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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · 5d
From skate parks to splash pads, Massachusetts is making it more fun to play outside!

The Healey-Driscoll Administration just awarded $6.4 million in Land and Water Conservation Fund grants to renovate public parks and expand access to outdoor recreation across the state.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $6 Million Land and Water Conservation Grants Image: Individual in wheelchair looking down ramp at skate park Grant Awardees Children playing on splash pad
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · 6d
Massachusetts families and businesses need affordable, reliable energy.

We're teaming up with UMass Lowell to develop Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Energy Roadmaps that will explore how we can leverage these technologies to bring more power into the state and reduce costs.
A woman stands on a metal platform inside a research facility, leaning over railings near nuclear energy equipment. Text on the image reads: “Healey-Driscoll Administration Launches Advanced Nuclear and Fusion Energy Roadmaps with UMass Lowell. The roadmaps lay the groundwork for further research, manufacturing, and deployment of these technologies to help meet increasing electricity demand in New England.”
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · 25d
Right now, housing projects in Massachusetts can get stuck in environmental reviews for a year or more. We’re trying to change that. @massgovernor.bsky.social’s proposed MEPA reforms cut reviews down to a maximum of 30 days while setting strong streamlined environmental standards.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · 26d
Affordable housing projects across Massachusetts are getting an energy-efficiency boost! The Healey-Driscoll Administration is awarding $46 million in @massdoer.bsky.social grants to upgrade and build more than 1600 housing units.
Healey-Driscoll Administration Awards $46 Million to lower energy bills, improve air quality in 1600+ affordable homes This third round of grants under the Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program will support 24 projects in affordable housing communities across Massachusetts
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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Aug 25
Last week, @massdfg.bsky.social was thrilled to join @massgovernor.bsky.social Maura Healey, @masseea.bsky.social Secretary Tepper, @massaudubon.org, and 250+ key partners to announce nation-leading Biodiversity Conservation Goals for Massachusetts! 🦎 🦉⚡

Explore the goals > mass.gov/news/healey-...
Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey announces nation-leading biodiversity conservation goals alongside local leaders and partners DFG Commisioner Tom O'Shea speaks at the event EEA Secretary Tepper joins Mass Audubon and DFG for a tour of the trails at Long Pasture. Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey poses for a photo with the DFG Biodiversity team.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · 29d
Housing development delays raise costs and limit options for families across Massachusetts. @massgovernor.bsky.social's draft @mepaalerts.bsky.social reforms cut red tape so we can build more homes more quickly while maintaining our strong environmental standards.
Graphic with Massachusetts triple deckers promoting Governor Maura Heleay's new draft MEPA regulations
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MassDOER @massdoer.bsky.social · Aug 22
Congratulations to our newest Green Community, the Town of Reading! Reading’s commitment to cut municipal energy use will save $100,000+ each year - not to mention lower costs for its households and businesses and create a healthier, more resilient community. Way to go, Reading!
State and local officials celebrate Reading's Green Community Designation
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Aug 19
Join us in person or virtually for EEA’s Next Environmental Justice Council Meeting in North Adams. The Mass Ready Act is on the agenda. Don’t miss this important conversation!
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Aug 12
The recent EVICC Assessment highlighted critical gaps in electric vehicle charging infrastructure across Massachusetts, and now MassDEP is investing $46 million to close them.

