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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Opening of Methuen Fishing Platform on Merrimack River 

6/27/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Leads Multi-State Request for Federal Support to Establish Interregional Transmission Planning Collaborative  

6/16/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Novel Approach Would Leverage U.S. Department of Energy Expertise to Explore Increased Transmission Ties Between Northeast Regions Including Development of Offshore Wind Infrastructure

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Mild Drought Conditions Declared for Western and Cape Cod Regions in Massachusetts 

6/13/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Other Regions Remain in Normal Conditions

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State Celebrates Nearly $4 Million in Federal Funds to Restore Coastal Habitat and Improve Resilience to Climate Change 

6/08/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Projects in Manchester and Truro will improve tidal flow and reduce flooding and sea level rise impacts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches New Climate-Focused Forestry Initiative 

6/07/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

“Forests as Climate Solutions” Initiative to Invest in Forest Conservation and Implement the Latest Climate-Smart Forest Management Practices

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $1 Million for Land Protection Projects 

6/06/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Funding Will Help Six Grantees Protect Open Spaces

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Tree Planting Grants 

6/01/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration to Compete for up to $250 Million in Federal Grants for Clean Energy Infrastructure 

5/22/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Cleaner Grid New England Project Application Supports Offshore Wind, Solar Growth

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Celebrates Endangered Species Day 

5/19/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Files Historic Draft RFP for Massachusetts’ Fourth Offshore Wind Solicitation  

5/02/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The RFP represents largest ever solicitation in New England at 3,600 MW, more than 25% of the state’s annual electricity demand. DOER to hold background briefing at 1 pm today

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Names Fish and Game Commissioner 

4/28/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Announces Clean Energy Innovation Career Pathway for High School Students  

4/27/2023 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

Pathway Will Develop the Next Generation of Clean Energy Leaders and Meet the Workforce Needs of the Growing Renewable Energy Sector

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Grants to Improve Water Quality in the Buzzards Bay Watershed 

4/25/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Over $800,000 in federal funds awarded to three municipalities

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Commission on Siting and Permitting, Interagency Offshore Wind Council to Expedite Clean Energy Development 

4/20/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

New commissions will help accelerate the state’s clean energy development in honor of Earth Week

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Department of Public Utilities Joins National Campaign to Raise Awareness of Safe Digging Practices 

4/13/2023 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs