green energy

Across City Hall Plaza on July 17, climate technology companies scattered under white tents to show off the technology that they hope will make a dent in the ongoing climate crisis.

Salespeople might stop people outside of grocery stores or call on the phone or knock on a front door. They’ll say they’re working with the utility company and want to make sure a customer is paying the right rate. When they determine the customer isn’t, they offer to sign them up for the right one, where they’ll pay less.

Low-income solar programs offer residents, including renters, the opportunity to support solar energy growth in the state as Massachusetts pushes toward ambitious climate goals — in theory.

For 20 currently unhoused families, a new development in Dorchester will offer permanent supportive housing. It also represents another step to make affordable housing across the state more environmentally friendly.