Rehoboth to Apply for Green Energy Funds

The Board of Selectmen voted Monday to authorize the Green Energy Committee to apply for funds from the state’s Green Communities Division.

The GCD provides funding opportunities to reduce municipal energy use and costs via clean energy projects in municipal buildings, facilities, and schools; guidance, technical assistance, and local support from Regional Coordinators.

The funding will provide for weatherization, heat pumps, and LED lighting at the Police headquarters. “The electric costs for that building are extremely high,” said Carolyn Panofsky, Chair of the Green Energy Committee. “This will be far more efficient.” Panofsky explained the total cost would be $269, 296. The town will need to pay $19,000 for the projects.

“I’m very happy to see this pro-active program put in front of us,” said Selectman Lenny Mills.

According to the Green Energy Committee, Rehoboth has officially been recognized as a Massachusetts Green Community and has been awarded a total of $148,380 to fund energy conservation projects for town facilities.