Sharon Selected for Mass Save Community First Partnership

SHARON, MA – The Town of Sharon is pleased to announce it has been selected to participate
in the 2022-2024 Community First Partnership offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save. The Town
of Sharon, working in collaboration with the Town of Norwood and the Town of Walpole, is one
of 30 communities selected to participate in this new initiative.

Sharon will work with local Mass Save sponsors, Eversource and National Grid, to provide
cost-saving energy efficiency solutions to residents, small businesses, houses of worship and
local nonprofits. There will be a particular emphasis on reaching renters and landlords,
non-English speaking/Limited English Proficiency residents, low-to-moderate income
households and small businesses. Together we can further our community’s commitment to
equity and sustainability.

Participants will receive a no-cost energy assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities,
such as insulation and heating and cooling equipment upgrades. Through this exciting
partnership, the Mass Save Sponsors offer up to 100% off the cost of approved upgrades.
Participants can also receive a variety of no-cost energy-saving products such as water saving
devices and programmable thermostats.

Sharon’s goals include:
● 31 insulation upgrades
● 17 high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment upgrades
● 12 small business energy assessments

“This partnership will provide direct outreach to residents and business owners in Sharon,
helping them reduce their utility bills and their energy usage,” said Town Administrator Fred
Turkington. “Sharon has an active Green Communities designation, which has made the town
more aware of the funding opportunities for programs like this, allowing us to expand our energy
efficiency efforts from municipal buildings to residential and business energy reduction."

As a Community Partner Team, Sharon, Norwood, and Walpole are eligible for up to $35,000 in
funding each year for three years to support these projects, as well as marketing and technical
support from the Mass Save Sponsors.

If you are interested in participating, please request a no-cost energy assessment at
www.masssave.com/nsw or by calling 781-536-9864. Together we can achieve our goals,
support Sharon residents and small businesses and advance sustainability for all in our
community.