It’s a major step toward building a cleaner environment and more vibrant economy for everyone.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Aug 7
During our June heat wave, solar met about 20% of demand and saved consumers millions of dollars. As the federal government continues to take measures that will raise Americans’ energy bills and worsen public health, we will continue work to get more energy into Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Aug 7
The Trump Administration's threats to terminate Massachusetts’ $156 million Solar for All award would block an investment that will deliver hundreds of millions in household savings and create thousands of good-paying jobs across our state.
August 7, 2025 Trump threatens EPA’s $156 million Solar for All award to Massachusetts The withdrawal of this EPA funding would strip Massachusetts of the potential for $372 million in household energy savings, 3,000 good-paying jobs, and 125 megawatts of energy production. “Solar is the fastest and cheapest way to bring affordable energy into Massachusetts. Affordability isn’t controversial – that's why states like Texas and Florida are building so much solar. And that’s why my administration has been working hard to deliver more affordable solar to our residents and businesses through new incentives and programs like Solar for All. This program is poised to lower energy bills for nearly 30,000 Massachusetts households and create thousands of jobs. We want to take an all-of-the-above approach to energy here in Massachusetts to increase supply and meet demand. We strongly urge the Trump Administration to abandon any plans to terminate the Solar for All grants.” -- Governor Maura Healey
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Aug 6
What happens when you send Massachusetts’ greatest young minds to Canada? They bring back a national title!

A huge congrats to the incredible Lexington High School Envirothon Team for taking 1st place at the 2025 NCF Envirothon in Canada — their 3rd national title in 4 years.
Group photo of the Lexington High School Envirothon team posing with a check for $15,000
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 29
The Montachusett Regional Planning Commission wants to hear your stories from the 2023 Leominster Flash Floods to help improve future disaster planning.

Take their survey and share your experience: bit.ly/2023floods
A graphic with a white background bordered in dark blue and set against a water texture. Reads: "We want to hear from you! Are you a Leominster resident who was impacted by the 2023 flash floods? Take the Montachusett Regional Planning Commission’s survey and share your experience: • Stories • Pictures • Videos • Recordings Submissions will help Leominster with future disaster planning. bit.ly/2023floods"
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Division of Ecological Restoration (DER) @massecorestore.bsky.social · Jul 22
In June, DER joined the Nantucket Conservation Foundation for a tour of the Windswept Bogs Restoration project site, which restored approximately 39 acres of retired cranberry bogs to wetland habitat. Construction wrapped up in April and you can already see the site coming back to life!
An excavator in mud by open water. A wetland with new vegetation emerging and spots of open water.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 23
Massachusetts needs to stay prepared for what’s to come. @massgovernor.bsky.social’s Mass Ready Act strengthens our infrastructure, invests in local resilience projects, and fast tracks permits so we can be ready when extreme weather hits. bit.ly/3IDY0g1
In face of extreme weather, Healey proposes ‘biggest ever’ investment in climate readiness for Mass. - The Boston Globe
The $3 billion "Mass Ready Act" would be a historic investment in climate-readiness, state officials say. Advocates are cheering — but would like even more.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 22
Solar is the cheapest, fastest way to bring energy into the state. It’s bipartisan and popular with customers. Massachusetts will continue to stand up for affordable energy, small businesses, and workers. bit.ly/massenergycuts
Massachusetts braces for clean energy layoffs amid Trump’s cuts - The Boston Globe
The state could lose an estimated 30,000 jobs and $3 billion in wages over the next decade as the federal government rolls back incentives for clean energy.
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Mass. Municipal Assn @mma.org · Jul 17
In face of extreme weather, Healey proposes investments in climate-readiness for Mass. via @bostonglobe.com
In face of extreme weather, Healey proposes ‘biggest ever’ investment in climate readiness for Mass. - The Boston Globe
The $3 billion "Mass Ready Act" would be a historic investment in climate-readiness, state officials say. Advocates are cheering — but would like even more.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 16
Just last week, we experienced flash flooding in Braintree, Quincy, Weymouth, and Boston, which left drivers stranded on washed-out roads. These events are becoming more dangerous and frequent.

