Description
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is offering a grant to fund technical‑support studies that enable Climate Leader Communities to design and cost‑estimate decarbonization projects for municipal facilities. Eligible municipalities (certified Climate Leader Communities) may request up to $150,000 to cover engineering design, feasibility analysis, and detailed specifications for renewable‑thermal, photovoltaic, energy‑storage, or other clean‑energy technologies. The study must be completed within six months of award and must follow a prior utility‑provided building study. Applications are accepted on a rolling basis until 30 June 2027 or until the $7.5 M funding pool is exhausted.
• Eligibility – Only certified Climate Leader Communities (one award per community).
• Funding – Up to $150 k per award; total program funding $7.5 M.
• Scope – Technical studies for renewable‑thermal, PV, storage, resilience, or other clean‑energy solutions; must produce design documents, cost estimates, and implementation timelines.
• Timeline – Application accepted through 30 Jun 2027; study must be finished within 6 months of award.
• Requirements – Prior utility building study, electronic submission, and a signed certification by the municipality’s chief executive officer.