Town Administrator Geoffrey Gorman is pleased to announce that the Town of Marion has been awarded a $212,675 grant from the state’s Department of Energy Resources (DOER) as a part of the Commonwealth’s Green Communities Program.
The grant funding is part of a statewide initiative to help Massachusetts cities and towns find clean energy solutions that reduce long-term energy costs and strengthen local economies.
The grant will fund several projects in Marion, including:
$29,825 for a heat pump system upgrade at the Front Street Pump Station
$41,300 for variable frequency drives at the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility
$104,080 for a building management system upgrade at the Wastewater Pollution Control Facility
$37,470 for a transformer upgrade at Sippican Elementary School
The Town of Marion received part of more than $7.4 million that was awarded to communities across Massachusetts to fund clean energy projects. The Department of Energy Resources (DOER) awarded Green Communities competitive grants to 44 municipalities this round.
“We are extremely grateful to the Department of Energy Resources and the Healey-Driscoll Administration for this funding,” Town Administrator Gorman said. “This grant allows us to continue to improve our energy efficiency within three of our municipal facilities and we look forward to completing this work.”
Under the Green Communities Act, cities and towns must meet five criteria to be designated a Green Community and receive funding. The grants provide financial support for energy efficiency and renewable energy projects that further the designated communities’ clean energy goals and are awarded to existing Green Communities that have successfully invested their initial designation grants and previous competitive grant awards.
In total, DOER has awarded more than $185 million to Green Communities in Designation Grants and Competitive Grants since 2010.
“Our cities and towns are playing a crucial role in accelerating our clean energy transition,” Gov. Maura Healey said. Their efforts not only advance our clean energy goals but also strengthen local economies and create healthier, more affordable communities. We are proud of these 44 communities leading the way in climate action and investing in local clean energy projects.”