@massgovernor.bsky.social’s Mass Ready Act will help us prepare for and avoid emergencies.
A collage of news headlines about flooding in Massachusetts is overlaid on a background image of a flooded street with a car tire submerged in water. The headlines read: From The Boston Globe: "Heavy rain during morning commute floods I-93, temporarily closes part of Red Line, and prompts flash flood warnings" From WCVB 5 ABC: "Dangerous flash flooding strands motorists, leaves Mass. highways underwater" From Boston Herald: "Six inches of rain in just hours catch Massachusetts motorists off guard" Below the headlines, text reads: "Flooding is becoming more intense and frequent in Massachusetts. Governor Healey’s Mass Ready Act makes sure our homes and businesses are prepared for the weather of today, and tomorrow." An arrow on the bottom right suggests more content follows. "Mass Ready Act – Provisions on Flooding" with an icon of a road and water. Text lists key provisions of the act: $641 million to fix and strengthen aging dams, culverts, seawalls, and roads to handle more rainfall and flooding $315 million for town-led infrastructure projects Establishes the Resilience Revolving Fund for local project funding Fast-tracks permits for restoring salt marshes and floodplains Adds members to the Board of Building Regulations and Standards to address climate risk and resilient design Requires flood risk disclosures for renters and home buyers The background features a scenic image of water, reinforcing the flood-related theme.
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Massachusetts Department of Fish & Game @massdfg.bsky.social · Jul 16
The Mass Ready Act is a down payment on our future! 🌱✨

DFG Commissioner O'Shea was pleased to join Lt. Gov. @kimdriscollma.bsky.social + EEA Secretary Tepper in support of this historic investment in nature.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 15
This afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tepper, and members of our team testified in support of the Mass Ready Act – a historic $3 billion investment to strengthen our infrastructure and prepare our communities for extreme weather.
Secretary Tepper, LT Gov Driscoll, and Secretary Gorkowitz testify in support of the Mass Ready Act at the Massachusetts State House
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 15
This afternoon, Lieutenant Governor Driscoll, Secretary Tepper, and members of our team testified in support of the Mass Ready Act – a historic $3 billion investment to strengthen our infrastructure and prepare our communities for extreme weather.
Secretary Tepper, LT Gov Driscoll, and Secretary Gorkowitz testify in support of the Mass Ready Act at the Massachusetts State House
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 11
The Southeast, Connecticut River Valley, Western, Central, and Northeast Regions remain in Level 0-Normal Conditions.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 11
Today, Secretary Tepper downgraded the Cape Cod Region to a Level 1-Mild Drought after being at Level 2-Significant Drought since January. In the Islands Region, Dukes County has been downgraded to Level 0-Normal Conditions, while Nantucket County remains at Level 1-Mild Drought.
Map of Massachusetts showing Level 1 - Mild Drought Conditions in Cape Cod Region and Nantucket County
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MassDCR @massdcr.bsky.social · Jul 9
Welcome to DCR! We can’t wait to work together to build healthy communities across Massachusetts.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 9
We are so excited to welcome Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as the new commissioner of @massdcr.bsky.social!
Mayor LaChapelle appreciates the important relationship we all have with DCR. The role is more than managing public lands – it’s about fostering a special connection with the outdoors.
A graphic welcoming Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as the new DCR Commissioner. The image features LaChapelle wearing a white sweater against a maroon background with a river and trees. The text reads, "Welcome Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as our new DCR Commissioner!" with the logo of the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs in the upper right corner.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 9
We are so excited to welcome Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as the new commissioner of @massdcr.bsky.social!
Mayor LaChapelle appreciates the important relationship we all have with DCR. The role is more than managing public lands – it’s about fostering a special connection with the outdoors.
A graphic welcoming Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as the new DCR Commissioner. The image features LaChapelle wearing a white sweater against a maroon background with a river and trees. The text reads, "Welcome Easthampton Mayor Nicole LaChapelle as our new DCR Commissioner!" with the logo of the Executive Office of Energy & Environmental Affairs in the upper right corner.
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Massachusetts Energy and Environmental Affairs @masseea.bsky.social · Jul 9
Colonel Monaghan’s extensive experience and leadership are exactly what we need at MEP. His innovative approach to law enforcement and commitment to environmental protection will be pivotal for the department's success.
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