News and Announcements

Selection of 2,878 megawatts from three projects will power the equivalent of 1.6 million homes in Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Selected projects will create thousands of jobs and generate billions of dollars in economic activity.

Projects will reduce flood risks and improve climate resilience, habitat, and public safety

Farmers from Ipswich, North Easton, Raynham, and Sharon take top honors at 39th annual event

“Connections: Working Together for Nature” establishes a bold and unifying vision for the Department, focusing on solutions at the intersection of biodiversity, climate change, and environmental justice.

Salem Offshore Wind Terminal will Advance Clean Energy Goals in Massachusetts, including through Development of Floating Turbines Gulf of Maine

Extreme Localized Drought Declared in Parker River Basin

States selected to receive highly competitive funds from the U.S. Department of Energy’s Grid Innovation Program for transmission upgrades in Southeastern Massachusetts and Connecticut to connect offshore wind energy into the New England grid.

Most Funding Ever Awarded through the Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program

Project Would Lower Energy Costs, Improve Outdoor and Indoor Air Quality and Strengthen Climate Resilience for the Town

Program works to Reduce the ‘Urban Heat Island Effect’, Promote Public Health, and Increase Energy Savings