Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

⏳ Reminder: We are hosting a pre-application webinar on the newly released RFPs for the Equity Workforce Training Implementation solicitation and the Climate-Critical Workforce Training, Equipment & Infrastructure solicitation. These grants provide technical assistance and direct funding to organizations that can build and scale career pathways leading to climate-critical priority occupations for underrepresented populations and Massachusetts residents. Join us on October 30 at 1:30 P.M. ET and register here: https://lnkd.in/er6JyZ6m #Workforce #WorkforceTraining #MassCEC

At HEW2025, hosted by Northeast Energy Efficiency Partnerships (NEEP), clean energy stakeholders discussed strategies for achieving widespread adoption of energy-efficient heat pumps. MassCEC’s Benjamin Christensen joined Barry Reaves (ACT | The Alliance for Climate Transition) and Laura Giannini (NYSERDA) in a discussion of workforce development programs in the heat pump industry. As the heat pump market grows, a stronger workforce is needed to keep up. MassCEC funds programs for recruiting and training heat pump and HVAC technicians. Learn more about our workforce development programs: https://bit.ly/4nYweKO

Apply now through November 19 for the UMass Offshore Wind Career Access Scholarship, which supports students with diverse backgrounds in successfully entering or advancing in the clean energy industry. https://lnkd.in/edqACA6A #offshorewind #offshorewindenergy

Mass timber, also known as engineered lumber, is gaining momentum as a variety of market and policy forces, including low embodied carbon regulations, tariffs, and an interest in more local, resilient supply chains stimulate market demand for these beautiful structural wood products. Tune in to our Thoughtful Climate Live Interview Series on Friday, Oct. 31, at 12 PM to learn more about mass timber. MassCEC's Chief Climate Officer Galen Nelson will host 2 members of University of Massachusetts Amherst faculty, Alexander C. Schreyer and Peggi Clouston, to discuss how mass timber is recenly playing a larger role in the region's construction industry. Register: https://lnkd.in/eqEecpGH Subscribe to Thoughtful Climate Live Interview Series: https://lnkd.in/ekf-TA5i #MassTimber #ThoughtfulClimate #EngineeredLumber

Climate innovation is about more than just inventing new technologies; it also includes improving the ones we're already familiar with. Jacob Wycoff from WBZ | CBS Boston recently stopped by Cala Systems in #Wilmington to explore the company’s smart water heater. Afterwards, he met with Leslie Nash to talk about the state’s climatetech corridor and MassCEC’s 10-year plan to support Massachusetts-based businesses like Cala Systems. Click the link to watch the full video. ⬇️ https://lnkd.in/gJDpQFDR

Do you know about offshore wind? 🌊 As energy demand surges, Massachusetts needs offshore wind to ensure an affordable, reliable energy future.⁠ ⁠ At MassCEC, we’re accelerating the growth of the offshore wind industry by funding wind technology and workforce development across Massachusetts. Building a strong offshore energy infrastructure is key to keeping our clean energy transition on track.⁠ ⁠ Learn more about our work in offshore wind: https://lnkd.in/eyTwSRZt  ⁠ #OffshoreWind #OffshoreEnergyFacts #MassCEC

Happy #MassSTEMWeek! Through our ongoing funding of STEM initiatives, we've gotten to know an incredible Boston-based organization called STEAM Ahead. They're helping kids get excited about Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math (STEAM)! Have you ever built a solar-powered car or seen a real-life fusion reactor? Thanks to STEAM Ahead, hundreds of MA students can answer ""YES!"" to that question! With support from our EmPower Program, STEAM Ahead is helping students get excited about clean energy and the environment with: 🛠 ️Clean Energy STEAM Kits 🥼️ Immersive Field Trips & Career Exposure 💡 Community Outreach & Clean Energy Resources Check out our latest blog to see what they've been achieving and what students are learning: https://lnkd.in/e7zWb2dK Massachusetts Executive Office of Education #BackToSchool2025 #STEMStartsNow #STEAMAhead #EmPower

Fifty years of protecting our environment means 50 years of protecting our health, our homes, our families, and our future. Massachusetts is a leader in environmental protection. Whether it’s strengthening our laws, educating our young people, or championing our causes, we are all working together to preserve our environment and protect our public health.   https://lnkd.in/eRGB_uds

🕑 The 2026 Industry Growth Forum (IGF) Pitch Competition is now accepting applications through November 17, 2025! All applicants will receive valuable investor feedback, early access to investor 1:1 networking sign-ups, and a complementary IGF registration, included with the in-person application fee. Learn more and apply to pitch today: https://bit.ly/3Zxq1us

Ready to go behind the scenes of offshore wind? MassCEC is partnering with ASSP Greater Boston Chapter to host a tour of our Wind Technology Testing Center (WTTC). Come learn about offshore wind testing, safety, and innovation.  More info below. ⬇️