NEWBURYPORT — Mayor Sean Reardon has announced that the City of Newburyport has been awarded a $110,034 grant from the state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a part of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Program.
The grant funding is part of a statewide initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns find clean energy solutions that reduce long-term energy costs and strengthen local economies.
The grant will fund:
- Emma Andrews Library will receive $73,332 in energy efficiency measures throughout the building resulting in an estimated $1,092 in annual savings with a return on investment of 14.42 percent.
- Newburyport High School, Fire Station Headquarters/Station 1, Nock Middle School and the Water Treatment Plant on Spring Lane will all be receiving energy efficiency upgrades with meaningful returns on investment.
The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) awarded Green Communities competitive grants totaling $7.4 million to 44 municipalities to fund clean energy projects.
“Thank you to the Healey-Driscoll administration for providing our City with this valuable funding, which will help us to further take action to reach our goals in becoming a sustainable community for future generations,” said Mayor Reardon.
Under the Green Communities Act, cities and towns must meet five criteria to be designated a Green Community and receive funding. The grants provide financial support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that further the designated communities’ clean energy goals and are awarded to existing Green Communities that have successfully invested their initial designation grants and previous competitive grant awards.
In total, DOER has awarded more than $185 million to Green Communities in Designation Grants and Competitive Grants since 2010.
“Our cities and towns are playing a crucial role in accelerating our clean energy transition,” Gov. Maura Healey said. “Their efforts not only advance our clean energy goals but also strengthen local economies and create healthier, more affordable communities. We are proud of these 44 communities leading the way in climate action and investing in local clean energy projects.”
