Massachusetts has invested significantly in clean energy and climate solutions to achieve Net Zero greenhouse gas emissions in 2050. Launched in 2024, the three-year Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative will advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts, empower communities, and train the next generation of climate leaders. The Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell, and the Boston University Institute for Global Sustainability collaborate on CELT.
As part of its mission, CELT develops data products to support state agencies and municipalities in the planning, decision-making, and implementation of clean energy projects. These innovative data products include the Energy Transition Atlas, which lets community leaders, advocates, and decision-makers easily view mapping data related to energy infrastructure, energy costs, electric vehicles, emissions, population demographics, and more — all in one place. A second online tool for state agencies, cities, and towns, called the Massachusetts Energy Explorer, is in the works for early 2026.
CELT is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy Resources and supports the state's Economic Development Plan and Clean Energy and Climate Plan.
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The Healey-Driscoll Administration, UMass Lowell, and Boston University have launched the Clean Energy and Environment Legacy Transition (CELT) Initiative, a new international partnership to advance an equitable energy transition in Massachusetts, empower communities, and train the next generation of climate leaders. The effort is backed by $5.7 million in funding from the Department of Energy […]
Our interdisciplinary faculty leadership team brings together BU researchers in environmental science, environmental health, and engineering who have specialized expertise in energy systems, data visualization, and community engagement.
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