Massachusetts Clean Energy Center

About The Fund

The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC) is a publicly-funded agency that acts as both an accelerator and a venture capital firm to enhance the growth of the clean energy sector in Massachusetts. Established by the Green Jobs Act of 2008 and founded in 2009, MassCEC supports the advancement of Massachusetts' clean energy industry by providing early-stage investments to startups, funding renewable energy rebates, and fostering workforce development in the clean energy domain. Located in Boston, Massachusetts, it targets the industries of CleanTech and related environmental sustainability sectors. Their investment range lies between $40,000 and $10,750,000, catering to early-stage projects and companies in the clean energy space. Their programs include various types of financial support such as grants, investments, loans, tax credits, and no-cost services across multiple program areas like clean transportation, offshore wind, high-performance buildings, and workforce development with a special focus on environmental justice and diversity, equity, and inclusion (Env. Justice/DEI). MassCEC's impact extends to innovative program offerings like the 2030 Fund, Equity Workforce Training Implementation Grants, Offshore Wind Works, and technical assistance for the reduction of carbon footprints in schools and municipalities through the Accelerating Clean Transportation (ACT) School Bus and Mass Fleet Advisor initiatives. They also feature a presence in offshore wind energy through tax incentives, and the support of projects aiming for a net-zero grid. The agency places a high emphasis on workforce training, offering grants for climate-critical workforce training, equipment, infrastructure, and the MassCEC ClimateTech Studio, which supports clean energy startups in bringing technologies to market. All these efforts are designed to reinforce Massachusetts's stance as a leader in the clean energy industry while creating jobs and fostering economic development.