MassEnergize Resource Center
Playbooks, toolkits, presentations, materials, admin instructions, and much more.
Our Resource Center contains many tools and resources.
These include courses with instructions, playbooks on event organizing and many more topics, social media toolkits, as well as recordings of Community of Practice meetings and the materials shared in those meetings, and last but not least great resources for Admins.
Some of these resources are freely and publicly available, but others are exclusive for MassEnergize community organizers. These require enrollment. Simply email us and we'll let you in!
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The HeatSmart Alliance on Heat Pump Water Heaters & Mass Save Mini Series
CourseAt our April Community of Practice, Bob Zogg joined us to share insights on heat pump water heaters, and Mass Save kicked off their mini-series with a session on rebates for products and appliances—plus how to navigate the application process.
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03/18 Webinar: Induction Cooktops
CourseIn this webinar, co-sponsored by plugIN MetroWest, Andee Krasner from Greater Boston Physicians for Social Responsibility joined us to discuss the health risks of gas stoves and the many benefits of switching to induction cooking.
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MassEnergize Google Analytics & Earth Day Community Sharing
CourseOur March meeting explored how to interpret Google Analytics for your MassEnergize Community website and develop strategic insights. We wrapped up with a community discussion, where attendees shared their Earth Day plans.
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02/12 Heat Pump Water Heater Webinar
CourseMassEnergize was joined by Bob Zogg from the Heat Smart Alliance in this webinar co-sponsored by plugIN and Resilient Swampscott. We also heard from several community members about their experience with heat pump use and installation.
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Laminar Collective & Repair Cafes
CourseOur February meeting covered heat pump affordability, refrigerant changes, and Repair Cafés. We explored bulk pricing strategies, challenges in insulation work, and ways to expand community repair events.
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Jan 2025 Solar Webinar
CourseMassEnergize was joined by Matt Honkonen, from East Coast Solar in this webinar co-sponsored by plugIN and Resilient Swampscott. We also heard from several community members about their experience with solar use and installation.
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Community Campaigns & Sharing
CourseAt our first 2025 Community of Practice, communities shared successes, including outreach campaigns, expert tips for effective decarbonization programs, and smart strategies like the Plug-In Campaign’s use of bit.ly links to track & improve outreach
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12/4 Heat Pump Webinar
CourseMassEnergize was joined by Steve Breit from the Heat Smart Alliance in this webinar co-sponsored by plugIN and Resilient Swampscott. We also heard from several community members about their experience with heat pump use and installation.
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Community Resilience
CourseIn this Community of Practice Meeting we focused on climate resilience, featuring presentations and discussions on community-based projects, adaptation strategies, and the importance of social networks in building resilience.
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Fundraising & Community Sharing
CourseIn this Community of Practice Meeting we focused on the challenges and opportunities around funding for our communities. Participants engaged in a live poll, sparking discussions on the subject.
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Heat Pump Coaching and Training
CourseIn this Community of Practice Meeting we heard from three MassEnergize members about their experience building and sustaining heat pump coaching programs.
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PlugIN Metrowest Wrap Up
CourseAimee Powelka shares some ideas and lessons learned from the PlugIN MetroWest Campaign as we wrap up its final month. We also take the time to share ideas and questions within our communities, and plans for the summer.
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Event Features and Best Practices
CourseFollow along in this lesson to learn the newest updates to make your MassEnergize community's platform engaging and inviting. We will be actively updating this course as new updates are released.
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Climate Messaging and Community Sharing
CourseEmma Kirby, from Potential Energy, joins us to share their 8 Principles of Climate Communication.
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March Community Sharing
CourseAimee Powelka shares with us updates from the PlugIN MetroWest Campaign. We also take the time to encourage the sharing of ideas and questions within our communities.