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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Interest-Free Loans for Home Energy Upgrades

9/03/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

New program offers eligible municipal light plant customers up to $25,000 for insulation, heat pumps and related improvements

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards More Than $8 Million to Help Communities Lower Energy Costs and Modernize Public Buildings

8/04/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Green Communities Grants will help 57 communities cut energy costs by $700,000 and emissions by 1,600 metric tons each year

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Public Universities and Facilities Harness $23 Million for Geothermal, Heat Pump, and Energy Efficiency Projects

7/16/2026 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

UMass Dartmouth, UMass Amherst, UMass Boston, Salem State, Mass Maritime, and DCR advancing new clean heating projects

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $2.4 Million in Grants for Solar to Ten Nonprofits

7/02/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

The organizations will save more than $274,845 each year in energy costs, direct more resources to their missions

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $3 Million to Support Local Clean Energy Projects

6/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Lincoln, Needham, and Wellesley Awarded Funding for Projects to Add Locally-Produced Energy and Reduce Pollution from Municipal Operations

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $394,000 to Help Two Non-Profits Slash Electricity Costs by at least 70% with Solar

5/08/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Cape Abilities and Springfield Partners for Community Action will save more than $16,000 each year in energy costs, direct more resources to their missions

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Designates Randolph as a New Green Community

5/06/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Randolph is now Eligible for Grant Funding to Help Lower its Energy Bills, Cut Local Pollution and Upgrade Municipal Buildings

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Certifies Seven New Climate Leader Communities, Awards $1.1 Million

3/26/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Beverly, Brookline, Eastham, Sharon, Shutesbury, Warwick and Wayland Join 28 Other Municipalities Cutting Energy Costs, Adding Locally-Produced Electricity, and Lowering Pollution from Municipal Buildings and Fleets

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards Nearly $7 Million in Green Communities Grants

3/12/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

More Than $200 Million Awarded to Cities and Towns for Local Energy Projects Over Program’s Lifetime

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $1.2 Million in Grants for Solar to Three Non-Profits

1/15/2026 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Newton Food Pantry, High Point Treatment Center, and Grow Associates will save nearly $235,000 each year in energy costs, direct more resources to their missions

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Energy and Environmental Agency Releases Yearly Report

12/30/2025 Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Report highlights progress made in energy affordability, protecting nature and climate resilience efforts

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Recognizes State and Municipal Leaders for Clean Energy and Sustainability Achievements

12/10/2025 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

Awardees Honored for Initiatives that Lower Energy Costs, add Renewable Energy Generation and Reduce Pollution

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Governor Healey Commends Upcoming Completion of the NECEC Transmission Line, Will Lower Energy Bills by $50 Million Per Year

11/21/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

The NECEC transmission project will provide Massachusetts with approximately 20 percent of its overall electricity and deliver $3 billion in benefits and savings

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Certifies Nine New Climate Leader Communities

11/13/2025 Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

CLC Program Helps Cities and Towns Cut Energy Costs and Pollution, Add Locally Generated Electricity, and Upgrade Municipal Buildings

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Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Redesigned Solar Incentive Program to Advance Solar Energy in Massachusetts

10/15/2025 Governor Maura Healey and Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll

SMART 3.0 will Save Ratepayers $300 million, Jumpstart Solar Growth in Massachusetts, and Ensure all Residents Can Enjoy the Benefits of Solar