March 26, 2025, 5:00 pm
Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford (200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117
Governor Lamont’s In the Room event
| Join us in West Hartford at Governor Lamont’s In the Room event with the CT Mirror, where we will gather outside to demonstrate our opposition to any new fossil fuel expansion. Please bring signs! The time and location are: 5pm, Millard Auditorium, University of Hartford (200 Bloomfield Avenue, West Hartford, 06117). |
March 26, 2025, 1-2:00 pm
ONLINE
45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit: A Windfall for the Fossil Fuel Industry?
| The U.S. Treasury Department released final guidance on the 45V Clean Hydrogen Production Tax Credit in January 2025. While the guidance did contain the vital “three pillars” of incrementality, temporal matching, and deliverability, which are essential for ensuring hydrogen production does not lead to a massive increase in grid emissions, it also contains several concessions to industry lobbying that have the potential to jeopardize emissions reductions. (For more information about the 45V Production Tax Credit, read a new fact sheet from Clean Energy Group here.) In this webinar, panelists will discuss some of the more concerning loopholes around biomethane use for hydrogen production, gaps in the emissions accounting method used for 45V, and the impact of this final guidance on the Regional Clean Hydrogen Hubs. Speakers will also discuss potential future changes to the 45V credit. »Register here |
March 27, 2025, 7:00 pm
ONLINE
Revealing the True Impacts of Gas Infrastructure
| Last year Physicians for Social Responsibility (PSR) used Flir camera optical imaging to document the emissions from several fracked gas compressor stations and power plants in Connecticut, Massachusetts, and Rhode Island. This technology makes visible the constant flow of methane and other emissions coming from these facilities – emissions that cannot be seen with the naked eye. At this event PSR will present their findings. There will also be a presentation about the health impacts associated with fracked gas facilities, and a discussion about what you can do to protect our communities and stop the expansion of fracked gas infrastructure. |
March 31, 2025, 1:00 pm
Legislative Office Building, 300 Capitol Ave, Hartford, CT
Rally: Governor Lamont, No More Methane Gas!
In January, Governor Ned Lamont stated his support for “natural” methane gas during his State of the State address. Then, last month , he signed off on allowing the Capitol Area System heating and cooling system to be updated with fossil fuels — continuing to make Hartford a sacrifice zone and fueling the climate crisis.
We’re standing up and saying enough; enough with polluted air, continued asthma, and dirty energy. Connecticut deserves better. Instead, we must pursue clean energy that helps our communities to thrive.
We’re calling on Governor Lamont to:
- Reverse his decision on the Capitol Area System and move forward with network geothermal.
- Deny the permits for the Brookfield Compressor Stations.
Now is not the time for fossil fuels. Now is the time to invest in clean and renewable energy. Join us on March 31st as we hold a press conference at the Legislative Office Building, before marching to the Capitol Area System, where we will do a die-in to represent the harm that this fossil fuel infrastructure inflicts on the community.
March 27, 2025, 12:30 pm to 2 pm
CIC Providence
225 Dyer Street
Providence, RI 02903 and ONLINE
March Consumer Liaison Group meeting
| Join us in-person or virtually for the March 2025 Quarterly CLG (Consumer Liaison Group) Meeting! What’s In Demand (and In Control): The Role of Energy Efficiency and Demand Forecasting in Planning for the Region’s Grid and Markets |
March 28, 2025, 12:30 pm to 1:45 pm
ONLINE
Climate Conversations: Native Seeds
Across the country, native plants, or plants that grow naturally in a specific region or ecosystem, provide key goods and services to surrounding communities. Native plants are crucial in maintaining bird, fish, and animal populations and help stabilize the soil. Notably, native plants also help mitigate the impacts of extreme events like floods and wildfires because of their tolerance to ambient conditions.
For federal, state, and tribal agencies, maintaining a supply of seeds from native plants is a major challenge. Without native seeds, efforts to regenerate or bolster land affected by extreme weather events, invasive plants, and other hazards can be ineffective. Join us for a conservation that will explore the value of native seeds, strategies for shoring up their supply, and opportunities for regional partnerships.
