The events listed here are not all sponsored or conducted by No Fracked Gas in Mass. We offer them as a way of helping people participate in the full range of anti-pipeline, pro-clean-energy and environmental events shaping our future.
February 1st-April 19th, Wednesdays at 5:30 at the Feigenbaum Center for Science and Innovation (FCSI) Room 121;
Join the MCLA Environmental Studies Department to stay informed about the most relevant, essential sustainability issues in our community and broader society!
Below you will find a schedule of exciting speakers and topics they will be discussing as well as a link to a podcast of the presentation. We hope you enjoy!
Friday — February 3, 2023 — ONLINE
Public Webinar hosted by DOER (Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources), SEA (Sustainable Energy Advantage), and the Brattle Group on the recently released Forward Clean Energy Design proposal.
DOER has released a Forward Clean Energy Market (“FCEM”) design proposal begin the next step in achieving an implementable market proposal with our New England partners and power sector stakeholders. More information on the FCEM Design Proposal can be found here: Clean Energy Markets | Mass.gov.
The design proposal can be found here; https://www.mass.gov/info-details/clean-energy-markets.
Please register and attend to hear an overview of the Design Proposal and for the opportunity for Q&A. using this link: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_1ZFdMSusR9-nBWpyI3bpxQ
Wednesday — February 8, 2023 — ONLINE
The Mass DOER is excited to announce a draft of new regulations 225 CMR 24.00 Municipal Fossil Fuel Free Building Construction and Renovation Demonstration Project to establish a framework as well as a timeline for cities and towns to participate in DOERS Municipal Fossil Fuel Free Building Construction and Renovation Demonstration Project as authorized by St. 2022, c. 179, § 84.
You can find the draft regulations, the model rule and additional information on DOER’s website.
Please register in advance here.
Wednesday — February 8, 2023 — ONLINE
The February EEAC meeting will take place on Wednesday, February 8th, from 1:00– 4:00PM virtually via Zoom Webinar.
The agenda for the meeting and meeting materials will be posted to the EEAC website prior to the meeting.
Zoom Information
- For the February EEAC meeting, we will be using Zoom webinar.
- Councilors and presenters will be emailed a panelist link for the meeting.
- For members of the public who will be attending the meeting, please use the attendee registration link below:
https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_NMVNZ-PrTgmc_T8AWE3sOA
Additionally, the EEAC Consultant Request for Responses has been posted and can be found here .
Wednesday — February 8, 2023 — 6:00 PM in person and online
The Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs is convening the Environmental Justice Council (EJC) to review two key items relating to the Massachusetts next generation climate policy.
You can find more information about both items below:
- The draft EEA EJ Strategy [see link here: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eeas-draft-environmental-justice-ej-strategy ]
- The accuracy of the definition of “EJ Population” as stated at Section 56 at this link: https://malegislature.gov/Laws/SessionLaws/Acts/2021/Chapter8
The meeting will be hosted both in-person and virtually on Zoom. The in-person meeting will be held at Williams School Building in Chelsea, MA, located at 180 Walnut St, Chelsea, MA 02150.
Executive Officer of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Rebecca Tapper will provide opening remarks.
We encourage participation! More information about the Open Meeting Law can be found here: [www.mass.gov/the-open-meeting-law]
Tuesday — February 14, 2023 , 11am: in person and online
Join us for the Mass Fleet Advisor Informational Webinar to learn more about how the program can help your business or non-profit plan for fleet electrification.
Register here: https://masscec.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cfa86dfbf4982660c6328daa0&id=4342c97721&e=d8c050e018
During this exciting roundtable discussion, participants will hear testimonials from two member fleets that have completed the process and have received their electrification reports.
The information will include;
- Testimonials from member fleets
- Information about the program process
- Conversation about Electrification Reports and next steps
- Q&A.
Friday, March 24th 9:00am-12:30pm In person and Online
Affordability, Rate Design, and Electrification: Working for all customers to advance decarbonization.
The roundtable will explore approaches to addressing electricity affordability and enhancing rate design to better support electrification and demand activation.
Convener/Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.
Host: Foley Hoag LLP
Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32423-roundtable-affordability-rate-design-and-electrification-tickets-524088020377
- HAVE TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS OR ACTIONS PLANNED? Let us know!
