Politics & Government
Department of Energy Resources Awards Newton Housing Authority $400K Grant
Newton was one of several communities to receive a $2 million grant, which will be spread out between several housing authorities.
The following is a press release from the Newton Housing Authority:
The Newton Housing Authority is pleased to announce that we have received a $440,000 grant from the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). This grant was announced by the Department of Housing and Community Development (DHCD).
The Grant total was for $2 million and Newton will share in this funding with three other Housing Authorities.
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After several meetings with DHCD, it was determined that the grant would be best used to replace the very old and inefficient air source heat pump (HVAC) system at the New Hyde Apartments located at 82 Lincoln St. There are 14 units of affordable housing at this location.
Through the DHCD Designer Selection Committee, an engineer has been retained and will begin the design phase of a new system. The work will commence in 2013.
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Harvey Epstein, Executive Director explained that “this long-needed heating/cooling update will greatly reduce operating costs and benefit our residents with lowered utility bills”. The new system will operate much cleaner and more efficiently.
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