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To fulfill its mission, DOER conducts and directs studies to inform energy policy. You will find these studies and reports, listed by topic, here
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Alternative Fuel Vehicles & Transportation

2018 Mass Clean Cities Annual Report (English, PDF 176.5 KB)
2017 Mass. Clean Cities Annual Report (English, PDF 172.11 KB)
2016 Mass. Clean Cities Annual Report (English, PDF 163.71 KB)
2014 Mass Clean Cities Annual Report (English, PDF 144.51 KB)
2013 Mass Clean Cities Report (English, PDF 139.48 KB)
2012 Mass Clean Cities Report (English, PDF 127.04 KB)
2010 Mass Clean Cities Annual Report - MA - Massachusetts Clean Cities (English, PDF 80.57 KB)

Emerging Technology

State of Charge Executive Summary (English, PDF 1.98 MB)
State of Charge Report (English, PDF 9.63 MB)
Final Report: Community Clean Energy Resiliency Initiative (English, DOCX 2.1 MB)

Energy Efficiency

2013 Report of the Massachusetts EEAC (English, PDF 13.92 MB)
2012 Report of the Massachusetts EEAC (English, PDF 1.17 MB)
2011 Report of the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (English, PDF 1.16 MB)
2010 Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Report (English, PDF 2.24 MB)
Mass Save Residential HEAT Loan - Summary Results 2006-2010 (English, PDF 198.29 KB)
Getting to Zero: Final Report of the Massachusetts Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force (English, PDF 1.59 MB)

Energy Markets

Electric & Gas Customer Choice Data 
Massachusetts Comprehensive Energy Plan (English, PDF 6.06 MB)
Feasibility Study for Undergrounding Electric Distribution Lines in Massachusetts (English, PDF 1.55 MB)
Massachusetts Carbon Tax Study (English, PDF 2.66 MB)
Electricity Market Reforms in Massachusetts: A Report of Benefits and Costs (English, PDF 579.69 KB)
Municipal Utility Report Released (English, PDF 1.88 MB)
2007 DOER Municipal Aggregation Guide (English, PDF 498.06 KB)
Municipal Aggregation Manual & Best Practices Guide 

Green Communities

Green Communities Division Brochure (PDF 573.5 KB)

The Green Communities Division offers a full range of energy initiatives and services to cities and towns. Contact information for staff, including Regional Coordinators.

Green Communities 2017 Progress Report (PDF 7.52 MB)

Municipalities reported energy used in 2017 resulting in annual cost savings of $13.7 million, 27 reached goal of reducing energy by 20% or more. Energy consumption reduced by 11% (enough to power/heat 8,400 homes) and GHG emissions by 87,500 tons (equal to taking 18,000 cars off road)

Green Communities 2016 Progress Report (English, PDF 3.77 MB)
Green Communities 2015 Progress Report (English, PDF 2.03 MB)
Green Communities 2014 Progress Report (English, PDF 2.01 MB)
Green Communities Division Annual Report 2014 (English, PDF 1.36 MB)
Green Communities Division Annual Report - 2013 (English, PDF 1.08 MB)
Green Communities Division Annual Report - 2012 (English, PDF 1.07 MB)
Green Communities Division Report to the Legislature 2011 (English, PDF 561.21 KB)
Photovoltaics on Massachusetts Landfills (English, PDF 1.44 MB)

Leading By Example

LBE ARRA Results and Impacts (English, PDF 496.54 KB)
ARRA Clean Energy Connections Final Report (English, PDF 1.17 MB)
Getting to Zero: Final Report of the Massachusetts Zero Net Energy Buildings Task Force (English, PDF 1.59 MB)

Renewables

Offshore Wind Study (English, PDF 896.71 KB)
RPS-APS Annual Report 2017 
RPS & APS Annual Compliance 2016 Report (English, PDF 1.14 MB)
RPS & APS Annual Compliance 2015 Report (English, PDF 1.12 MB)
RPS & APS Annual Compliance 2014 Report (English, PDF 1.11 MB)
RPS & APS Annual Compliance 2013 Report (English, PDF 1.08 MB)
RPS & APS Compliance Year 2012 Report (English, PDF 1004.8 KB)
RPS & APS Compliance Year 2011 Report (English, PDF 972.22 KB)
RPS & APS Compliance Year 2010 Report (English, PDF 719.1 KB)
2009 Annual RPS & APS Compliance Report - revised Feb 3, 2011 (English, PDF 655.39 KB)
DOER Releases 2008 RPS Annual Compliance Report (English, PDF 406.02 KB)
DOER Solar Condo Guide (English, PDF 5.69 MB)
Ground Mounted Solar PV Guide (English, PDF 4.74 MB)
Final Net Metering and Solar Task Force Report (English, PDF 23.99 MB)
Effects of Rural Electrification on Distributed Generation Siting and Interconnection in Massachusetts (English, PDF 349.64 KB)
Photovoltaics on Massachusetts Landfills (English, PDF 1.44 MB)

Additional Reports

Military Bases Strategic Energy Plan (English, PDF 1.21 MB)
Small Hydro Filing Letter (English, PDF 99 KB)
Report on Permitting Small Hydro & Low Impact Hydropower Project (English, PDF 763.88 KB)
Massachusetts Updated Clean Energy and Climate Plan for 2020 (English, PDF 4.05 MB)
Former Secretary Bowles’ Determination of the Greenhouse Gas Emission Limit for 2020 
DOER Webinars 

Tip sheets

Landscaping for Energy Efficiency (English, PDF 154.74 KB)
Cooling Your Home Naturally (English, PDF 161.48 KB)
Choosing and Using Ceiling Fans (English, PDF 126.67 KB)
Insulating Your Home (English, PDF 333.53 KB)
Selecting Energy Efficient Windows in Massachusetts (English, PDF 365.97 KB)
Fuel Assistance Programs (English, PDF 62.65 KB)
Consumer Tip sheet: Oil Heat Maintenance (English, PDF 80.94 KB)
Oil Heat Contracts Tips (English, PDF 47.38 KB)
Tips for Propane Customers (English, PDF 163 KB)

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