Winchester Receives $115K Grant for Energy Reduction Initiatives

The Town of Winchester received a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources Green Communities program, aimed at implementing more energy reduction initiatives in the town.

The $115,203 grant from the DOER will be used to fund a number of energy conservation measures. The Competitive Grant will be used for the purchase of an electric powered vehicle and the following energy conservation measures: at the Library, energy management system controls upgrade; and exterior lighting retrofit with LEDs at the Town Hall/Library parking lot and the Senior Center.

A total of $8,894,583 will be distributed among 51 cities and towns in the Bay State to fund the clean energy projects.

According to state officials, the DOER grants issued to the more then 50 municipalities will provide funding for numerous clean energy and sustainability projects, including high efficiency lighting, installation of insulation and energy management systems at municipal building and facilities, LED streetlights, oil-to-gas heating system conversions and more.