Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

??? Interested in learning how to reduce embodied carbon through your projects? Make sure to check out the wide variety of resources available on our website from our Embodied Carbon Reduction Challenge! Explore here: https://lnkd.in/ec_7r29G

???? ATTENTION MEDIUM- AND HEAVY-DUTY FLEETS: Applications are open for MassCEC's MHD Mobile Charging Solutions Program! The program provides semi-permanent, off-grid, and grid-flexible charging solutions to help fleet owners electrify without the need for immediate large-scale investments in infrastructure. Participating fleets interested in MHD EV procurement are eligible to receive up to $50,000 per vehicle for up to four vehicles. ?? Applications are due by Monday March 31, 2025. Click the link to learn more and apply: https://lnkd.in/eB6rcp89

Want to contribute your professional expertise to solving climate change, accelerating clean energy adoption, or building the clean energy workforce? Respond to our requests for proposals (RFPs) for consulting + services! ? Statewide E-Bike Participant Engagement & Support: Due Apr. 1 ? Technical Assistance for Green School Works: Due Apr. 4 ? Income Verification Services: Due Apr. 11 ? EmPower Massachusetts Program Evaluation: Due Apr. 14 ? Professional Services Support for Workforce Development Programs: Due Apr. 15, then May 20 ? Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution, Implementation and Support Services: Due Apr. 18 ? MASFA Zero-Interest Loan Platforms: Due Apr. 25 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/QBhY50TTCBv

Congratulations to MassCEC Offshore Wind Works grantee STEAM the Streets on the release of their offshore wind career awareness and exploration module! These fantastic videos highlight the opportunities brought by this growing industry and introduce viewers to the variety of career options available to them within offshore wind.

Are you working on cutting-edge solutions in carbon capture, hydrogen, batteries, recycling, or AI for sustainability? ?? The 4th Annual Clean Green Challenge is now open for applications! This is your chance to gain mentorship, funding, and networking opportunities to bring your ideas to life. Apply by March 19: https://lnkd.in/eN5Fgn72

MassCEC is feeling the energy at the State House! ??? Yesterday we had the opportunity to present at the Clean Energy Caucus’s inaugural meeting, where our CEO, Dr. Emily Reichert, discussed our work in the climatetech sector, recent workforce development wins, and our new climatetech economic development strategy. Special thanks to hosts Rep. Steve Owens and Sen. Jamie Eldridge for this opportunity. It’s always great to strengthen our partnerships with lawmakers and advocates across the Commonwealth.

?? MassCEC is excited to release the first Requests for Proposals for the Massachusetts Solar for All (MASFA) program. MASFA will support expanding access to solar energy for low-income and disadvantaged communities through financial assistance and technical assistance initiatives. ?? Income Verification Services: The selected provider will be responsible for providing a robust, accessible, swift, and secure process for receiving, processing, and verifying household income while minimizing the burden on households. Due: Friday, April 11, at 5:00pm ET. ?? Zero Interest Loan Platform: Through this RFP, MassCEC seeks applications from technical vendors to provide an online application portal and project management system that will help facilitate implementation of our upcoming MASFA Zero-Interest Loan Program. Due: Friday, April 25, at 5:00 PM ET. More details and information on applying can be found on the MassCEC website: https://lnkd.in/eXwDa3sn

Need funding to bring your #climatetech or #cleanenergy idea to life? Do you need support to continue working on an innovation or project that shows promise? We want to help! These funding programs and state tax credits have upcoming due dates: ?? Catalyst and DICES: Due Mar. 14 ?? InnovateMass: Due Mar. 17 ?? Offshore Wind Tax Incentives: Due Mar. 28 ?? EmPower Massachusetts: Due Apr. 3 ?? Offshore Wind Works - Workforce Training & Development: Due Apr. 7 ?? Climate-Critical Underrepresented Business Support: Due Apr. 25 ?? Climate-Critical Workforce Training: Due May 2 ?? Equity Workforce Training Implementation: Due May 2 ?? Commonwealth Hydropower: Due May 2 ?? Climate Service Corps: Due May 12 ?? Equity Workforce Planning and Capacity: Due May 19 ?? 2030 Fund: Rolling applications ?? AmplifyMass: Rolling applications ?? Mass Fleet Advisor: Rolling applications ?? BETA Project Planning Expansion: Rolling applications ?? BETA Roadmaps: Rolling applications ?? Clean Energy Internship Program for Employers: Rolling applications ?? Technical Trades Work and Learning Program for Employers: Rolling applications Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/ZCcL50VhBOX

Congratulations to EmPower grantee Boston Community Solar Cooperative for their latest funding from Solstice! We're looking forward to seeing them continue to advance equitable clean energy opportunities for Boston residents.

?? We're thrilled to announce the launch of our Request for Proposal (RFP) to identify a CRM solution that will take our relationships to the next level. ?? This marks a major milestone in our mission to enhance customer experience, streamline operations, and unlock new opportunities for growth. If you're in the CRM space and believe your solution can help us achieve these ambitious goals, we'd love to hear from you. Let’s work together to make a lasting impact. ?? We will be hosting a Q/A for all interested applicants on March 24th, 4:00-5:00pm EST, register here: https://ow.ly/THmE50VgOSx Interested in participating or learning more? Reach out to [email protected] or visit https://ow.ly/eQ2850VgOSy