(EDITOR'S NOTE: The following was submitted by Catherine Williams.)

Patrick-Murray Administration Presents First Ever Green Communities Competitive Grants to 19 Communities

Map of Green Communities Statewide

Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rick Sullivan and Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Commissioner Mark Sylvia today awarded $2.8 million in grants to fund 55 clean energy projects in 19 communities across the Commonwealth.

This first round of DOER Green Communities Competitive Grants are awarded to existing Green Communities that have successfully invested their initial designation grants.  Awards are capped at $250,000 per municipality.

“The clean energy revolution sweeping Massachusetts is happening largely because of the bold steps and smart decisions made at the local level," said Secretary Sullivan, whose office includes DOER. “I am pleased we are able to offer funding to allow these 19 communities to continue the good work they’ve begun.”   

DOER’s Green Communities Division awarded funding for the following projects:

Sudbury – $250,000

Fairbank Community Center HVAC/Heat recovery ventilation