Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs
cabinet-level agency in Massachusetts
The Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) is a Cabinet-level agency under the Governor of Massachusetts. EOEEA is responsible for promoting efficient energy use throughout the Commonwealth while protecting and preserving Massachusetts' natural environment.
The agency is under the supervision and control of the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs, who is appointed by the Governor.
Organization
As of 2023, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs is Rebecca Tepper, who was appointed by Governor Maura Healey. Former Secretaries have included Rick Sullivan and Ian Bowles.
The office is composed of several constituent departments, which are responsible for the administration of the office's work. Each department is headed by a director, who is appointed by the governor.
Office of the Secretary
Department of Environmental Protection
Department of Fish and Game
Department of Agricultural Resources
Department of Conservation and Recreation
Department of Public Utilities
Department of Energy Resources
Office of Law Enforcement, more commonly known as the Massachusetts Environmental Police
Massachusetts Office of Technical Assistance
See also
List of state and territorial fish and wildlife management agencies in the United States
References
External links
Official website
Organizational structure of the EEA
Massachusetts ACEC Program
Department of Agricultural Resources.
Department of Conservation and Recreation.
Department of Environmental Protection.
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