Sharon Selected for Mass Save Community First Partnership

Sharon MA

19 May, 2022

10:20 AM

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SHARON, MA – The Town of Sharon is pleased to announce it has been selected to participatein the 2022-2024 Community First Partnership offered by the Sponsors of Mass Save. The Townof Sharon, working in collaboration with the Town of Norwood and the Town of Walpole, is oneof 30 communities selected to participate in this new initiative. Sharon will work with local Mass Save sponsors, Eversource and National Grid, to providecost-saving energy efficiency solutions to residents, small businesses, houses of worship andlocal nonprofits. There will be a particular emphasis on reaching renters and landlords,non-English speaking/Limited English Proficiency residents, low-to-moderate incomehouseholds and small businesses. Together we can further our community's commitment toequity and sustainability. Participants will receive a no-cost energy assessment to identify energy-saving opportunities,such as insulation and heating and cooling equipment upgrades. Through this excitingpartnership, the Mass Save Sponsors offer up to 100% off the cost of approved upgrades.Participants can also receive a variety of no-cost energy-saving products such as water savingdevices and programmable thermostats. Sharon's goals include:● 31 insulation upgrades● 17 high-efficiency heating and cooling equipment upgrades● 12 small business energy assessments "This partnership will provide direct outreach to residents and business owners in Sharon,helping them reduce their utility bills and their energy usage," said Town Administrator FredTurkington. "Sharon has an active Green Communities designation, which has made the townmore aware of the funding opportunities for programs like this, allowing us to expand our energyefficiency efforts from municipal buildings to residential and business energy reduction." As a Community Partner Team, Sharon, Norwood, and Walpole are eligible for up to $35,000 infunding each year for three years to support these projects, as well as marketing and technicalsupport from the Mass Save Sponsors. If you are interested in participating, please request a no-cost energy assessment atwww.masssave.com/nsw or by calling 781-536-9864. Together we can achieve our goals,support Sharon residents and small businesses and advance sustainability for all in ourcommunity.