Catalyst Communities

Catalyst Community - A community that precipitates change. 

The Office of Climate and Energy Catalyst Communities program takes a multi-tiered approach to providing communities across the state with the knowledge, tools, and resources they need to take steps toward a just transition to decarbonization.  This program aims to provide a range of options to meet communities wherever they are, regardless of geography, population size, or pre-existing knowledge.  

• Catalyst Academy:  A multi-session curriculum on adapting locally to the impacts of climate change on communities, mitigating harms and implementing clean energy solutions.  By the end of the Academy, participants will have developed the basic tenants of a community-specific decarbonization plan, developed a stakeholder engagement strategy, and have a more comprehensive understanding of the tools, resources, and support services available to support the implementation of decarbonization activities.
  • Click here to sign up - Catalyst Academy Sign-up Form
• Advanced Clean Energy Accelerator:  This program provides advanced technical support for municipalities to operationalize their decarbonization plans. 
• Ala Carte Resources:  A growing repository of webinars, case studies, and templates leverages the experience of communities across the state--both large and small—who have taken steps to improve energy efficiency or move their communities toward cleaner energy options.