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30 pm, Online
Tuesday — March 7, 2023, and Thursday— March 9, 2023— ONLINE
Cumulative Impact Analysis in Comprehensive Plan Application air permits
On December 29, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.00 Air Pollution Control to require a cumulative impact analysis for Comprehensive Plan Applications for facilities located in or near environmental justice populations. The proposed cumulative impact analysis regulations include enhanced public outreach to and involvement of environmental justice populations, assessment of existing community conditions, and analysis of cumulative impacts.
Background information on this proposal as well as the public hearing notice can be found here; https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, 11:00 am- 12:00 ONLINE
Join us for the Mass Fleet Advisor Informational Webinar to learn more about how the program can help your business or non-profit plan for fleet electrification.
Register here: https://masscec.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cfa86dfbf4982660c6328daa0&id=4342c97721&e=d8c050e018
During this exciting roundtable discussion, participants will hear testimonials from two member fleets that have completed the process and have received their electrification reports.
The information will include;
- Testimonials from member fleets
- Information about the program process
- Conversation about Electrification Reports and next steps
- Q&A.
Friday, March 24th 9:00am-12:30pm In person and Online
Affordability, Rate Design, and Electrification: Working for all customers to advance decarbonization.
The roundtable will explore approaches to addressing electricity affordability and enhancing rate design to better support electrification and demand activation.
Convener/Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.
Host: Foley Hoag LLP
Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32423-roundtable-affordability-rate-design-and-electrification-tickets-524088020377
- HAVE TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS OR ACTIONS PLANNED? Let us know!
Valentine’s Day State House Delivery
From Mass Power Forward
It’s time to love on Mass Power Forward’s bills! Join us in person at the statehouse (or on our facebook live), as we thank our sponsors, and visit key decision makers. We will present them with a Valentine, take pictures together and tweet to continue to bring attention to our key priorities.
Wednesday — February 15, 2023 , 10am, 5pm— ONLINE
On January 4, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed regulation amendments to 310 CMR 7.74 Reducing CO2 Emissions from Electricity Generating Facilities. The proposed amendments address CO2 emissions attributable to the production of useful net thermal energy by facilities regulated under 310 CMR 7.74.
This public hearing allows the opportunity for public engagement and comment on this proposal.
The link to learn more background information and about the proposed regulations can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Thursday — February 16, 2023 at the Torigian Senior Center (Peabody):
Documentary Premiere! “#StopPeabodyPeaker”
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30 pm, Online
Tuesday — March 7, 2023, and Thursday— March 9, 2023— ONLINE
Cumulative Impact Analysis in Comprehensive Plan Application air permits
On December 29, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.00 Air Pollution Control to require a cumulative impact analysis for Comprehensive Plan Applications for facilities located in or near environmental justice populations. The proposed cumulative impact analysis regulations include enhanced public outreach to and involvement of environmental justice populations, assessment of existing community conditions, and analysis of cumulative impacts.
Background information on this proposal as well as the public hearing notice can be found here; https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, 11:00 am- 12:00 ONLINE
Join us for the Mass Fleet Advisor Informational Webinar to learn more about how the program can help your business or non-profit plan for fleet electrification.
Register here: https://masscec.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cfa86dfbf4982660c6328daa0&id=4342c97721&e=d8c050e018
During this exciting roundtable discussion, participants will hear testimonials from two member fleets that have completed the process and have received their electrification reports.
The information will include;
- Testimonials from member fleets
- Information about the program process
- Conversation about Electrification Reports and next steps
- Q&A.
Friday, March 24th 9:00am-12:30pm In person and Online
Affordability, Rate Design, and Electrification: Working for all customers to advance decarbonization.
The roundtable will explore approaches to addressing electricity affordability and enhancing rate design to better support electrification and demand activation.
Convener/Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.
Host: Foley Hoag LLP
Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32423-roundtable-affordability-rate-design-and-electrification-tickets-524088020377
- HAVE TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS OR ACTIONS PLANNED? Let us know!
