Holyoke leader, business honored at regional clean energy gala

October 8, 2025

Holyoke’s Clean Energy Wins Big in Boston
Massachusetts Lt. Gov. Kim Driscoll, Holyoke Mayor Joshua Garcia, Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition Executive Director Kristin Rode and Aman Patel, Coalition president. Garcia makes history with statewide energy award; HG&E Earn Top Honors from Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition. (Anthony Cignoli)Stephen Fay

HOLYOKE — Mayor Joshua A. Garcia and Holyoke Gas & Electric received top honors for their leadership in advancing sustainable energy and boosting economic development.

On Friday night in Boston, the Northeast Renewable Energy Coalition gave Mayor Joshua A. Garcia its Mayor of the Year award. The group praised him for helping Holyoke grow with clean energy and for working to make the city a leader in sustainable innovation.

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