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The Daily Free Press

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Specialized opt-in energy code pushes Massachusetts towards a more sustainable future

Macie Parker January 25, 2023
The Department of Energy Resources updated its building energy code to include a new Specialized Opt-in Code for buildings as part of the Massachusetts 2050 Decarbonization Roadmap to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050.
Children raise signs calling for the end of fossil fuel use at the Massachusetts Climate Strike on Friday. The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and the Department of Energy Resources announced on Tuesday a $14.9 million award to fund clean energy initiatives across the state. GABRIELA HUTCHINGS/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Massachusetts awards $14.9 million to Mass. Communities for Clean Energy Projects

Emanne Khan September 23, 2019
The funds will be used to help towns reduce energy use and associated costs in public facilities.
The Sir Adam Hydroelectric Generating Stations in Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada. Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker’s New England Clean Energy Connect hydropower project could possibly bring in power from Canada through Maine via a transmission line. COURTESY OF PETER ROOD/ FLICKR

Massachusetts clean energy plan considers hydropower from Canada

Mia Cathell November 25, 2018
Experts say the New England Clean Energy Connect hydropower project could provide clean energy to more than one million homes in the Commonwealth.
Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker on Monday signed into law a bill that he believes will strengthen sustainable energy efforts in the commonwealth. PHOTO BY JACQUI BUSICK/DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Gov. Baker signs legislation to improve solar power

Paige Smith April 14, 2016

Massachusetts Gov. Charlie Baker and Lt. Gov. Karyn Polito passed comprehensive solar legislation into law Monday in collaboration with elected officials from around the commonwealth, according to...

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