Take Action Today
H.4744 would weaken Massachusetts’ 2030 climate law and cut funding for Mass Save, the program that helps thousands of residents—from renters to homeowners—save money and energy. Please take a moment today to contact your legislators.
Why Now
The bill is now before the Ways and Means Committee and the leadership will meet Monday 17, 11am to decide on the future of the bill. Supporters of the bill are calling for the House vote on the bill by Nov. 19, because then the House goes on recess. We need to let leadership know this bill can’t be amended to become a good bill in just two days.
Please contact these legislators between now and Monday 11am if you can:
- Call House Speaker Ron Mariano (617- 722-2500) and ask him to stop House Bill 4744 . If you can’t call a short email will do Ronald.Mariano@mahouse.gov
- Call Rep Michlewitz, chair of the Ways and Means Committee (617- 722-2990) and ask him to stop House Bill 4744. If you can’t call, a short email will do Aaron.M.Michlewitz@mahouse.gov
- Call your state representative (find who your rep is here) thank her/him and ask that they continue to work to stop this bill, and ask them to urge Speaker Mariano and Rep Michlewitz to stop the bill. If you can’t call, an email will do.
Why This Matters
Fossil fuels—not clean energy—are driving high energy bills. Mass Save and our 2030 climate targets are two of the strongest tools we have to lower costs, cut emissions, and protect public health. H.4744 would weaken our 2030 mandates and cut Mass Save funding, moving Massachusetts backward at a time when we need to accelerate progress.
This bill would also weaken Mass Save incentives that Newton residents depend on to upgrade their homes affordably — directly affecting our community’s ability to cut emissions and reduce energy costs.
You’ll find a sample call and email script below, as well as additional background.
Sample Call Script:
Hello, my name is _________ and I’m a constituent from __________(Newton/Your village). I’m calling to ask the Representative to tell House leadership, and publicly state, that they will vote against H.4744. This costly climate rollback bill would significantly weaken landmark Massachusetts clean energy and climate policies. It will keep us deeply dependent on expensive gas. We know clean energy and efficiency are bedrock affordability programs, protecting families and communities. This moment calls for unity and vision for our future. It’s time to be moving forward, not rolling back. I am calling on Rep ______________ to help stop this bill in Ways and Means.
Sample Email
Below is sample text with key messages to send to your representative – feel free to build on and customize them!
Subject Line: Tell House Ways and Means to Vote NO on H.4744
Email Body:
To: Your Representative
BCC: info@greennewton.org
Dear Representative [Name],
My name is _________ and I live at ___________.
I am writing to ask you to tell Chair Michlewitz, Speaker Mariano and your colleagues on House Ways and Means that you cannot vote for the House costly climate rollback bill, H.4744. I am also asking that you state this publicly on your social media.
This bill would roll back Massachusetts’ climate commitments and cut funding for the Mass Save program—both of which are essential for lowering energy costs and protecting public health.
H.4744 would also undermine local progress. Newton residents rely on Mass Save incentives that make heat pumps, insulation, and other energy upgrades more affordable. Green Newton works closely with the City to help residents access these incentives — and this bill would make that work harder and more costly.
Massachusetts’ climate policies are delivering real benefits: healthier communities, a growing clean energy economy, and more affordable energy for families like mine. H.4744 would undermine that progress.
Clean energy and energy efficiency have proven to be among the most effective affordability strategies we have. The Commonwealth should be moving forward by reducing wasteful spending on fossil fuel infrastructure and expanding access to clean, cost-saving technologies.
Please reject any legislation that delays progress, increases our dependence on fossil fuels, or removes programs that help low- and moderate-income households save on their energy bills.
Thank you for your leadership and your commitment to a healthier, more affordable future for our Commonwealth.
Sincerely,
[Name, Address]
Background
Massachusetts’ climate law and energy efficiency programs work together to reduce emissions, support jobs, and save residents money. Weakening them now would undermine affordability and slow progress across the state.
Our 2030 climate target is essential.
These targets guide state agencies, utilities, and businesses and ensure we stay on track for net-zero by 2050. Rolling them back would stall climate action, create uncertainty, and discourage investment in clean energy.
Mass Save delivers real savings.
Since 2012, Mass Save has helped Massachusetts residents save $34 billion on energy bills, health costs, and infrastructure. The program creates jobs, reduces peak demand, and keeps costs down for everyone—even those who never participate directly. Cutting its budget would lead to higher bills over time.
Communities would be hurt most.
Weakening climate mandates and cutting efficiency programs would disproportionately affect low-income and environmental justice communities that already face higher pollution and energy burdens.
Fossil fuels are driving up costs—not climate policy.
Gas prices, pipeline charges, and traditional grid infrastructure make energy expensive. Clean energy and efficiency reduce those costs and increase community resilience.
Relevant articles
House climate bill is a big step backward – CommonWealth Beacon
Massachusetts bill would undo climate goals and cut… | Canary Media
House moves forward with bill to weaken 2030 climate goals – CommonWealth Beacon
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