It’s been a year of “changing energy landscape driven by federal overhauls” in Massachusetts climate policy, according to a December 22 opinion piece in Commonwealth Beacon. Senior climate and energy reporter Jordan Wolman writes, “It had intrigue. It had personalities. It had political posturing. And it sure had long-term repercussions for the Bay State’s vision of a green economy and its preparations for the impacts of climate change.
2025 started with a turbocharged shakeup of the climate and energy landscape. After taking office in January, President Trump quickly used his power to pull funding for clean energy and energy efficiency initiatives and to stop additional offshore wind permits.”
Wolman lists these as his top stories for the year:
- Governor Healey’s Energy Affordability bill and the cuts proposed by the State House energy committee chair
- Insurance rates rise, coverages fall, and urgency mounts
- Energy supply threats as the solar power and offshore wind industries are targeted
- Flood resilience and Governor Healey’s big bond bill
- MA regulators skirt their own climate rules
Read the article in full.