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Welcome to our February newsletter!
This month, we’re excited to share updates and opportunities that support community-led climate action across Massachusetts. From the upcoming Community Climate Leaders Conference to hands-on trainings and peer-led programs, these efforts reflect the many ways communities are building momentum for a more sustainable and resilient future.
As always, please reach out to let us know how we can continue supporting you or your community on the road to a healthier planet for all.
The Energy for Generations (EFG) programwrapped up its year-long initiative to empower older adults to take action on climate change by adopting clean energy solutions and becoming peer educators within their communities. Led by MassEnergizein partnership with the City of Newburyport, the program supports residents through peer-to-peer outreach, community events, and one-on-one coaching focused on energy efficiency, heat pumps, and solar.
What was the impact of this initiative?
21 community engagement events were hosted throughout 2025, reaching 300+ residents across Newburyport.
A fall mailer sponsored by National Grid and co-signed by the Mayor of Newburyport significantly expanded the program’s reach, generating 217 leads for home energy assessments and weatherization programs and connecting residents directly to Mass Save partners and trusted vendors.
Peer-to-peer coaching played a central role in the program’s success. Clean Energy Counselors helped demystify clean energy options, offer trusted guidance, and support neighbors through next steps. Participant reflections underscored the importance of clear, non-salesy, community-based support in building confidence and reducing barriers to action.
Together, these efforts show how local partnerships and neighbor-to-neighbor outreach can reduce energy burdens and help residents take an active role in the clean energy transition.
With support from a MassCEC EmPower grant, MassEnergize partnered with theFairmount Indigo CDC Collaborative (FICC) in Boston and Vineyard Poweron Martha’s Vineyard to identify and reduce the barriers that prevent low-income and English-isolated residents from participating in the clean energy transition.
What We Accomplished Together
The project moved through three distinct phases:
Phase 1: Identify – We conducted surveys with both communities to learn exactly where and how residents get their information and how they prefer to be contacted.
Phase 2: Design & Develop – Building on survey results, we developed multilingual outreach materials, including flyers and social media posts tailored for Spanish and Portuguese-speaking residents. We also launched targeted social media campaigns and utilized preferred communication channels to share information where it is most accessible for community members.
Phase 3: Deploy & Evaluate – We tested these new strategies in real-time and conducted follow-up surveys to measure the impact of meeting residents where they already are.
Join Us for the Big Reveal!
We are so grateful for the support from MassCEC and the partnership of FICC and Vineyard Power. Their dedication has helped us build a stronger, more inclusive capacity for climate action across the Commonwealth.
Get ready to join us at Bentley University in Waltham for a day of collaboration, learning, and action at the 2026 MassEnergize Climate Leaders Conference. Community leaders, organizers, youth, and climate champions from across the region will come together to share ideas, build connections, and strengthen local impact.
📄 Visit our websiteto explore sessions, speakers, and event details.
Join us from 4:00-5:00 PMat the conference to connect with community organizations, explore local climate resources, and share tools and programs advancing climate action. Nonprofits are invited to exhibit free of charge, and space is limited. Apply to participate at bit.ly/4qDiwOI.
Davidis a clean energy investor and founding partner at Clean Energy Ventures, with decades of experience supporting climate-focused startups. In his plenary session, David will explore how emerging technologies, innovation, and smart investment can shape a more equitable and sustainable future — helping communities understand not just what’s possible, but what’s next in the clean energy transition.
On Thursday, April 9, MassEnergize and Green Community Catalysts will host Post-Conference Deep Dive Workshops at Bentley University from 8:00 AM–12:00 PM. The two workshops will run side by side, and participants can select one of he following workshops to attend:
🌱 Social Media Deep Dive
Participants will receive hands-on training in creating visuals in Canva, streamlining posting and scheduling, using Mailchimp for outreach, planning campaigns with MassEnergize’s Outreach Planner, and using Bitly links to track engagement. Come ready to experiment, build content, and walk away with templates and strategies you can use right away.
🌟 Fundraising Deep Dive - The secret sauce to ramping up Community Engagement: Your first $10k
Led by Green Community Catalysts, this three-hour, hands-on session helps community and grassroots organizations develop a clear plan to raise their first $10K and strengthen long-term engagement. Participants will explore funding strategies, review practical examples, and create a customized Funding Playbook to guide their next steps.
Space is limited and minimum enrollment is required for each workshop to run. Participants will be notified by March 1, 2026 to confirm whether workshops will proceed. Secure your ticket today — we can’t wait to see you there!
Interested in learning how MassEnergize can support your community in engaging residents around clean energy? Join us and the Cape Cod Climate Change Collaborativefor a live webinar to learn more.
Join Green Energy Consumers Alliance for this hour-long webinar to learn more about shopping for used EVs and everything you need to know to feel confident you're getting a good deal on the right EV for you.
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