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By adopting a series of energy-saving policies, Melrose became
one of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns to qualify as a Green
Community. These policies include the adoption of a “stretch” code
for new construction and renovations as well as a commitment to
reduce municipal energy use by 20 percent in five years.
one of 35 Massachusetts cities and towns to qualify as a Green
Community. These policies include the adoption of a “stretch” code
for new construction and renovations as well as a commitment to
reduce municipal energy use by 20 percent in five years.
Melrose formally accepts Green Communities grant
hard work required to earn grants that will help them take critical
next steps to green their operations and reduce both their energy
costs and their greenhouse gas emissions," said DOER
Commissioner Phil Giudice.
"These communities are among the Commonwealth's municipal
clean energy pacesetters, setting an example for the many other
cities and towns.”
With assistance from the Melrose Energy Commission, Melrose
had applied for a Green Communities grant to fund local clean
energy projects.
The application was submitted in May and official notification was
made over the summer.
DOER awarded $8.1 million in grants based on a minimum
award of $125,000 for each Green Community, with the
maximum amount adjusted for population and per capita income.
next steps to green their operations and reduce both their energy
costs and their greenhouse gas emissions," said DOER
Commissioner Phil Giudice.
"These communities are among the Commonwealth's municipal
clean energy pacesetters, setting an example for the many other
cities and towns.”
With assistance from the Melrose Energy Commission, Melrose
had applied for a Green Communities grant to fund local clean
energy projects.
The application was submitted in May and official notification was
made over the summer.
DOER awarded $8.1 million in grants based on a minimum
award of $125,000 for each Green Community, with the
maximum amount adjusted for population and per capita income.
On Oct. 23, the City officially accepted a grant check for $176,265
from the Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources (DOER). The
money will be used for:
from the Massachusetts Dept. of Energy Resources (DOER). The
money will be used for:
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Melrose formally accepted its grant check in Medford Oct. 23.
Pictured are (l-r) Mark Sylvia, Director of Green Communities
Division at DOER; Howie Newman of the MEC; Melrose
Alderman-at-Large Paul Brodeur; State Representative
Katherine Clark; and DOER Commissioner Phil Giudice.
Pictured are (l-r) Mark Sylvia, Director of Green Communities
Division at DOER; Howie Newman of the MEC; Melrose
Alderman-at-Large Paul Brodeur; State Representative
Katherine Clark; and DOER Commissioner Phil Giudice.
Melrose and six other
northeast Massachusetts
communities were honored
at the “Harvest Your Energy
Festival,” held at the base of
the wind turbine next to the
Medford Middle School.
“Congratulations to [these
communities] for doing the
northeast Massachusetts
communities were honored
at the “Harvest Your Energy
Festival,” held at the base of
the wind turbine next to the
Medford Middle School.
“Congratulations to [these
communities] for doing the