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 2024 is this week!  We're excited to host so many incredible climate leaders from across the region!

We are pleased to announce that we have over 200 registered attendees for the event who are ready to engage with a breadth of amazing local leaders, community organizers, and more. Learn more about the conference here!

Registration is currently full! If you are joining us at the conference, please be sure to check the email you used to register for specific information regarding the day of the conference. 

This event would not be possible without tremendous support from the MassEnergize community and our generous sponsors.

Please see below for a list of our conference sponsors.

Meet Our New Administrative Assistant!

Mass Energize is Hiring!

Climate Action Program Coordinator:

Are you passionate about making a significant impact in local communities' efforts to combat climate change? If so, we have an exciting opportunity for you! MassEnergize is looking for a full-time Climate Action Program Coordinator, serving multiple projects helping to drive community level climate action and supporting community resilience.  As the Program Coordinator, you will take the lead in coordinating and managing MassEnergize's grant-funded projects while providing crucial support to our partner communities. This role demands versatility, requiring you to wear multiple hats and allocate focused time to discrete project areas.

For more information on how to apply, please click here.

Application deadline: Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.

At our March Community of Practice Meeting, new and existing  MassEnergize community members shared what's going on in their communities to combat the climate crisis. 

Wendy Penner informed our audience that Williamstown will adopt a net-zero resolution. Her community looks forward to integrating MassEnergize's interactive web resource into its implementation plan.

We provided conference updates on breakout room selection, final scheduling, and more. Please email info@massenergize.org for any last minute conference related questions you may have. 

Aimee Powelka walked through key insights from the survey, "Creating Healthier Communities Together." Over 400 respondents from Natick, Framingham, and other Boston Metrowest communities voiced their opinions on which climate actions will guide our future.  

REMINDER! There will be no April CoP. Stay tuned for more information on May's CoP. 

MassEnergize is excited to unveil its Solar Para Todos initiative, a groundbreaking collaboration with the Christa McAuliffe Center at Framingham State University and Energize Framingham, designed to reduce the energy burden of Framingham's residents through subscription to community solar. This program aims to bridge the gap in clean energy access, focusing particularly on the Portuguese and Spanish-speaking communities.  Supported by a two-year grant from the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, Solar Para Todos aims to offer precisely what its name implies: access to solar energy for all of Framingham’s residents, including those who are often left out of the benefits of the clean energy transition. 

Orchestrated by MassEnergize in partnership with the McAuliffe Center and Energize Framingham, Solar Para Todos is an innovative leap towards inclusivity, sustainability, and community empowerment. This initiative is designed to foster dialogue on environmental sustainability, deliberately extending its reach beyond those already engaged in climate discussions. It aims to include a wider cross-section of  Framingham, such as families facing economic challenges, non-English speakers, and those who may not see themselves as traditional stakeholders in the environmental movement. The program's inclusive approach recognizes the importance of engaging diverse voices, from the Brazilian and Spanish-speaking communities to students and working parents, ensuring everyone has a platform to discuss their environmental future. Stay tuned for more news on this new initiative!

Homes Solar and Battery Backup/Storage Webinar - Energize Wayland

(April 2nd, 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm - Online)

Here comes the sun!

Learn about home solar options that take advantage of generous state and federal incentives. Click here to register! 

Community Solar Forum - Energize Acton and Congregation Beth Elohim

(April 7th, 9:30 am-11:00 am - Congregation Beth Elohim 133 Prospect St. Acton, MA) 

Join the Congregation Beth Elohim community as they celebrate the Department of Energy "Sunny Award for Equitable Community Solar"! And learn more about how Community Solar helps us meet the state’s ambitious climate goals. Click here to register! 

Earth Day Movie Night at UCC Boxborough - (April 21st, 2024, 6:30 pm - 7:30 pm -  UCC Boxborough Gathering Room, 723 Massachusetts Avenue Boxborough, MA) 

The movie "2040" describes solutions and technologies if implemented broadly will reduce some of the most seemingly intractable problems associated with climate change. Click here for more information.

Energize Franklin's Earth Day Festival and Vendor Market

(April 21st, 11:00 am - 2:00 pm - Galliford's Restaurant and Tavern 5, Southwick Street, Mendon, MA)

Check out the event page on their Facebook here.

Earth Port Film Festival

(April 21st, 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm - Firehouse Center for the Arts 1 Market Square, Newburyport, MA) 

The 10th Earth Port Film Festival will screen short films that tell stories of people taking action worldwide to address the environmental challenges facing the Earth today. 

Please help us by sending your community event pictures to  info@massenergize.org. We appreciate your support!

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