Massachusetts State Senator
Thank you, MIT, for driving climate and transportation policy innovation in Massachusetts. Joining me at the State Senate rostrum after testifying on behalf of my “vehicle miles traveled” funding reform they conceived were Gib Metcalf, Visiting Professor of Economics; Bethany Patten, Executive Director of the MIT Climate Policy Center; and Chris Knittel, George P. Schultz Professor of Applied Economics and Director, MIT Center for Energy and Environmental Policy Research (CEEPR).
MA Legislature to gas utilities: Good news. We’ve ended the anti-competitive tilt towards natural gas in MA law. Your “obligation to serve” only fossil fuel is over.
Walking through the State House today, who should I encounter but Matt Boger of New England Donor Services, on a visit with medical students interested in both the role of New England Donor and the world of the State House. We do set health policy, ya know, and it needs more input from doctors.
Nancy and I had a great time marching in Chelmsford’s 4th of July Parade. Extra credit goes to sharp-eyed viewers who spot irrepressible Rep. Jim Arciero stealing the scene.
Next Tuesday in Lexington: The Embodied Carbon Council, which I serve on, is holding its first public hearing. The group was created by the Legislature in last year’s climate law to find ways to reduce the lifetime carbon emissions of state-owned buildings. During the hearing, the Council will share some early findings and invite feedback from the public.
If you’re interested in attending, RSVP here
