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State energy pathway · Massachusetts

Start with the energy systems shaping Massachusetts.

Massachusetts combines a dense innovation economy with building, campus, and laboratory systems that depend on careful energy management. That makes Massachusetts a strong place for students to connect technical learning to how advanced facilities actually run.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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Why Energy Matters in Massachusetts

Building Energy Costs

Nearly half of Massachusetts's electricity flows to commercial buildings—research campuses, hospitals, labs, and manufacturing facilities. At 23.94 cents per kilowatt-hour, the 5th-highest rate in the nation, every watt those buildings use translates to real dollars. Students who measure energy use in a Massachusetts facility are calculating cost savings that matter immediately.

Fuel Mix Shift

Solar generation in Massachusetts has tripled over the past decade and now provides about 25% of the state's electricity. At the same time, the state has no operating coal plants (since 2017) and no nuclear power (since 2019). When students measure electricity flowing into a Massachusetts building today, they're measuring power from a grid that has transformed—a system where coal and nuclear are gone, and solar and natural gas dominate.

Latimer Energy Academy helps students in Massachusetts make advanced facilities and building systems visible through measurement so local technical work feels concrete and reachable.

Energy data is from the EIA State Energy Data System, EIA State Electricity Profiles, NCSL State Energy Legislation Database, and state economic development offices.

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The Smart Meter: Energy Investigation

Massachusetts has the 5th-highest electricity rate in the nation (23.94¢/kWh) and commercial buildings use nearly half of all state power, so every measurement a student makes in a Massachusetts facility has real dollar stakes—higher than in most other states.

Mission spotlight

Coding the Smart Meter

At 23.94 cents per kilowatt-hour—the 5th-highest rate in the nation—each watt-hour of electricity in Massachusetts carries a real price. Students coding a smart meter learn to calculate those costs from sensor readings, turning measurements into actual dollars.

Included in LEA curriculum

Pilot proof

Students enjoy the work because it feels real.

In January 2026, 39 fourth-grade students in Indianapolis completed every lesson from start to finish — coding real pocket computers (microcontrollers), collecting live energy readings, and presenting findings to an audience.

4.6/5

Student enjoyment

72% of students gave it a 5-star rating

100%

Reported learning something new

Every student who took the survey said they learned something new

39

Students completed the entire course

Every student finished all five lessons, coded a pocket computer (microcontroller), and presented findings

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Book the support that fits Massachusetts.

Whether you want to get LEA into the hands of students this semester, plan for a pilot next year, or just learn more about the state-specific approach, you can book a session with our team to get the support you need.

School or district consultation

Review the state-specific entry point, pilot scope, and what implementation would look like for your classrooms.

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Founder-led instruction session

Bring Dr. Naeem Turner-Bandele in to teach a project and show what high-quality facilitation looks like with students.

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Family or community guidance

Get help choosing the right starting point for home learning, after-school use, or a community organization rollout.

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Utility or business partnership call

Discuss local workforce relevance, territory fit, and how we can collaborate to support energy education in your community.

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Find your path

Choose your next step based on how you want to use LEA in Massachusetts.

Select your path below to see the approach designed for how you will use LEA in Massachusetts — whether you run a classroom, lead a school, or support a student at home.

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Schools

Curriculum and professional development for your district

Teachers

Lesson plans and resources for your classroom

Parents

Learn alongside your child with guided family activities

Community

Hands-on energy programs for clubs and community groups

Utilities

STEM outreach and workforce pipeline programs

Businesses

Partner with Latimer Energy Academy to build the energy and technology workforce