On July 4, 2025, following weeks of legislative negotiations, President Donald Trump signed into law H.R. 1, officially titled the “One Big Beautiful Bill Act.” This comprehensive budget reconciliation bill encompasses a wide array of federal policy changes, including substantial tax reforms, modifications to healthcare and immigration policies, and adjustments to energy programs. H.R. 1 […]
While long-term implications are still evolving, nonprofits and public institutions should be aware of potential risks to energy affordability and sustainability efforts, and what they can do to stay on track amid ongoing shifts.
Reading your monthly electricity bill can be confusing, and many of us simply pay it without a second glance. However, your bill provides more insight than you might think, especially when it comes to regional energy policies and changes in the energy system. This post breaks down the main charges on an average residential and […]
On November 20, 2024, Massachusetts Governor Maura Healey signed into law H5100, An Act Relative to Strengthening Massachusetts’ Economic Leadership. Known as the Mass Leads Act, this 227-page bill lays out a comprehensive strategy for the state’s economic growth. It includes $1.75 billion in bond reauthorizations for proven programs and allocates $1 billion in new […]
A variety of bills relating to the future of clean energy and a resilient climate in the Commonwealth to keep it on track to meet its 2050 climate goals of net-zero emissions were consolidated into the climate omnibus bill for this session.
