MEC nets town $200K in GCA grants

Posted on September 30, 2023 | Comments Off on MEC nets town $200K in GCA grants

From Penni Conner, Chair of the Medfield Energy Committee –

Hi MEC,

Wonderful news, we received a grant for $200k.  This funds:

● $10,000, Town — Administrative assistance  

● $145,704, Library — Heat pump systems 

 ● $23,545, Townhouse — Insulation 

 ● $20,751, Medfield High School — Variable frequency drive

This is very welcome news.  Thank you all!  I am so excited with the aceleration of our energy work for our Town.

Best,

Penni

September 27, 2023 Kristine Trierweiler, Town Administrator Town of Medfield 459 Main Street Medfield, MA 02052 Dear Administrator Trierweiler: I am pleased to inform you that the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Division has approved an award of $200,000 for the following projects proposed in the Town of Medfield’s Green Communities Competitive Grant application. List of projects funded: ● $10,000, Town — Administrative assistance ● $145,704, Library — Heat pump systems ● $23,545, Townhouse — Insulation ● $20,751, Medfield High School — Variable frequency drives The Division reviewed Medfield’s grant application and has determined these are viable projects that meet the eligibility requirements of our Competitive Grant program. Please note that, due to the competitive nature of this grant program, the use of these funds is restricted to the specifically-approved projects listed above. Jane Pfister, Green Communities Grant Coordinator, will follow up with the contact listed in your competitive grant application to discuss next steps, including coordination of the grant contract process. The Green Communities Division looks forward to working with the Town of Medfield on your grant projects. We congratulate you on your grant award and applaud your efforts to create a cleaner energy future for your community and the Commonwealth as a whole. Please do not hesitate to contact me at 617-823-4029 or by email at Joanne.Bissetta@mass.gov with any questions you may have regarding your grant award. COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS EXECUTIVE OFFICE OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFAIRS DEPARTMENT OF ENERGY RESOURCES 100 CAMBRIDGE ST., 9th FLOOR BOSTON, MA 02114 Telephone: 617-626-7300 Maura T. Healey Governor Kimberley Driscoll Lt. Governor Rebecca L. Tepper Secretary Elizabeth Mahony Commissioner Sincerely, Joanne Bissetta, Director Green Communities Division Cc: Osler Peterson, Chair, Select Board Amy Colleran, Facilities Director Susan McPhee, Energy Conservation Coordinator Kelly Brown, Central Regional Coordinator
Sincerely, Joanne Bissetta, Director Green Communities Division Cc: Osler Peterson, Chair, Select Board Amy Colleran, Facilities Director Susan McPhee, Energy Conservation Coordinator Kelly Brown, Central Regional Coordinator
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