Climate chief departs, warning against pitting green against affordable

BOSTON — Melissa Hoffer, the nation’s first Cabinet-level climate chief, used her final day in the Healey administration to deliver a message to Massachusetts environmental advocates: The transition to a cleaner economy cannot succeed politically unless people understand that climate action and affordability go hand in hand. Speaking Monday during a virtual farewell address hosted by the Massachusetts Climate Action Network, Hoffer celebrated what she described as significant progress under Gov. Maura Healey while urging advocates to defend clean energy programs, push for new financing mechanisms and remain vocal as the administration’s energy policies increasingly emphasize affordability.

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