Welcome to this exciting episode of The Climate Voices Podcast. Our distinguished guest, Katherine Antos, is the Undersecretary of Decarbonization and Resilience from the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. Our conversation takes a deep dive into the commonwealth's ambitious programs and initiatives aimed at decarbonizing energy use, with a particular focus on the buildings and transport sectors. Undersecretary Katherine offers detailed insights into the various efforts in place to revolutionize these key sectors, all in a bid to curb carbon emissions and align the Commonwealth with the global climate goals. She elaborates on the innovative technologies, policy instruments, and partnerships the Healy-Driscoll administration has instituted in driving this transformation. She also emphasizes the pressing importance of social and environmental justice and equity in all these endeavors. We explore how the commonwealth is working to ensure that the benefits of decarbonization and resilience efforts are equitably distributed, particularly among communities that have been historically marginalized and heavily impacted by environmental hazards. But this conversation doesn’t just stop at decarbonization - it also delves into the intersection of climate action and social justice. Undersecretary Katherine addresses the critical initiatives taken by the Commonwealth to ensure that environmental benefits and burdens are shared equitably. She emphasizes the importance of social and environmental justice in climate action, demonstrating how Massachusetts is leading the charge in creating an equitable and green future. Tune in and enjoy the conversation and be sure to hit the subscribe button to be informed of new upcoming conversations!