Press Release: Town of Dudley awarded $80,394 Green Communities Grant

January 25, 2024

Town of Dudley awarded $80,394 Green Communities Grant

The state Department of Energy Resources, Green Communities Division has approved an award of $80,394 for projects proposed in the Town of Dudley’s Green Communities Competitive Grant application.

State DOER staff selects grant applications to fund based on a number of factors, including energy impacts, emissions reductions, utility incentives, reasonable budget, and efficacy of measures in terms of energy savings. DOER also looks favorably on projects that exhibit innovation and consistency with the Commonwealth’s stated clean energy priorities.

The grant funded projects are:

• $35,403 to the Highway Department for an air source heat pump
• $4,431 to the Highway Department for weatherization
• $30,799 to the Fire Department for weatherization
• $4,761 to the Pearle L. Crawford Memorial Library for weatherization
• $5,000 to the Town for administrative assistance in managing the grant

In a January 22, 2024, letter Green Communities Division Director Joanne Bissetta wrote, “The Division reviewed Dudley’s grant application and has determined these are viable projects that meet the eligibility requirements of our Competitive Grant program. We congratulate you on your grant award and applaud your efforts to create a cleaner energy future for your community and the Commonwealth as a whole.’

“The Town is proud of the efforts of its staff, including the Town Planner, the Highway Department Superintendent, the Special Projects Intern and the department heads, who assist the town in applying for and securing grants whenever and wherever money is available that would benefit the town,” Town Administrator Jonathan Ruda said.