiency standards for residential and commercial construction in their communities. Adoption of the so-called "Stretch Code" satisfies one of five criteria cities and towns must meet to be designated as "Green Communities" under a Department of Energy Resources (DOER) program that will distribute approximately $7 million in renewable energy and energy conservation grants to eligible communities in its first grant round this summer. Patrick-Murray Administration Announces Second Round of Energy Efficient Appliance Rebate Program Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/second-round.html 2010-04-23T00:00:00Z 2010-04-23T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Selects Massachusetts Firm to Track, Rein in State Government Energy Usage Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-selects.html 2010-04-09T00:00:00Z 2010-04-09T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Announces April 22 Launch of Home Appliance Rebate Program Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-announces-april.html 2010-03-05T00:00:00Z 2010-03-05T00:00:00Z BOSTON - March 5, 2010 - As part of the Patrick-Murray Administration's Massachusetts Recovery Plan to secure the state's economic future, Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA) Secretary Ian Bowles today announced that a federal stimulus-funded energy efficient appliance rebate program will launch in the Commonwealth next month. The "Mass Save Great Appliance Exchange" will begin on April 22, marking the 40th anniversary of Earth Day. Massachusetts Joint Statewide Three-Year Electric Efficiency Plan Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.govhttp://www.ma-eeac.org/docs/DPU-filing/ElectricPlanFinalOct09.pdf 2010-02-08T00:00:00Z 2010-02-08T00:00:00Z Patrick-Murray Administration Seeks $60 Million in Federal Recovery Funding for Whole-Neighborhood Energy Efficiency Projects Energy and Environmental Affairs eea http://www.mass.gov/eea/energy-utilities-clean-tech/energy-efficiency/patrick-murray-administration-seeks-60.html 2009-12-15T00:00:00Z 2009-12-15T00:00:00Z As co-applicant for Stimulus grant, City of Boston would use funds for Renew Boston Blue Hill Avenue corridor program that incorporates large-scale energy efficiency, rental housing and green workforce development components.