Massachusetts Municipal Association (MMA)
Energy and the Environment

MMA letter to House Committee on Ways and Means presents municipal perspective on energy affordability, clean power and economic competitiveness legislation

TestimonyEnergy Regulation Feb 02, 2026

In letter to Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee, MMA urges support for bill to expand fossil fuel-free pilot program

TestimonyEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Nov 25, 2025

MMA urges Public Health Committee to support bill to address PFAS threats, with attention to practical impacts for cities, towns

TestimonyDrinking Water Nov 17, 2025

In letter to Clean Energy Siting and Permitting Division, the MMA outlines municipal concerns related to draft regulation for solar, wind and battery energy storage

TestimonyEnergy Regulation Oct 17, 2025

MMA asks Environment Committee to support bill to require impact statements for proposed rules pertaining to water, wastewater, stormwater

TestimonyWastewater and Stormwater Oct 01, 2025

In letter to Environment and Natural Resources Committee, MMA outlines municipal positions on aspects of governor’s environmental bond bill

TestimonyClimate Change Aug 27, 2025

MMA urges Telecommunications, Utilities and Energy Committee to support bottle bill expansion

TestimonySolid Waste and Recycling Jun 27, 2025

MMA offers feedback and concerns on a number of water-related bills before Environment and Natural Resources Committee

TestimonyDrinking Water Jun 27, 2025

MMA provides comments to MassDEP regarding public EV supply equipment and battery electric storage systems

TestimonyEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Jun 11, 2025

MMA asks Environment and Natural Resources Committee to support bills to encourage recycling and reduce plastics pollution

TestimonySolid Waste and Recycling May 29, 2025

In letter to EPA, MMA expresses serious concerns about timeline, costs related to MS4 stormwater rules

TestimonyWastewater and Stormwater May 21, 2025

Massachusetts mayors urge state leaders to take actions to rein in energy costs

TestimonyEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Feb 28, 2025

Resolution Supporting a Local-State-Federal Partnership to Address PFAS Contamination, Fund Remediation, and Protect Public Health (2025)

MMA ResolutionsDrinking Water Jan 25, 2025

In letter to Energy and Environmental Affairs, MMA outlines municipal concerns about proposed Article 97 regulations

TestimonyOpen Space and Conservation Jan 22, 2025

MMA letter to Energy and Environmental Affairs expresses support for upcoming environmental bond bill and outlines municipal priorities

TestimonyDrinking Water Jan 07, 2025

MMA offers municipal perspective on provisions of clean energy siting bills approved by House and Senate

TestimonyEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Jul 25, 2024

MMA urges House members to support key municipal amendments to climate bill and promote local flexibility

TestimonyEnergy Regulation Jul 17, 2024

MMA asks Senators to support key municipal climate amendments and protect local authority

TestimonyClimate Change Jun 18, 2024

MMA offers comment to MassDEP on proposed changes to waterways and wetlands regulations

TestimonyWetlands and Coasts Apr 30, 2024

MMA urges Energy Infrastructure Siting and Permitting Commission to protect local role in siting of clean energy facilities

TestimonyEnergy Efficiency and Renewables Mar 15, 2024