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Navigating the New MassSave Plan: Key Takeaways for Nonprofits and Public Entities

On October 31, 2024, the Massachusetts investor-owned utilities (Eversource, National Grid, and Unitil) proposed their three-year Plan, which outlines how the MassSave Program will provide financial incentives to help customers of investor-owned utilities make energy efficiency and electrification upgrades more affordable. After months of review and public input, the DPU issued its decision on February […]

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Remove the Biggest Barrier to Decarbonization: Cost

Decarbonizing buildings is essential for achieving climate goals, but for many nonprofits, schools, and public agencies, the biggest obstacle is cost. This infographic reveals how organizations can remove financial barriers to building decarbonization through creative funding, energy partnerships, and sustainability planning. Learn how to make clean energy upgrades affordable, reduce long-term operating costs, and accelerate […]

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From History to Sustainability: How Hamilton’s Historic Town Hall Will Become the First in MA to Reach Net Zero

Reaching net zero can feel like navigating a maze, especially for municipalities, nonprofits, and public entities that often lack internal energy experts. The path to decarbonization requires balancing community impact, budgets, and sustainability goals while continuing day-to-day operations. The Town of Hamilton, Massachusetts, faced exactly this challenge when it set out to modernize its historic […]

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Staying SMART about Solar in 2025: Massachusetts’ New Solar Program and Federal Tax Updates Explained

On June 20, 2025, Massachusetts launched the newest version of its statewide solar incentive program, the Solar Massachusetts Renewable Target (SMART) 3.0. This update to the SMART program (225 CMR 28.00), filed as an emergency regulation, immediately replaces SMART 2.0 (225 CMR 20.00) and is designed to accelerate solar adoption across residential, commercial, nonprofit, and […]

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