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2023 EEAC Small Contractor Councilor Election

The Massachusetts Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC) oversees the development and implementation of the Statewide Three-Year Energy Efficiency Investment Plans, known as Mass Save.® The plans, which are developed in coordination with the state’s electric and natural gas utilities, detail the Commonwealth’s energy efficiency programs, which have led to billions of dollars in energy reduction and economic benefits to Massachusetts residents and businesses since the enactment of the Green Communities Act in 2008.

Among the 15 members of the EEAC is one representative of small energy efficiency contractor businesses. This energy efficiency business must be located in Massachusetts and employ fewer than 10 employees. By law, this representative is elected every five years by a “majority of contractors performing energy efficiency services under Mass Save.” Contractors are invited to participate in this year’s election, as detailed below. Voting will be open from 12pm on Thursday, February 2 until 5pm on Tuesday, February 14.

Any business currently working on at least one Mass Save project will be eligible to vote in the election to fill the small contractor seat on the EEAC, but each business will have one vote regardless of its size. The election will be conducted via online poll.

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Seeking EEAC Candidates to Represent the Environmental Community

On behalf of the Energy Efficiency Advisory Council (EEAC or Council), the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is currently seeking nominations for the EEAC seat representing the environmental community, as set forth in G.L. c. 25, §20(a)(3). Candidates should work in either a professional or voluntary capacity with an environmental organization, and have demonstrated familiarity with the energy efficiency programs in Massachusetts. The EEAC is seeking candidates that understand the challenges facing the environmental community related to energy efficiency and demand reduction resources, opportunities for expanding engagement with the environmental community, resource-needs of stakeholders, and unique needs of environmental justice communities. Additionally, the EEAC is actively seeking to foster diversity, equity and inclusion within the Council.

The EEAC was established in 2008 by the Green Communities Act to oversee the development and implementation of the Massachusetts Three-Year Energy Efficiency Investment Plans, described in G.L. c. 25, § 21. Additional information on the Council and its activities can be found on the EEAC website.

Councilors should expect to attend at least one three-hour EEAC meeting each month, typically held in Boston, with a current option for remote participation. Councilors should also expect to spend several hours reviewing meeting materials prior to each meeting. Lastly, during the Three-Year Planning process starting in late summer 2023, Councilors will be expected to attend additional meetings as needed.

Individuals interested in the Council seat representing the environmental community are asked to email an up-to-date resume and short statement of interest to MA-EEAC@MASS.GOV by August 18, 2023. DOER will follow-up with those interested in learning more about this position. Once a potential candidate has been identified, DOER will recommend the individual to the Department of Public Utilities for appointment to the EEAC. The current vacancy is a five-year term through December 31, 2023, with the opportunity for a five-year re-appointment.

EEAC Representative – Environmental Community