Letter from the Secretary
“In 2025, the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has been dedicated to delivering for the people of Massachusetts during an unprecedented time for our Secretariat. Despite diminishing resources on the federal level, our team remained steadfast in our values, optimism, and resolve to preserve Massachusetts as the best place to live and raise a family.
With that in mind, and under the direction of Governor Healey, 2025 was a year focused on affordability, preparedness, and protecting health and nature.
Governor Healey has fought for decades to bring down energy costs and in 2025, energy affordability remained a top priority. In March, the Governor announced her Energy Affordability Agenda to lower energy costs for Massachusetts residents and businesses by $5.8 billion over the next five years. Building on this agenda, the Governor introduced the Energy Affordability, Independence, and Innovation Act. By getting costs off of bills, empowering customers, bringing more energy into the state and increasing accountability, this bill will save residents and businesses an additional $10 billion over the next 10 years.
Knowing that every dollar we invest in strengthening infrastructure and preparing for extreme weather will save us $13 in the future, Governor Healey introduced the Mass Ready Act. This $3 billion environmental bond bill filed in June will finance key infrastructure projects, help cities and towns build climate resilience and support local economies. The Mass Ready Act also invests in our state parks and public lands ensuring that they remain accessible for all to live, work and play. To address near-and long-term vulnerability to sea level rise, storm surge and erosion, this year we also released our ResilientCoasts initiative, a framework for coastal resilience of the next 50 years.
As has been central to our work since taking office, our team continues to innovate and collaborate with state and local leaders to reduce air and water pollution, strengthen biodiversity, and create healthier outdoor spaces for every community.
Despite a rapidly changing federal landscape, the dedicated staff at EEA are meeting this moment with ingenuity, resolve and hard work. On behalf of all of us, we take immense pride in improving the lives of our communities across Massachusetts. ”
