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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

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

Emerging Technology

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

Energy Efficiency

Open PDF file, 13.92 MB,  2013 Report of the Massachusetts EEAC (English, PDF 13.92 MB)
Open PDF file, 1.17 MB,  2012 Report of the Massachusetts EEAC (English, PDF 1.17 MB)
Open PDF file, 1.16 MB,  2011 Report of the Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (English, PDF 1.16 MB)
Open PDF file, 2.24 MB,  2010 Energy Efficiency Advisory Council Report (English, PDF 2.24 MB)
Open PDF file, 198.29 KB,  Mass Save Residential HEAT Loan - Summary Results 2006-2010 (English, PDF 198.29 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.59 MB,  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 
Open PDF file, 6.06 MB,  Massachusetts Comprehensive Energy Plan (English, PDF 6.06 MB)
Open PDF file, 1.55 MB,  Feasibility Study for Undergrounding Electric Distribution Lines in Massachusetts (English, PDF 1.55 MB)
Open PDF file, 2.66 MB,  Massachusetts Carbon Tax Study (English, PDF 2.66 MB)
Open PDF file, 579.69 KB,  Electricity Market Reforms in Massachusetts: A Report of Benefits and Costs (English, PDF 579.69 KB)
Open PDF file, 1.88 MB,  Municipal Utility Report Released (English, PDF 1.88 MB)
Open PDF file, 498.06 KB,  2007 DOER Municipal Aggregation Guide (English, PDF 498.06 KB)
Municipal Aggregation Manual & Best Practices Guide 

Green Communities

Open PDF file, 355.07 KB,  Green Communities Division Brochure (English, PDF 355.07 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.

Open PDF file, 7.52 MB,  Green Communities 2017 Progress Report (English, 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)

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

Leading By Example

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

Renewables

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

Additional Reports

Open PDF file, 1.21 MB,  Military Bases Strategic Energy Plan (English, PDF 1.21 MB)
Open PDF file, 99 KB,  Small Hydro Filing Letter (English, PDF 99 KB)
Open PDF file, 763.88 KB,  Report on Permitting Small Hydro & Low Impact Hydropower Project (English, PDF 763.88 KB)
Open PDF file, 4.05 MB,  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

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

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