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Welcome to the May edition of our newsletter! April as "Earth Month", and we were incredibly busy - as I am sure you were as well! Our biggest project in April was hosting our annual Community Climate Leaders Conference, which was a HUGE success! Thank you to everyone who attended or supported the conference in one way or another. We are already beginning to plan for next year!
As always, please reach out to let us know what else we can be doing to support you or your community on the road to a healthier planet for all!
MassEnergize's Community Climate Leaders Conference:
In April, MassEnergize held its Annual Conference with over 150 participants in attendance! Participants came from near and far, from around Massachusetts and as far away as North Carolina to hear from speakers, learn from panel discussions, and participate in breakout sessions. We had over 40 cities and towns represented, as well as attendees from over 50 organizations!
The conference provided attendees with new skills to be more effective climate leaders in their communities. Prominent climate voices likeAnne Therese Gennari, author of the Climate Optimist Handbook, andDr. Sarah Das, Science Mom and Glaciologist at Woods Hole Oceanographic Institution inspired the audience to continue their important work. Leaders from Mothers Out Front Brookline, Abode Energy, and many other organizations shared valuable wisdom that prompted attendees to take action steps.
Thank you to our speakers and thank you to all of our community members who were in attendance. This successful day is all thanks to you! And this event would not have been possible without the tremendous support from our generous sponsors!
Our #climateoptimism is strong knowing the incredible dedication to powerful solutions from those in our community and beyond.
We look forward to seeing everyone again in 2025! So please, save the date: we are tentatively planning on April 9, 2025.
Here are some photos from our big day! You can find many more conference photos on our website. To find videos from our conference, see our Youtube channel!
Plenary Speaker, Dr. Sarah Das.
Snapshot of attendees during Anne Therese Gennari's Keynote speech.
Climate Carnival games made by the extraordinary Andrew Breithaupt, playing with an attendee.
A family of climate leaders: MassEnergize's Megan Sullivan with siblings, Gordon Brott and Meryl Brott.
Join our amazing team as our full time Community Engagement Program Coordinator, supporting two community focused projects to advance community solar projects and support climate resilience in the Metrowest Boston area. These initiatives target low and moderate income residents and seniors, offering them clean energy solutions and opportunities to reduce their energy costs. MassEnergize is at the cutting edge of community climate work and offers a tremendous opportunity to work with motivated and effective climate leaders in the 25+ communities we support.
For more information on how to apply, please click here.
Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.
Join the Zoom here or attend in person at the Concord Public Library, Goodwin Forum, 129 Main St, Concord, MA.
Join us for a panel discussion about how we, as a society, can move away from gas as an energy and heating source. Event sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Concord and Carlisle Town Government Committee and the Concord Free Public Library. For more information, contact Diane Proctorand clickherefor more info!
MCAN Monthly Networking Meeting:Mass-Save 2025-2027 Draft Three-Year Energy Efficiency Plan - MCAN, Massachusetts Building Electrification Accelerator and MassEnergize
(May 6, 1:00-2:00pm - online)
The critical next three-year plan for the Mass-Save program will be determined soon. The draft was just released, and the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council is holding public comment sessions. Our expert speakers, Mark Dyen and Hessann Farooqi have been carefully reviewing, and will advise on what it will mean for our climate and equity work, and what actions they recommend now. Register here.
Register online here or join in person at the Wayland Town Building, Larger Hearing Room, 41 Cochituate Road, Wayland, MA
Learn about two exciting options in Wayland to get affordable green electricity. With these programs, you can save money and support clean energy. Wayland Electricity Choice is a group electricity buying program from the Town for residents and businesses. Find out more here.
(May 18, 9 am-2pm - Map available at lend-mend.com by May 16)
Want to declutter, downsize, or make some extra cash while reducing waste? Join this fun community event! How does it work? Sellers register their yard sale to appear on the official map and make it easy for shoppers to navigate around Melrose on May 18. The map will be available online and printed copies available in select locations. Find out more here and register to host a yard sale here.
(May 20th, 2:30-5:00 pm - Roger Williams Botanical Center, 1000 Elmwood Ave, Providence, RI)
Join us at the Botanical Center in Roger Williams Park for our annual Spring Meeting and hear about our work to empower consumers and communities to speed a just transition to a zero-carbon future. This is an evening of networking, celebrating progress, and preparing for the challenges that lie ahead. Tickets are $10 and all are welcome. Find out more here.
Please help us by sending your community event pictures to info@massenergize.org. We appreciate your support!
MassEnergize relies on donations from supporters like you!
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