MassCEC Awards Over $9 Million to Expand Clean Transportation Access Across Massachusetts

Funding will support electric vehicle charting and clean transit solutions

BOSTON – In celebration of Earth Month, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) today announced over $9 million in funding for 9 projects as part of the second round of the Accelerating Clean Transportation for All (ACT4All 2) program. This funding supports innovative and equitable transportation initiatives that help improve access to clean transportation options, including in environmental justice (EJ) communities. These projects are designed to address health and environmental challenges while providing replicable models that can be implemented across the state.

“Every community deserves access to reliable transportation. With these investments, we are providing cleaner and more affordable options to residents who need them most, helping reduce both costs and pollution,” said Governor Maura Healey. “This funding will help to improve air quality, ease commutes, and make Massachusetts a healthier place to live and work.”

“Affordable transportation is crucial for families, workers, and businesses. These projects will make it easier for people to get where they need to go,” said Lt. Governor Kim Driscoll. “From expanding electric vehicle charging in local neighborhoods to improving regional transit options, we’re committed to cutting emissions and making everyday travel cleaner, easier, and more accessible.”

The awarded projects focus on two key areas: expanding electric vehicle charging access and reducing pollution from public transit. Several projects will install EV charging stations in multi-unit housing and communities that have not had accessibility before. This will allow more people, especially renters and residents without dedicated parking, to switch to electric vehicles. Other projects will help public transit authorities upgrade to cleaner buses, reducing pollution and providing better public transportation options.

“Investing in clean transportation can make our air cleaner, travel easier, and provide more options for how people get around,” said Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “These projects will increase the number of charging stations for electric cars, enhance bus and train services, and support our local economy. By improving our transportation system, we can create a more efficient and accessible network that benefits everyone in Massachusetts.”

“MassCEC’s ACT4All program is accelerating innovative, community-centered solutions to expand clean transportation access throughout Massachusetts. These projects go beyond bold ideas—they serve as models for strategies that can be scaled across the state and beyond, to ensure more communities benefit from sustainable mobility options," said MassCEC CEO Emily Reichert. “By investing in these forward-thinking initiatives, Massachusetts is cementing its leadership in clean energy and setting the standard that all residents should have access to the benefits of clean transportation.”

The following organizations have been selected for funding:

Electric Vehicle (EV) Charging Access:

• Answer To Prayer Network, Inc. ($524,000) – Partnering with community organizations to install EV chargers at churches in Environmental Justice communities.
• Equal Energy Mobility ($944,505) – Installing streetlight-mounted EV chargers in Barnstable County and Mashpee Wampanoag Tribal Lands in collaboration with Zipcar and other partners.
• Matcha Labs ($1,421,915) – Deploying 150+ Level 2 EV chargers at multi-unit dwellings in partnership with community organizations.
• Metropolitan Area Planning Council ($1,000,000) – Installing solar- and battery-powered EV charging stations at public housing developments.
• PowerOptions ($1,000,000) – Piloting a Vendor-Owned and Operated Model to expand charging access for non-profit and public properties in Priority Population communities.

Regional Transit Authority Decarbonization:

• Franklin Regional Transit Authority ($932,850) – Developing and implementing a fleet electrification plan for cleaner public transit options.
• Pioneer Valley Regional Transit Authority ($1,500,000) – Conducting research and purchasing EVs to enhance transit services in the greater Springfield area.
• Metro Mobility ($1,500,000) – Partnering with regional transit agencies and community organizations to install shared e-bike stations at public transit stops to enhance first-mile/last-mile connectivity.
• City of Northampton ($990,000) – Expanding a regional e-bike program to improve transit access for Priority Populations.

About the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

Massachusetts Clean Energy Center is a state economic development agency dedicated to accelerating the growth of the clean energy and climatetech sector across the Commonwealth to spur job creation, deliver statewide environmental benefits, and to secure long-term economic growth for the people of Massachusetts. Since 2010, MassCEC has awarded nearly $800 million through programs and investments and attracted over $2.8 billion in private and public funds.

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