Politics & Government
Malden Awarded $165K+ For Clean Energy Initiatives
The funding will go toward clean energy projects at the Forestdale and Beebe schools and the Early Learning Center.
MALDEN, MA — The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources awarded Malden a $165,365 grant to help reduce energy use and costs by implementing clean energy projects in municipal buildings, facilities and schools.
The grant was written by Public Facilities Director Eric Rubin with the support of the Committee on Energy Efficiency and will fund the following projects:
- $84,585 for Forestdale School boiler replacement
- $72,000 for Beebe School boiler replacement
- $8,780 for weatherization at the Early Learning Center
Last year, $250,000 in funds were awarded to fund energy conservation measures and boiler replacements in the Early Learning Center, Ferryway School and Linden STEAM Academy.
DOER works to develop and implement policies and programs aimed at ensuring the adequacy, security, diversity and cost-effectiveness of the state's energy supply to create a clean, affordable and resilient energy future.
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The DOER's Green Communities Division helps Massachusetts communities find clean energy solutions that reduce long-term energy costs by providing technical assistance and financial support for municipal initiatives.
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