What is Massachusetts Green Communities? Is Sudbury One of Them?

Published January 18, 2023 | Energy and Sustainability Committee

What is Massachusetts Green Communities? Is Sudbury One of Them?

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The Green Community designation and grant program is an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that provides a roadmap along with financial and technical support to municipalities that meet specific clean energy goals established by DOER. In addition to receiving the title of “Green Community,” a city or town that receives this designation is qualified for special energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and incentives offered by DOER and other special grant programs. In 2010, Sudbury was one of the first in a group of 35 municipalities to be designated as a Green Community. The Town benefited from grants and incentives to fund energy conservation measures, lighting, weatherization, and rooftop unit replacement in municipal facilities including Goodnow Library, the DPW Building, the Public Safety Complex, Town Hall, and the Center Office Building To learn more about the state programs please visit Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

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The Green Community designation and grant program is an initiative of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) that provides a roadmap along with financial and technical support to municipalities that meet specific clean energy goals established by DOER. In addition to receiving the title of “Green Community,” a city or town that receives this designation is qualified for special energy efficiency and renewable energy initiatives and incentives offered by DOER and other special grant programs.

In 2010, Sudbury was one of the first in a group of 35 municipalities to be designated as a Green Community. The Town benefited from grants and incentives to fund energy conservation measures, lighting, weatherization, and rooftop unit replacement in municipal facilities including Goodnow Library, the DPW Building, the Public Safety Complex, Town Hall, and the Center Office Building

To learn more about the state programs please visit Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources

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