Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

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 commonwealth of mass 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

?? Another round of our Commonwealth Hydropower Program is officially open as of Friday, March 7, 2025! The Program provides grants up to $300,000 for construction projects, new technology deployment, and feasibility studies that increase the output, longevity, and ecological acceptability of hydropower facilities. Applications are due Friday, May 2, 2025. To learn more about the program, visit our website below: https://ow.ly/CIJN50VgPJb

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 Mar. 25 ? EmPower Massachusetts Program Evaluation: Due Apr. 14 ? Customer Relationship Management (CRM) Solution, Implementation and Support Services: Due Apr. 18 Learn more and apply: https://ow.ly/QBhY50TTCBv

Take advantage of this one-day #offshorewind supply training, presented by Oceantic Network and MassCEC! Offshore Wind Ready is open to all Massachusetts-based businesses, including those owned by underrepresented groups (women, veterans, minorities, tribes, individuals with disabilities, and LGBTQ individuals). This training will provide an overview of the expanding offshore wind industry and offer insight into how participating businesses can enter the supply chain. Offshore Wind Ready will be held on Tuesday, March 25 in Auburn. Register now: https://lnkd.in/eqVqhgQg

MassCEC's Katherine Straus will be moderating Declan Keefe's presentation on "Climate Justice and the Solidarity Economy" at BuildingEnergy Boston on March 20 at 1 PM! Northeast Sustainable Energy Association’s BuildingEnergy Boston Conference and Trade Show (March 20-21) is a chance to join an inspiring community of over 1,000 practitioners in the fields of high-performance building, design, and energy efficiency. Learn more and register at: nesea.org/bebos25

Did you know? ?? 34% of the emissions reductions needed to reach net-zero will come from technology that doesn’t yet exist. Massachusetts is making sure that innovation happens here. MassCEC’s new Climatetech Economic Development Strategy is a bold plan to grow the state's climatetech sector—creating 35,000 jobs, supporting 1,300 businesses, training 25,000 workers, and investing in the next generation of climate solutions. Learn more from New England Public Media: https://lnkd.in/eQE5-U-x