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 PRIMARY ENERGY CONSUMPTION
1.4 ENERGY STORAGE
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 production and consumption vary over time and across sources.
2.1 ENERGY PRICES
2.2 ENERGY EXPENDITURES
2.3 ELECTRIC CUSTOMER CHOICE
PRICES & COSTS
Massachusetts residents and business pay for fuels and electricity via utility bills, home heating fuels, and motor gasoline. The data in this section track important changes over time in energy costs and how Massachusetts compares to other states.
3.1 GENERATION
3.2 RESOURCE MIX
3.3 GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS
3.4 AIR POLLUTION
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.
4.1 MASS SAVE OVERVIEW
4.2 MASS SAVE-HEAT PUMPS
4.3 HEALTH BENEFITS FROM MASS SAVE
4.4 CLIMATE BENEFITS FROM MASS SAVE
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.
5.1 LIHEAP
5.2 AGGREGATE (STATE) BY INCOME QUINTILES
5.3 LIHEAP (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
5.4 WAP (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
5.5 HOUSEHOLD ENERGY BURDEN (LEAD) (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
5.6 TRANSPORTATION ENERGY BURDEN (ZIP CODE, TRACT, TOWN)
ENERGY BURDEN
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 THE MASSACHUSETTS GREEN COMMUNITIES PROGRAM
6.2 FUNDING FOR GREEN COMMUNITIES, 2010-2025
6.3 REGIONAL GREENHOUSE GAS INITIATIVE (RGGI)
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.
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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