The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy of Environmental Affairs (EEA) recently released its first-ever Environmental Justice (EJ) Strategy, which aims to ensure an equitable and just transition for all residents by integrating EJ principles into the work of EEA when planning and implementing policies, programs, and practices under its purview. The strategy, developed through a public process that incorporated input from residents across Massachusetts, includes approaches for meaningful community engagement, analysis of project benefits and burdens, language access, staff training, and metrics and tracking.
EEA plans to revisit and update the strategy every three years following continued engagement with EJ communities, community-based organizations, and municipalities, and will also release annual progress reports beginning in December 2024.
