News and Announcements

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

Second Round of Grant Funding Under Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program Will Lower Energy Bills, Improve Air Quality and Comfort in 600+ Homes

New England Coalition Wins Second Largest Award, Will Launch First-in-the-Nation Program to Drive Down Consumer Costs with Incentives and Guidance for Heat Pump Distributers, Installers

DCR Launches 10th Year of Program, Largest Year Yet with 100 Partners from Across the State Including Four New Western Mass Youth-Focused Organizations

Other Regions Remain in Normal Conditions

Harvest season begins in Massachusetts as growers build resilience

Northeast States Collaborative on Interregional Transmission is the first effort of its kind. Next steps include a strategic action plan for promoting interregional transmission projects.

The Energy Transformation Advisory Board will include utilities, fossil fuel workers, business groups, technology providers and innovators, and environmental justice advocates, among others