Will Brownsberger -- State Representative, Democrat, 24th Middlesex District

 

Deep Energy Retrofit in Belmont * 3 comments

We are doing a “deep energy retrofit” of our home. It’s a nice time to drive by if you are interested in the insulation process — different parts of the structure are at different stages.

Hearing on the Climate Impact of the Transportation Sector

The Global Warming and Climate Change Committee held a hearing on the climate impact of the transportation sector this week. The presentations were useful and read well as standalone documents.

Climate/Energy Policy Updates * 6 comments

In this legislative session in Massachusets, we are not expecting much new legislative progress on energy issues, but at the federal level legislation is front and center. Congressman Ed Markey and Energy Secretary Chu seem to be leading us in a good direction.

Smart growth * 3 comments

Smaller housing units in high density areas are more efficient from both the building carbon use perspective and the vehicle miles travelled perspective.

Highlights of 2007-2008 session * 1 comment

Over the 2007-2008 session, I have spoken out and taken positions on many larger issues, but some of my most satisfying accomplishments have come from lower profile legislative work.

What should our carbon emissions reduction goal be? * 1 comment

Our goal should be to create an economy susbstantially independent of the burning of fossil fuels.

Massachusetts strategies to reduce fossil fuel consumption. * 1 comment

Greenhouse gases in Massachusetts come in roughly equal parts from power generation, homes and buildings (mostly from heat, but also industrial processes), and transportation. Currently Massachusetts is moving forward very strongly on the first two sectors.

Massachusetts carbon emissions

Pursuant to the Global Warming Solutions Act, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection has begun to produce Massachusetts Greenhouse Gas estimates which appear to be authoritative.

Steps towards a fossil-free economy

Summary of legislative and regulatory initiatives in Massachusetts as of November 2007.

Climate change

Long before global warming began to be recognized as a major threat, we had compelling reasons to end our economic dependence on burning of fossil fuels.