Episode notes
In this first episode of EBC’s APEX Awards winner series, four Massachusetts leaders share how the Healey-Driscoll administration is advancing an all-of-government approach to climate action. From affordable housing decarbonization and embodied carbon reduction to climate-ready infrastructure and the Mass Ready Act, the conversation explores how agencies are collaborating to build a more resilient and climate-ready Commonwealth.
Links from the Episode:
Mass Ready Act webpage: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/mass-ready-act
Massachusetts’ Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Program: https://resilient.mass.gov/mvp
Massachusetts Community Climate Bank webpage: https://www.masshousing.com/mass-community-climate-bank
Energy Saver Home Loan Program: https://www.masshousing.com/mass-community-climate-bank/energy-saver-home-loan
Massachusetts Energy Savings Finder: https://www.masssave.com/massachusetts-energy-savings-finder
ResilientMass Finance Strategy: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/resilientmass-finance-strategy
Embodied Carbon in Construction Calculator (EC3): https://carbonleadershipforum.org/ec3-tool/
Community Culvert Grant Program: https://transportationgrantcentral.mass.gov/s/program/a3Ics000001U0GYEA0/community-culvert-grant-program
HEET: https://www.heet.org/
Dairyfoods.com Case Study: “Cheese processor uses heat exchangers to increase cheese-drying capacity”: https://www.dairyfoods.com/articles/94849-cheese-processor-uses-heat-exchangers-to-increase-cheese-drying-capacity
Where to find Katherine, Maggie, Adam, and Cassandra:
Katherine’s EEA Information: https://www.mass.gov/info-details/eea-climate-team-contact-and-staff-directory
Press Release for Maggie’s hiring: https://www.masshousing.com/press/2024-01-03_maggie-super-church
DCAMM “Meet our Leadership Team” Page: https://www.mass.gov/lists/meet-our-leadership-team