Technical Assistance

EES provide information on energy related environmental issues for use by state agencies, utilities, and consumers. EES offers technical assistance related to these environmental issues through a technology transfer system including public access to research databases and revenue-based support. EES is the lead technical support center for the Strategic Envirotechnology Partnership, a partnership between the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs and the University of Massachusetts President’s Office. EES’s activities under STEP assist State and local decision-making on environmental technology issues. Specific areas in which EES has strong capabilities include: pollution prevention and waste reduction measures for industry, non point source pollution, and hazardous waste remediation.

Technical Support for Policy Development

Technical support is provided to state agencies for the development of environmental policies related to energy production and manufacturing activities. In particular, air quality and climate change issues are directly related to the beneficial use of energy. EES efforts to examine energy-related environmental issues and pollution prevention measures are provided to the appropriate agencies involved in the Commonwealth's environmental agenda. EES Staff participate in state and federal stakeholder groups providing technical expertise in stormwater management, energy and environmental assistance.

modified 8/30/02