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30 pm, Online
Tuesday — March 7, 2023, and Thursday— March 9, 2023— ONLINE
Cumulative Impact Analysis in Comprehensive Plan Application air permits
On December 29, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.00 Air Pollution Control to require a cumulative impact analysis for Comprehensive Plan Applications for facilities located in or near environmental justice populations. The proposed cumulative impact analysis regulations include enhanced public outreach to and involvement of environmental justice populations, assessment of existing community conditions, and analysis of cumulative impacts.
Background information on this proposal as well as the public hearing notice can be found here; https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, 11:00 am- 12:00 ONLINE
Join us for the Mass Fleet Advisor Informational Webinar to learn more about how the program can help your business or non-profit plan for fleet electrification.
Register here: https://masscec.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cfa86dfbf4982660c6328daa0&id=4342c97721&e=d8c050e018
During this exciting roundtable discussion, participants will hear testimonials from two member fleets that have completed the process and have received their electrification reports.
The information will include;
- Testimonials from member fleets
- Information about the program process
- Conversation about Electrification Reports and next steps
- Q&A.
Friday, March 24th 9:00am-12:30pm In person and Online
Affordability, Rate Design, and Electrification: Working for all customers to advance decarbonization.
The roundtable will explore approaches to addressing electricity affordability and enhancing rate design to better support electrification and demand activation.
Convener/Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.
Host: Foley Hoag LLP
Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32423-roundtable-affordability-rate-design-and-electrification-tickets-524088020377
- HAVE TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS OR ACTIONS PLANNED? Let us know!
Valentine’s Day State House Delivery
From Mass Power Forward
It’s time to love on Mass Power Forward’s bills! Join us in person at the statehouse (or on our facebook live), as we thank our sponsors, and visit key decision makers. We will present them with a Valentine, take pictures together and tweet to continue to bring attention to our key priorities.
Wednesday — February 15, 2023 , 10am, 5pm— ONLINE
On January 4, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed regulation amendments to 310 CMR 7.74 Reducing CO2 Emissions from Electricity Generating Facilities. The proposed amendments address CO2 emissions attributable to the production of useful net thermal energy by facilities regulated under 310 CMR 7.74.
This public hearing allows the opportunity for public engagement and comment on this proposal.
The link to learn more background information and about the proposed regulations can be found here: https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Thursday — February 16, 2023 at the Torigian Senior Center (Peabody):
Documentary Premiere! “#StopPeabodyPeaker”
February 23rd, 1:00-2:30 pm, Online
Tuesday — March 7, 2023, and Thursday— March 9, 2023— ONLINE
Cumulative Impact Analysis in Comprehensive Plan Application air permits
On December 29, 2022, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) filed proposed amendments to 310 CMR 7.00 Air Pollution Control to require a cumulative impact analysis for Comprehensive Plan Applications for facilities located in or near environmental justice populations. The proposed cumulative impact analysis regulations include enhanced public outreach to and involvement of environmental justice populations, assessment of existing community conditions, and analysis of cumulative impacts.
Background information on this proposal as well as the public hearing notice can be found here; https://www.mass.gov/service-details/massdep-public-hearings-comment-opportunities
Tuesday, February 28th, 2023, 11:00 am- 12:00 ONLINE
Join us for the Mass Fleet Advisor Informational Webinar to learn more about how the program can help your business or non-profit plan for fleet electrification.
Register here: https://masscec.us10.list-manage.com/track/click?u=cfa86dfbf4982660c6328daa0&id=4342c97721&e=d8c050e018
During this exciting roundtable discussion, participants will hear testimonials from two member fleets that have completed the process and have received their electrification reports.
The information will include;
- Testimonials from member fleets
- Information about the program process
- Conversation about Electrification Reports and next steps
- Q&A.
Friday, March 24th 9:00am-12:30pm In person and Online
Affordability, Rate Design, and Electrification: Working for all customers to advance decarbonization.
The roundtable will explore approaches to addressing electricity affordability and enhancing rate design to better support electrification and demand activation.
Convener/Moderator: Janet Gail Besser for Raab Associates, Ltd.
Host: Foley Hoag LLP
Register Here https://www.eventbrite.com/e/32423-roundtable-affordability-rate-design-and-electrification-tickets-524088020377
- HAVE TALKS, PRESENTATIONS, MEETINGS OR ACTIONS PLANNED? Let us know!
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