We’re excited to award grants to Cape Abilities & Springfield Partners for Community Action for rooftop solar that will slash the non-profits’ electric bills and free up budget for their critical work. Non-profits and community service providers, visit bit.ly/DOER-LISSP for info. and help applying.

Props to Randolph, MA’s newest Green Community! We’re excited to watch the town cut energy bills, upgrade schools and municipal buildings, and lower pollution. Randolph will work to cut municipal energy use 20% in 5 years, which will save $220,000 per year in energy costs.

A new MA Attorney General’s Office report shows over the last 10 years, residential customers who switched to competitive supply paid $738+ million more for electricity than if they had stayed on basic service, and the competitive supply market drives up bills for ALL ratepayers.

Today, with @masscec.bsky.social, we announced nearly $9 million for 13 community colleges to offer pathways to good-paying heat pump and HVAC careers for learners across the state and expand MA’s in-demand clean energy workforce. Learn more at bit.ly/4vWt0Mn.

DOER is so proud of our Siting & Permitting Coordinator for the Southeast Region, Connor Rockett. He ran the Boston Marathon in 2:22, finishing in the top 100!! (Yes, his last name is Rockett.)

Happy Earth Week! We're thinking about energy, how it affects our planet, and how DOER's work makes a difference.

We had fun with Mass. Maritime Academy and DCAMM celebrating the first wide-scale geothermal heating & cooling system at a MA public campus. The project will slash MMA’s energy costs long-term, make learning spaces comfortable year-round, and cut pollution on campus and in the community.

Welcome to the Climate Leader Communities family, Beverly, Brookline, Eastham, Sharon, Shutesbury, Warwick & Wayland! You join 28 MA leaders cutting energy costs and pollution and adding homegrown energy. And congrats to the 8 Climate Leader Communities awarded $1.1M in grants.

Massachusetts continues to take steps to tackle high energy costs head-on. We need more energy to lower bills and meet rising demand. Governor Healey’s executive order will secure 10 gigawatts of energy resources by 2035. DOER is getting after it!

Congratulations to the 43 Green Communities receiving grants that together total nearly $7 M. Since 2010, DOER has awarded $205 M to communities across Mass., helping reduce municipal energy costs by more than $30 M each year!

Massachusetts has new, streamlined energy siting & permitting processes! The reforms will help us add the homegrown energy we need to lower costs and meet rising demand. DOER is excited to help municipalities and projects as they move forward!

DOER is hiring summer interns! We are MA’s state energy office – our work helps shape Massachusetts’ energy future and supports efforts to address climate change. Visit www.mass.gov/careers and search DOER to see job descriptions and to apply. Please apply by March 11.

Black American leaders past and present have shaped our energy system. We appreciate @cleanenergy.org’s profile of pioneers, including Massachusetts inventor Lewis Howard Latimer! The contributions of these leaders continue to inform the field and will shape the evolution of the energy system.

FUNDING AVAILABLE: March 13 is the application deadline for AMP Grants. Municipalities, local government bodies, community-based organizations, public colleges and schools, first responders, RPAs, and critical facilities are encouraged to apply. Visit portal.ampmass.com for more information.

Happy Valentines Day to the Commonwealth’s residents, businesses and all of our stakeholders! ❤️DOER

1/2: Yesterday, our Clean Energy Siting & Permitting team filed final regulations to guide the local process for siting and permitting small projects. This was an Olympian effort and we are grateful to our stakeholders for the feedback and collaboration that made this possible.

Lots of snow, low temperatures and poorly insulated homes are the perfect recipe for ice dams. A home energy assessment can help you know if upgrades are needed and find savings for insulation and weatherization.

Massachusetts continues to lead on energy policy by getting the details right.    @MassGov’s budget includes a priority for DOER to streamline EV charging regulations while reducing unnecessary costs to support affordable, reliable energy solutions for residents and businesses.

DOER’s 3rd annual Town Hall is this Friday, Jan. 30 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. We will share key initiatives, timelines and engagement opportunities for 2026, followed by Q&A. The Town Hall will be recorded and shared for those who can’t join. Register at bit.ly/2026-DOER-Town-Hall.

Our Clean Energy Siting & Permitting team enjoyed meeting municipal officials and staff today at Connect 351! Meeting @massgovernor.bsky.social and @massltgovernor.bsky.social was like ending the game with a buzzer beater. Learn more about our siting & permitting division next week at our Town Hall.

We’ll be celebrating your 2025 accomplishments with you tonight, @massgovernor.bsky.social. Tune in to the 2026 State of the Commonwealth Address at 7 PM at mass.gov/SOTC.

DOER’s 3rd annual Town Hall is Jan. 30 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. We will share key initiatives, timelines and engagement opportunities for 2026, followed by Q&A. The Town Hall will be recorded and shared for those who can’t join. Register at bit.ly/2026-DOER-Town-Hall.

It’s an exciting day for MA’s energy future! This clean, affordable, consistent baseload power will provide nearly 20% of our total electricity and $3.8 billion in economic benefits, help with monthly electric bills, make our grid more reliable, and improve public health.

We’re thrilled to award $1.2 million in grants to help three non-profits install solar, which will cut their electricity bills by 70-100% and free up resources for their vital work. Visit bit.ly/DOER-LISSP for information about the grant program and how to apply.

