Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability hears Sierra Club on energy bills, approves minutes
The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability approved prior minutes and heard the Sierra Club present on utility bill affordability and state energy policy.
Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability · Meeting of August 25, 2026
MALDEN — The Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability approved prior minutes and heard the Sierra Club present on utility bill affordability and state energy policy. Vickash Mohanka of the Sierra Club urged the commission to lobby state representatives about legislation (H.5175) to restore the Mass Save budget, preserve Alternative Compliance Payments, and allow income self-attestation for eligibility. Julia Nassar of the Metropolitan Area Planning Council offered support for a fall Empower funding application for energy coaching.
Commission member Ron Cochran resigned; new members will be appointed. The Bloomberg Young Climate Leaders Action Fund grant program has applications due September 30 for youth climate projects. The Wicked Cool Mystic skate park project concluded; an MVP application was rejected but staff are exploring other cooling projects.
Vice Chair Amanda Treat will write the August newsletter covering the grant, annual progress report, and an energy bill clinic on September 3.
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Source: the Commission on Climate Action and Sustainability meeting of August 25, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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