October 19, 2026, Decarbonizing the Data

Professor Cranmer explored the latest Climate Goals Tracker data to uncover how solar, heat pump, and EV adoption varied across municipalities. New ZIP code and block-group data revealed disparities by income and housing type, offering deeper insight into local inequities. The session also explored how S-curve modeling could bridge the gap between immediate action and long-term climate goals as Massachusetts moved toward the decade’s midpoint.

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June 15, 2026, The Approaching Massachusetts Climate Bill Showdown: What We Need to Do

Massachusetts' major climate bill was on the move, and the stakes couldn't have been higher. With the State Senate set to take it up, MCAN broke down what was at risk: a House version that, despite some real wins, included a devastating $1 billion cut to Mass Save.

In this recording, Dan Zackin and Mark Dyen of 350 Mass dug into the latest legislative developments and what it would take to keep Massachusetts a climate leader. Watch to find out what advocates needed to know, and what was still possible before this bill reached the Governor's desk.

June 1, 2026, How to Organize Your Local Peer-to-Peer Decarbonizers Program

Neighbors trust neighbors. That's the power behind "Decarbonizers" — a peer-to-peer program helping communities go further, faster on solar, EVs, and heat pumps. Watch our virtual training with MCAN President Fred Davis and find out how easy it is to bring this program to your town.

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May 20, 2026, The Toronto Embodied Carbon Approach

What can Massachusetts learn from Toronto's embodied carbon policy? Quite a lot, it turns out. Catch the recording of our 5/20 webinar featuring Ryan Zizzo of Mantle Climate, who helped shape the Toronto Green Standard and breaks down what it means for policy here.

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April 13, 2026, The Carbon Cost of the Internet

What does your internet use have to do with climate? More than you might think. Data centers already consume 4.4% of all U.S. electricity, and with AI in the mix, that number could triple by 2028.

We brought in Professor Eric Masanet to break it all down. He walked us through the data, took your questions, and opened things up for discussion.

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March 16, 2026, Climate Groups: Let's Mobilize for NoKings Day

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February 19, 2026, Insights from the MA 100-Home Embodied Carbon Study

Discover the first-ever analysis of embodied and operational carbon from 100 recently built Massachusetts homes. Chris Magwood and Mélanie Trottier reveal groundbreaking results that could change how we assess sustainable building. This collaborative study by Northeast HERS Alliance, Stephens & Company, Ekotrope, Builders for Climate Action, and NMR Group shows the real carbon cost of new construction—and proposes integrating embodied carbon into standard energy assessments.

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February 6, 2026 AI, Data Centers, & Environmental Justice

MCAN and Mass Power Forward examined AI's hidden costs to communities—from soaring utility bills to data centers draining resources in overburdened areas. This webinar explored how AI's extractive models perpetuate environmental injustice, what's happening in Massachusetts, and how we can build a more just technological future.

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January 22, 2026 Professional Sustainability Director: Opportunities and Challenges

What is the role of a municipal employee who works on sustainability? How can volunteers benefit? Come meet and learn with Jillian Wilson Martin, the Town of Natick's Sustainability Director since 2014. She will share the value she brings and the challenges and opportunities she faces daily.

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January 8, 2026 Outlining Massachusetts' New Embodied Carbon Recommendations

The Massachusetts Embodied Carbon Intergovernmental Coordinating Council (ECICC) will release its highly anticipated recommendations report in mid-January following a year of deliberations that included input and testimony from MCAN. What did this report mean for embodied carbon progress in Massachusetts? Council member and longtime climate leader Bev Craig outlined the recommendations and their implications. This webinar and MCAN's embodied carbon program was made possible by generous support from the Jampart Charitable Trust.

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December 21, 2025: Balancing Building Reuse vs New Housing Development

Want to know if we should tear down and rebuild or adapt existing structures? Embodied carbon. Payback periods. All-electric development. David Mendels debuted his innovative carbon calculator to crack the code—no guesswork, just data-driven decisions. He walked us through the math reshaping sustainable housing in Massachusetts. Perfect for climate advocates, housing professionals, or anyone building a zero-carbon future.

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November 17, 2025: Partnering with Faith

Communities to Fight Climate Change

October 27, 2025: How to Organize Your Local Peer-to-peer Decarbonizers Program: Stealthy and Effective

Want to supercharge clean energy in your community? Solar. EVs. Heat pumps. The secret to faster adoption isn't more ads—it's peer influence. MCAN President Fred Davis reveals how to launch a simple, stealthy "Decarbonizers" program that actually works. No corporate playbook. Just neighbors inspiring neighbors. Learn the strategy that's quietly transforming communities. Perfect for climate organizers, activists, or anyone ready to make a real impact.