Hear ye, hear ye – DOER’s third annual Town Hall is Jan. 30 from 12:00 - 1:30 pm. We hope you can join us! DOER will share key 2026 initiatives, timelines and engagement opportunities, followed by Q&A. The Town Hall will be recorded and shared for those who can’t join.

More than 50% of a home’s energy use is heating & cooling. New homes built to MA’s stretch energy codes require LESS ENERGY to stay warm or cool. Existing homes can power up energy performance and lower costs with the Mass Save programs or programs offered by municipal providers.

Today is a wrap on DOER 2025 Wrapped. We are energized and ready for the coming year. Watch this space for info. on our 2026 Town Hall to learn more about DOER’s 2025 achievements and what’s to come in 2026.

DOER partners with state entities to reduce environmental impacts of state government. In 2025, we awarded nearly $10 million in grants, developed and launched new programs, and brought 200+ staff and volunteers together at the Green Communities + Leading by Example Summit.

At DOER, we're building a better Commonwealth by updating building energy codes, decarbonizing affordable housing & advancing statewide energy efficiency programs. Together, these efforts reduce emissions, lower energy costs & improve resilience in buildings across Massachusetts.

In 2025, DOER awarded $20.3 million to 250 cities & towns, certified the first 28 Climate Leader Communities, supported energy fellows and managers in 90 communities, and stood up a new Clean Energy Siting & Permitting division! # DOER2025Wrapped

Earlier this year, Governor Healey called on the electric utilities to offer a reduced rate for heat pump households. DOER filed a petition that called for the electric utilities to offer winter heat pump rates so residents can enjoy lower costs for modern, clean heating.

DOER had a busy 2025! This week, we’ll share some of the agency’s top 2025 achievements. Here’s DOER 2025 Wrapped.

Happy holiday season from all of us at DOER. We’re excited to power into 2026 and continue our work to create a clean, affordable, resilient, and equitable energy future for all in the Commonwealth.

DOER’s first Passive Gingerbread House. The gingerbread family will never feel like they’re in an oven or freezer, enjoy the sweetest indoor air quality, and see their energy costs go down like cookies in a cookie jar.

DOER is honored to receive an award, with colleagues from MassHousing, from the Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience for our AHD Grant program, which helps affordable housing providers complete energy efficiency and clean energy projects.

DOER recognized six state entities, towns and individuals for their leadership in clean energy and sustainability at the 19th annual Leading by Example awards. The awardees lead projects that reduce the energy costs and environmental impact of government.

Having fun and networking with others in the energy and environmental fields always recharges our batteries. Thank you, NEWIEE, for a terrific Annual Members Meeting and Fall Fête.

On Tuesday, staff and volunteers from state entities, municipalities, regional planning agencies and non-profits came together at the Green Communities + Leading by Example Summit. The opportunity for learning, collaboration and discussion is one of our favorite days of the year!

Are you working to electrify your city or town’s buildings and fleets? The GMAC wants to meet with local leaders and stakeholders who implement electrification and renewable energy projects and want to learn about grid modernization. Learn more and register at bit.ly/FutureGridEvent.

Air sealing & insulation are two of the most cost-effective ways to boost energy efficiency and save on winter heating bills. Weatherizing can save up to 15-20% of annual heating usage. Visit masssave.com, nextzero.org or ene.org/sustainability to find discounts and rebates.

Congratulations to our 9 newest Climate Leader Communities – Aquinnah, Bedford, Harvard, Lincoln, Needham, Stockbridge, West Tisbury, Weston and Winchester! Keep up the great work cutting energy costs and pollution and upgrading municipal buildings and fleets. www.mass.gov/news/healey-...

⚡🚗Our Fleet EV Charging grant program has helped state government exceed its 2030 goal of 500 EV charging stations with 658 stations (and counting) installed on state properties! DOER helps state government “Lead by Example” to reduce its environmental impacts.

The end of daylight savings is the start of winter heating season. Adjusting thermostats a little leads to big energy savings! Set thermostats at 68 or lower when people are home, and 7 - 10 degrees lower when no one is home for 2+ hours and overnight.

It’s never been a better time to heat with a heat pump! Residential heat pump customers can now sign up for lower electricity rates this winter. We’re thrilled to see the recommendations in our January petition come to life. www.mass.gov/news/reduced...

This week–Commissioner Mahony was invited to testify before the Senate Committee on Climate Change, highlighting the vital role of solar energy as an affordable, deployable solution for reliable energy supply.

Are you a non-profit that serves low-income residents or EJ communities? Our Low-Income Services Solar Program offers funding and support to install solar, which can reduce energy bills and free up resources for your vital work. Learn more at bit.ly/DOER-LISSP.

Our team discussed all things solar at a recent New England Women in Energy and the Environment chapter meeting. Thank you, NEWIEE, for bringing together energy and environmental voices for another great conversation.

Our Leading by Example team shared the latest on fleet EV charging at the Office of Vehicle Management’s Annual Fleet Day. Our team was revved up to “ride and drive” new EVs and see DOER-funded charging stations out in the world at MassWildlife.

SMART 3.0 is open for applications! The updated program will revitalize solar growth, keep pace with industry developments, and increase equity to ensure all residents can lower energy costs with solar. Program updates will benefit ALL ratepayers with $300 million in savings.

TONIGHT in Amherst. We’re looking forward to hearing from communities around MA at our public info. sessions on our resources for siting & permitting small clean energy projects, including draft regulations. Join us to hear about the initiative and get your Qs answered.