Department of Energy Resources

Web Site:

www.mass.gov/doer

Organization Chart

Mission:

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) develops and implements policies and programs aimed at ensuring the adequacy, security, diversity and cost-effectiveness of the Commonwealth's energy supply within the context of creating a cleaner energy future. To that end, DOER strives to ensure deployment of all cost-effective energy efficiency, maximize development of clean energy resources, create and implement energy strategies to assure reliable supplies and improve the cost of clean energy relative to fossil-fuel based generation, support Massachusetts' clean energy companies and spur Massachusetts' clean energy employment.

Governing Laws:

Statutes

MGL C. 25A S. 1-15	Division of Energy Resources

Regulations

225 CMR	Department of Energy Resources

 

Reports:

• DOER achieves 100 Green Communities Benchmark
  


• 122 Cities and Towns adopt the Stretch Code
  


• 2011 Green Communities Comprehensive Annual Report to the Legislature
  


• Leading by Example Sustainability At State Facilities
  


• Leading by Example Better Buildings Challenge
  


• ARRA Implementation
  


• RPS and APS Annual Compliance Report 2010
  


• An Act Relative To Competitively Priced Electricity in the Commonwealth. Under this legislation, DOER is required to perform a number of studies related to state of electric and gas industry in Massachusetts.