Ellison Campus Center, Martin Luther King, Jr. Room

Salem, MA has become a hub for exciting projects that are shifting society towards renewable and sustainable energy. As one of two primary offshore wind port terminals in Massachusetts, Salem plays a key role in ensuring that the Commonwealth meets its climate goals. Meanwhile, the City has partnered with resident groups to ensure that local residents benefit from this transition. This moderated panel will spotlight local policies by highlighting three groups working to promote sustainable energy and environmental justice goals in Salem, MA:

• Salem Alliance for the Environment (SAFE) and community benefits agreements – Bonnie Bain

• Heaven and Earth: Networked Geothermal and Microgrids at San Pedro’s/St. Peter’s Church – Rev. Nathan Ives

• Resilient Together in El Punto/The Point – Neenah Estrella-Luna

• Discussant: Neal Duffy, City of Salem

Hosted by The North Shore Policy Lab, a program of the William H. Bates Center for Public and Global Affairs