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Gov. Healey  Appoints ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler to New Office of Energy Transportation Advisory Board

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The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the formation of the Energy Transformation Advisory Board to advise and guide the state in the transition from fossil fuels to clean energy. The Advisory Board will include a broad range of stakeholders, including labor, business, finance, environmental justice advocates, utilities, technology providers, building owners, developers, and generators, among others. ABCD President and CEO Sharon…

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PRESS RELEASE: Fuel Assistance maximums have increased: LIHEAP application deadline extended to May 10, 2024

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEMarch 18, 2024 CONTACTJamie McIver857.488.5068jamie.mciver@bostonabcd.org Fuel Assistance maximums have increased:LIHEAP application deadline extended to May 10, 2024 $1,950 available for oil and propane; $1,450 for utilities and heat (BOSTON, MA) – ABCD is pleased to announce that the federal Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) now provides up to $1,950 in fuel assistance for eligible households. This…

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Peabody Properties Hits $35M Milestone In LEAN Funding For Energy Sustainability Projects In 2023

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Peabody Properties, an affiliate of the Peabody Companies, a group of award-winning property management and real estate firms, has reached a milestone of $35 million in funding through the Massachusetts LEAN Multifamily Program (www.leanmultifamily.org) for 2023. LEAN is the statewide network of local Community Action Agencies that provide energy efficiency and other energy services at no cost to income eligible clients. The…

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Chestnut Manor renovation to notably decrease energy costs during winter: AHA

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Action for Boston Community Development, known as ABCD, is an anti-poverty nonprofit, relies largely on donations to organize its annual toy drive, under its larger “Winter Fund” program, which assists families with basic necessities like clothing and food.

Upgrades to Arlington public housing could cut energy use in half this winter

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Action for Boston Community Development, known as ABCD, is an anti-poverty nonprofit, relies largely on donations to organize its annual toy drive, under its larger “Winter Fund” program, which assists families with basic necessities like clothing and food.

The Sponsors of Mass Save® and ABCD Host EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus at Arlington Senior and Disabled Multi-Family Residence: $1.3M Project Exemplifies Low-Income Climate Equity Work Performed Statewide

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The Sponsors of Mass Save® and ABCD Host EOHLC Secretary Ed Augustus at Arlington Senior and Disabled Multi-Family Residence: $1.3M Project Exemplifies Low-Income Climate Equity Work Performed Statewide

ABCD’s Sharon Scott-Chandler and Andrea Mendoza talk fuel assistance on Java With Jimmy

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Winter is upon us, and ABCD would like to let the community know that they are accepting applications for Fuel Assistance, how to apply and ways to save energy this winter. Jimmy Hills interviews ABCD President and CEO Sharon Scott-Chandler and Energy Services Director Andrea Mendoza.

La Hora del Café: La Directora de Energía de ABCD, Andrea Mendoza, le urge que aplique ahora para la ayuda de calefacción!

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La Directora de Energía de ABCD, Andrea Mendoza, tiene toda la información que necesitas sobre la ayuda de calefacción, y la comparte con nuestros amigos en El Mundo Boston.

Home heating assistance is now available

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The state recently announced that families can now apply for home heating assistance, easing a financial burden for many low-income households.

Am I eligible for heating assistance? Mass. LIHEAP service provider ABCD shares must-know info about the program

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Even if you follow the “no heat until Thanksgiving” rule, the last two weeks of frigid nights likely pushed — or at least tempted — you to turn that heat dial. We know an earlier start to the heating season doesn’t do your wallet any favors. So, if you’re dreading costly bills from energy providers like National Grid and Eversource, know you don’t…

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