March 31, 2025, 10:00 am
ONLINE
New Working Group on Enabling Sustainable Economic Development:
The MA Energy Transformation Advisory Board has approved creating a new Focus Area Working Group dedicated to Enabling Sustainable Economic Development. There will be an information webinar on Monday, March 31st at 10am that will provide an overview of:
- How the Focus Area Work Group recommendations will be shared with the OET and
Advisory Board. - The function and purview of the Focus Area Work Group and its relationship to OET, the
Advisory Board, and the other focus areas. - The scope of work this Focus Area Work Group will undertake.
- How organizations and individuals can participate in this Focus Area Work Group.
- The expectations of Focus Area Work Group participants.
April 8, 2025, 1-2:00 pm
ONLINE
The Cape Light Compact’s Equity-Centered Model for Solar +Storage+Electrification
| Massachusetts pilot program provides a replicable and scalable model for bringing renewable energy, battery storage, and electrification to low-income households. The Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering (CVEO) is run by the Cape Light Compact, an energy services provider serving 210,000 customers in 21 towns on Cape Cod and Martha’s Vineyard. The CVEO pilot is profiled in a new case study by Clean Energy Group. Clean Energy Group will host a webinar on Tuesday, April 8th at 1pm ET with panelists from the Cape Light Compact. Stephen McCloskey, Energy Efficiency Analyst, and Miranda Skinner, Strategy and Regulatory Analyst, will discuss the history, design, and impact of the CVEO program. Clean Energy Group’s Olivia Tym will moderate. »Register here |
April 8, 2025, 6:30 pm
The Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149 and ONLINE
Energy Facilities Siting Board Hearing on Transmission Lines from Everett BESS
The Company proposes to construct an approximately 700 MW/2,800 MWh BESS, located on
the North and South Parcels of the Project Site, separated by Beacham Street in Everett. The
BESS would charge with power from the electric grid during periods when there is excess
energy and deliver power back onto the electric grid during times when there is a need for
electricity.
The Siting Board will conduct a hybrid public comment hearing with both in-person and
remote participation options:
Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at 6:30 P.M.
Location: The Connolly Center, 90 Chelsea Street, Everett, MA 02149
Remote attendees: join by clicking this link: https://us06web.zoom.us/j/81136159773
To provide oral comments during the public comment hearing (in person or on Zoom), please
send an email to Yonathan.Mengesha@mass.gov with your name, email address, and mailing
address by noon, April 7, 2025. To provide comments by telephone, please leave a voicemail
message referencing “EFSB 25-05/D.P.U. 24-152” at (617) 305-3544 with your name, telephone
number, and mailing address by noon, April 7, 2025. Pre-registered commenters will speak
first, and other commenters afterwards.
The Siting Board also invites written comments on the Project. Written comments will be
most useful to the Siting Board if submitted by April 25, 2025.
April 11, 2025, 1-2:00 pm
ONLINE
Climate Action Plan meeting
Governor Healey’s Office of Climate Innovation and Resilience (Climate Office) is developing a Comprehensive Climate Action Plan (CCAP) as part of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Pollution Reduction Grant (CPRG) – a program for states, cities, tribes and territories to plan how to reduce greenhouse gas emissions with a specific focus on the impacts and benefits for communities. The third CCAP stakeholder meeting will focus on the project team’s approach to the co-benefits and low-income and disadvantaged communities (LIDAC) analyses.
April 30, 2025, 8:00 am – 4 pm
Bentley University, Waltham, MA
MassEnergize Community Climate Leaders Conference 2025
- Be inspired by expert speakers—hear from MA Climate Chief Melissa Hoffer, Yale Program on Climate Change Communication, Rewiring America, and other climate leaders driving real change.
- Engage in dynamic breakout sessions—explore topics such as The Power of 1:1 Conversations, Funding Residential Decarbonization Projects, and Engaging Youth Voices to empower you with resources for action.
- Connect with peers—network with municipal leaders, grassroots organizers, and sustainability advocates tackling similar challenges in their communities.
- Discover innovative strategies—learn from sessions on Energy Coaching Programs, Engaging Diverse Constituencies, and Municipal Sustainability Roundtable, designed to accelerate local climate solutions.
We’ll have a Non-Profit Exhibitor Fair from 4-5pm, giving you a chance to meet organizations showcasing their work and learn how they can help you.
Whether you’re a seasoned leader or just starting your journey, this conference will empower and inspire you to create real, lasting change in your community.