News and Announcements

Massachusetts’ Solar for All program could result in a 20% reduction in energy costs to 31,000 low-income and disadvantaged households, support 2,800 clean energy jobs, and decrease annual carbon emissions by 70,000 tons

Two applications demonstrate continued regional and interregional collaboration on electricity infrastructure to bolster grid reliability and resilience

Current methodology could halve federal support for lead service line replacement in Massachusetts, with the biggest impact on environmental justice communities

Award is full amount of August MEGA and INFRA application; administration is optimistic about outstanding BIP application

The U.S. Department of Commerce has awarded $35 Million in CHIPS funds to BAE Systems Inc. as part of the Northeast Microelectronic Commons Hub (NEMC)

Nearly $18 million going to initiatives and infrastructure projects in Massachusetts to improve road safety 11 communities and 2 Regional Planning Agencies receiving funding through a U.S. Department of Transportation Program

Application approved for funding from the FRA’s Corridor Identification and Development Program

MassDOT Aeronautics Can Now Fly Drones Outside Remote Operators’ Fields of Vision, Reaching the Entire State Rail Network

MassDOT and USACE seeking $1.06 billion from Large Bridge Project Grant Program for Replacement of Sagamore Bridge. Grant would fund about half the Sagamore replacement cost

Strengthening Mobility and Revolutionizing Transportation Grant Program Focuses on Smart Technologies to Improve Transportation Efficiency and Safety

Files Executive Order formally creating Federal Funds and Infrastructure Office, working group for municipalities