LBE Equipment Decarbonization Grant Program for State Entities

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is offering up to $2.45 million in grant funding to state‑level entities to replace fossil‑fuel‑powered equipment with electric alternatives at existing Commonwealth‑owned facilities. Eligible projects include air‑source heat‑pump replacements for space heating, electric heat‑pump water heaters, battery‑powered landscaping and maintenance equipment, and electric commercial kitchen appliances. Grants cover up to 75 % of approved project costs, with an additional 25 % adder for projects located in Gateway Municipalities, plus a separate pollinator‑habitat creation add‑on. Applications are submitted via a two‑step process—first a Statement of Interest, then a detailed application with vendor quotes—by June 30 2027, with reviews on a rolling basis. • Funding: up to $2.45 M total, 75 % cost‑share per project (plus possible 25 % adder). • Eligible equipment categories: space‑heating heat pumps, electric water‑heater heat pumps, electric landscaping/maintenance tools, electric commercial kitchen gear. • Compliance: ENERGY STAR or DOER APS certification, Buy‑America (for infrastructure items), Davis‑Bacon wage requirements, and mass‑save incentive coordination (outside Gateway Municipalities).