People heating with oil in Massachusetts in 1978 to 1981 faced dramatic price increases. Many apparently sacrificed home comfort to control their heating bills.
How much is the efficiency of the existing housing stock improving?
Efficiency efforts have been successful over time, especially in the period after the oil price shock, but steadily through the decades.
Housing Quantity
Homes have been getting larger for decades. Data from compiiled MassGIS gives a clear view of the pace of growth.
State Budget Agreement Reached
Overall, I am very pleased with this year’s budget and I feel that it reflects many of my stated priorities.
Green Line Progress
The T has been making methodical progress on Green Line improvement over the past decade.
Senate Paid Fellowship Program
Applications for 2023 Fall Fellows have closed. Applications will reopen in spring 2024 for future fellowship opportunities expected in Summer 2024. The Massachusetts state Senate is accepting applications for a fellowship program offering paid, part-time positions for eight weeks in Senate offices from September through November 2023. Our office is participating. The program has been …