Updates

Environmental justice communities in Massachusetts have a higher density of gas leaks, according to new research by Salem State University and HEET

In a peer-reviewed paper, Salem State University Professor Marcos Luna and HEET Director Dominic Nicholas examined over 26,000 gas leaks…

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Report on year two of the Shared Action Plan

The Shared Action Plan (SAP) is the unique collaboration between gas utilities, HEET, and our allies to prioritize finding and…

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Massachusetts state house allocates $5M of ARPA funds to networked geothermal research 

At the start of 2022, HEET received the exciting news that $5 million of Massachusetts’ American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA)…

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Rising costs and the importance of addressing energy burden

This winter, households across the Northeast region are feeling the effects of higher heating costs on their utility bills. These…

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Save money on your heating bills with Mass Save’s free insulation programs 

Weatherizing homes cuts carbon emissions while saving money on energy bills. Good news for renters! Good news for landlords! Good…

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We’re on the radio!

Thanks to Harvard Radio, WHRB 95.3 FM, for producing this PSA with HEET! Learn about HEET's networked geothermal model, a…

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HEET Awarded Boston’s Community Clean Air Grant

We are so pleased to announce that HEET and the East Boston chapter of Mothers Out Front were selected as…

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Charrette Update: Growing the thermal network

HEET’s charrettes bring together utility representatives, environmental advocates, legislators, geothermal experts and other stakeholders to share knowledge on the best…

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EJAir Partners with All In Energy to Support Weatherization in Boston Communities

Our newest program, EJAir (Environmental Justice Air), is partnering with the non-profit All In Energy to help improve the connection…

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A Deep Dive Into New Methane Emissions Research

Methane emissions in Massachusetts are six times higher than the state’s estimates, according to research published this November by Harvard…

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