Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EEA)

Recent news & announcements from Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

• Press Release

  Governor Baker Signs Executive Order Establishing First-in-the-Nation Commission on Clean Heat 

  9/20/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  Commission will advise on policies and strategies to reduce emissions from heating fuels

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces 2021 COASTSWEEP Beach Cleanup 

  9/16/2021 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

• Press Release

  Cape Cod Region Remains in Mild Drought 

  9/15/2021 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

  Majority of Commonwealth Continues to Experience Above Average Rainfall

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $15 Million in Support for the Food Security Infrastructure Grant Program 

  9/15/2021 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

  Second Round of Funding Will Increase Access to Fresh Local Food, Strengthen Local Food System

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Awards $21 Million in Climate Change Funding to Cities and Towns 

  8/31/2021 Office of Governor Charlie Baker and Lt. Governor Karyn Polito

  93% of Communities Participating in Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

• Press Release

  Baker-Polito Administration Announces $27 Million in Federal Funding to Address Food Insecurity for Families and Individuals Affected by COVID-19 

  8/30/2021 Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development

  Funding awarded to 13 community foundations and MASSCAP to distribute to local programs