Description
The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (DOER) is offering a grant program to regional school districts to replace fossil‑fuel‑based heating, water heating, commercial kitchen, and battery‑powered landscaping equipment with efficient electric alternatives. The program provides up to 75 % (potentially 100 % with a Justice40 adder) of eligible project costs, with per‑project caps ranging from $150‑$200 k depending on equipment category, and a total program ceiling of $2 million. Applications are accepted in four submission blocks, the first due September 5 2025, and projects must be completed within 12 months of award. Applicants must submit a Statement of Interest, then a detailed application through the EEA Grant Management System, and must meet BABAA and prevailing‑wage requirements for applicable equipment.
• Eligible equipment categories: space‑heat air‑source heat pumps, electric heat‑pump water heaters, battery‑powered landscape tools, and electric commercial kitchen appliances.
• Funding formula: up to 75 % of costs after other incentives; Justice40 adder may raise funded portion to 100 % for disadvantaged‑community sites.
• Required documentation: Statement of Interest (signed by district superintendent), vendor quotes with BABAA certification or waiver justification, and a completed online application with cost breakdown, savings calculations, and procurement method description.