Massachusetts Energy Explorer
Data-driven insight to the Commonwealth’s energy landscape from the Clean Energy & Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative at the Boston University Institute of Global Sustainability.
1.1 MASSACHUSETTS ENERGY OVERVIEW
1.2 PRIMARY ENERGY PRODUCTION
1.3 ENERGY PRICES
1.4 CONSUMER EXPENDITURES ON ENERGY
1.5 THE NEW ENGLAND ELECTRIC GRID
ENERGY OVERVIEW
Massachusetts uses electricity and a range of renewable and fossil fuels to support its economy and the lifestyles of its residents. The data in this section track important trends and transitions in the Commonwealth’s energy system, including how energy prices vary over time and across sources.
2.1 AGGREGATE EXPOSURE
2.2 MAPPING OF KEY INFRASTRUCTURE
ENERGY INFRASTRUCTURE
Infrastructure such as gas pipelines, electricity transmission lines, power plants, and oil storage terminals underpins the delivery of energy to Massachusetts residents and businesses. The data in this section describe the nature, location, capacity, and other characteristics of the Commonwealth’s essential energy infrastructure.
3.1 MASS SAVE DISTRIBUTION OF BENEFITS
3.2 HEALTH BENEFITS
3.3 CLIMATE BENEFITS (SOCIAL COST OF CARBON)
ENERGY EFFICIENCY
Decision-makers in municipal and state government prioritize energy efficiency to help meet climate targets, lower energy bills, and improve the overall quality of life for households and businesses. The data in this section highlight key trends in the Mass Save program and the health benefits associated with more energy-efficient homes.
4.1 AGGREGATE (STATE) BY INCOME QUINTILES
4.2 LIHEAP (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
4.3 HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BURDEN (LEAP) (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
4.4 TRANSPORTATION ENERGY BURDEN (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
ENERGY BURDEN
Infrastructure such as gas pipelines, electricity transmission lines, power plants, and oil storage terminals underpins the delivery of energy to Massachusetts residents and businesses. The data in this section describe the nature, location, capacity, and other characteristics of the Commonwealth’s essential energy infrastructure.
5.1 THE MASSACHUSETTS GREEN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
5.2 COMMUNITY FUNDING
5.3 FUNDING SOURCE FOR GREEN COMMUNITIES
GREEN COMMUNITIES
The Massachusetts Green Communities program designates municipalities that meet five energy efficiency criteria, providing them with technical assistance and grant funding to support clean energy and efficiency projects. The data in this section illustrate patterns in funding over time and across municipalities, as well as the types of projects supported by the program.
6.1 TRENDS IN THE CONSUMPTION OF TRAVEL BY MODE
6.2 TRENDS IN THE ENERGY USE OF TRAVEL BY MODE
6.3 ELECTRIC VEHICLES
TRANSPORTATION
People and freight in Massachusetts move through a variety of transportation modes that support daily life and commerce across the Commonwealth. The data in this section highlight public transit, electric vehicles, transportation fuel use, and other key indicators of the state’s transportation system.
7.1 PRODUCTION
7.2 PRICES
7.3 NEW ENGLAND
PRIORITY POPULATIONS
Massachusetts is committed to ensuring the fair and equitable distribution of all environmental and energy benefits and burdens. This commitment includes conducting cumulative impact analyses that account for existing pollution, health conditions, and vulnerabilities in affected communities, as well as ensuring equitable access to energy efficiency and distributed clean energy services. The data in this section describe priority populations and some of the challenges they face.
8.1 WHAT IS A CLIMATE LEADER COMMUNITY?
8.2 GHG EMISSIONS
8.3 CRITERIA AIR POLLUTANTS
8.3 HAZARDOUS AIR POLLUTANTS (JB)
CLIMATE & EMISSIONS
Achieving net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by 2050 is mandated by Massachusetts law and drives many of the Commonwealth’s energy, environmental, and equity goals. The data in this section describe the magnitude, sources, and trends of GHG emissions, as well as ongoing efforts to reduce emissions and enhance climate resilience.
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