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September 8, 2025: Autumn Initiatives and Actions

Massachusetts climate activists gathered on September 8th as MCAN leadership unveiled game-changing tools to accelerate local climate action! From the new Climate Goals Tracker, which helps towns monitor their EV and solar progress, to innovative RFP language that cuts construction carbon emissions, this power-packed session delivered actionable strategies for maximizing federal incentives before they disappear. MCAN Board President Fred Davis, Secretary Khadija Hussaini, Board member Halina Brown, and staff member Jack Lundgren equipped community advocates with the tools needed to drive real change in their municipalities.

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July 21st, 2025: Climate Action at the State House: Key Updates and How You Can Get Involved 

June 9th, 2025: What Are We Doing Next 5 Years?  New and Different

We’re unveiling a powerful new tool that exposes the truth about heat pumps, EVs, and solar in our communities—data that flips the script on local climate progress. With the political landscape shifting, old tactics won’t cut it. Join Fred Davis as he shares a bold strategy for grassroots action that could shape our climate future. This goes beyond Massachusetts. It’s about proving that real change starts locally—and having the courage to act when it matters most.

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May 22nd, 2025: Better Future Project with Alan Palm

Join Alan Palm, Executive Director of Better Future Project, as he shares inspiring strategies for creating change from the ground up. Discover how Communities Responding to Extreme Weather (CREW) is building community resilience, learn about 350 Mass's impactful climate action campaigns, explore the Make Polluters Pay initiative, and see how multi-issue coalitions are driving transformative change at the state and local level. This is your roadmap for turning resistance into action and hope into reality.

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April 7th, 2025: Pollution, Our Health, and Our Climate

Discover how to combat pollution and protect public health. Dr. Phil Landrigan, renowned pediatrician and public health advocate, revealed the crucial links between pollution, health, and climate threats. Jerry Halberstadt shared insights on the Healthy Air for All Program, and Tristan Thomas and Emmanuell De Barros highlighted ACE's impressive 25-year fight for environmental justice in Roxbury.

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March 5th, 2025: MBTA and Climate, Kat Eshel and Lynsey Heffernan

August 30th, 2023: Muni Summit: Transparency and Community Engagement

The summit focused on transparency and community engagement within municipal utilities (MLPs), why it’s important, and what municipal utilities and advocates can do to improve practices in their districts. 

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July 20th, 2023: Clean Energy Infrastructure, Environmental Justice, and Community Needs

This panel discussed the critical need that Massachusetts faces to build new clean energy infrastructure and the challenges, as well as opportunities, that are available to ensure that community needs are met and environmental justice is achieved as part of this process. The panel will also touch on potential reforms that may be needed to ensure our climate targets are being met in a way that enhances environmental justice. Our panel of experts included: Melissa Hoffer, Massachusetts Climate Chief Maria Belen Power, Massachusetts Undersecretary of Environmental Justice & Equity Turner-Smith, Deputy Bureau Chief of the Energy & Environment Bureau at the Attorney General’s Office John Walkey, Director of Waterfront & Climate Justice Initiatives at Greenroots Richard Kanoff, Partner & Chair of the Renewable Energy Group at Prince Lobel & Tye

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May 30, 2023: Innovative Approaches to Building Mapping

During this event, MCAN and the Massachusetts Building Electrification Accelerator discussed four approaches to building decarbonization mapping. Over two million buildings in Massachusetts will need upgrades to become future-ready and sustainable. How will we identify, prioritize, and map their unique paths? The Building Electrification Accelerator and the Massachusetts Climate Action Network held a webinar to discuss this very issue. Specifically, we heard about four approaches to building decarbonization mapping from our list of wonderful guest speakers: Greg King from TSK Energy Solutions Erin Camp from PowerOptions Craig Altemose from BlocPower Lucy Lyons from Kestrix Enjoy this fascinating discussion which covers an area of critical importance to equitable, holistic, and effective building decarbonization.

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April 25th, 2023: How Massachusetts Can Become a Leader in Reducing Embodied Carbon

During this event, MCAN discussed steps Massachusetts can take to become a leader in reducing embodied carbon in buildings. We were joined by a fantastic group of guest speakers including Thomas O’Neill from the City of Cambridge, as well as a number of incredible legislators who have been champions for increasing our efforts to reduce embodied carbon in buildings.

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April 19th, 2023: Legislative Launch: Advancing Clean Energy, Equity, and Innovation in Municipal Utilities

This event focused on a new, critical piece of legislation in Massachusetts: An Act advancing clean energy, equity, and innovation within municipal utilities (H.3150/S.2117).  H.3150/S.2117 is important because it will enhance the distribution of benefits and burdens of the clean energy transition by ensuring that communities served by municipal utilities meet the same clean energy standards as the rest of the Commonwealth. It also increases support for Environmental Justice communities who have historically had limited access to funding and incentives to benefit from the clean energy transition. While the bill may focus on municipal utilities, this legislation affects our entire state's ability to meet our climate targets. Learn from our incredible panelist of legislative champions and experts about why this bill is necessary, how it would help advance climate action and environmental justice, and what you can do to support it. 

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