Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs

Boston marathoners aren’t the only ones thinking about the long run this week!

We’re going the distance to build a healthier, more
resilient, and more affordable Massachusetts for all.

Happy Earth Week (and Marathon Monday)! 🌎🏃‍♀️

Attention Massachusetts boaters: new safety requirements are now in effect!

As of April 1, 2026, operators of motorboats born after January 1, 1989, must have a boater safety certificate. Before you head out on the water, make sure you’re certified and compliant – it's the law.

Get more information and find an approved course at mass.gov/BoaterSafetyFAQ.

Massachusetts is proud to join fellow New England states in a coordinated effort to strengthen our region’s energy future.

As electricity demand continues to grow, we are committed to supporting existing nuclear facilities and exploring advanced nuclear technologies as part of Governor Healey’s all-of-the-above energy strategy. This work will help ensure a reliable and affordable electric grid while positioning our region to meet long-term energy needs.

Electricity powers our homes, businesses, and economy—and increasing supply is key to lowering costs.

New England has a strong tradition working together on energy. Today, alongside Office of Governor Ned Lamont, Governor Janet Mills, Governor Kelly Ayotte, Governor Dan McKee, and Governor Phil Scott, I reaffirmed our shared commitment to exploring advanced nuclear power—an essential part of our all-of-the-above energy strategy.

If we want to lower energy costs, we need to build more energy here at home.

Today, Governor Maura Healey signed an executive order that will secure 10 gigawatts of energy by 2035, save $10 billion for Massachusetts residents and businesses, and power 2 million homes.

Massachusetts is building the energy infrastructure we need to help lower costs – faster, smarter, and with stronger community protections.

Our finalized siting and permitting process will reduce permitting timelines that could previously take up to a decade down to about a year, while keeping strong environmental protections and ensuring residents have a voice in the projects planned in their communities.

Thank you to the communities, stakeholders, and the Legislature for working closely with Governor Maura Healey’s Commission on Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting to get these reforms across the finish line.