posted Jan 26, 2012 9:17 AM by Chris Bartlett
This
week, President Obama and Governor Patrick both
confirmed their visions for our clean energy future. In
the State of the Union speech, the President talked
about the “promise of clean energy,” and said “nowhere
is the promise of innovation greater than in
American-made energy.” In the Governor’s State of the
Commonwealth address, he brought it home, reminding us
that the Green Communities Act fundamentally shifted our
state’s energy focus toward efficiency and renewable
energy.
Thanks
to this leadership and the work of thousands across
Massachusetts, we’ve made significant clean energy
progress over the last year. Please take a minute and
view my Massachusetts 2011 Clean Energy Year in Review post
on our Energy Smarts blog to see many of the advances we
made together in 2011.
It’s
been an exciting first year as commissioner and I look
forward to continuing my work with you as we create a
cleaner energy future
together.
Thank
You,
Commissioner
Mark Sylvia
Department
of Energy Resources |
posted Jan 18, 2012 10:25 AM by Chris Bartlett
In a unanimous vote at our last meeting, the members of the Green Building Commission selected longtime member Jay Mason as our new Vice Chair. Jay has served on the Commission honorably for many years and is one of our most visible and valued members. His contributions are not to be underestimated, and we are in debt to his tireless service to our wonderful city. |
posted Jan 18, 2012 10:19 AM by Chris Bartlett
The DOER, CET and CSG will be offering an HVAC stretch code workshop,
Smart
Building: High Performance
HVAC.
A flyer with additional information is attached. The plan is to schedule
15 sessions across the state in late winter through early spring. |
posted Dec 21, 2011 10:46 AM by Chris Bartlett
Baystate Roads will
be presenting their workshop on Complete Streets in Lowell on Wednesday, January
25, 2012. The workshop will be
conducted at the Lowell Police Dept. Training Facility on Middlesex St. in the
Early Garage. It will begin at 6:30PM. You will be able to
register for the workshop through Baystate Roads' web site. Their January
calendar is not up yet. http://baystateroads.eot.state.ma.us/ Attached is the
brochure for the workshop. |
posted Dec 5, 2011 2:39 PM by Chris Bartlett
The Green Building Commission is proud to announce that we are now accepting applications for this year's Green Building Awards. Please see the attached press release from the City, as well as the Application Form. We look forward to the submissions! Winners to be announced in early 2012... Good luck! |
posted Nov 12, 2011 3:37 PM by Chris Bartlett
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updated Nov 12, 2011 3:47 PM
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REEL - In an effort to jumpstart energy efficiency and renewable energy projects the City of Lowell in partnership with the Lowell Development and Financial Corporation (LDFC) has launched the Lowell Residential Energy Efficiency Loan (REEL) Program. REEL will provide very low interest loans of up to $50,000 to assist residential property owners in implementing energy improvements or renewable energy projects. Eligible properties include residential buildings with 1 - 4 units and are able to achieve 10% reduction in energy consumption. Read the attached REEL Program Summary for more information or download the REEL Residential Application to get started today.
The City of Lowell is also making grant reimbursements of up to $3,000 for development projects, building rehabilitation, and/or energy efficiency retrofits that are required to meet the new Massachusetts Energy Stretch Code. Grant applications are available at the Division of Development Services, City Hall, Rm. 55. More information on available grants, and program eligibility is attached below, as are the applications.
The City's website has a dedicated REEL page that can be found here as well. |
posted Nov 12, 2011 7:25 AM by Chris Bartlett
The City of Lowell is hosting the "Downtown Summit" this coming Wednesday, November 16 th. This is a chance for the general public to have an open discussion with city officials, business owners, and others about virtually any topic. Come one, come all!
Please click here to visit the City's page regarding the Summit. |
posted Nov 8, 2011 10:33 AM by Chris Bartlett
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updated Nov 12, 2011 8:12 AM
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Don't forget to "LIKE" us on Facebook!!! |
posted Nov 8, 2011 10:30 AM by Chris Bartlett
Want to improve your neighborhood?
Funding is available to put your ideas into action. The Neighborhood
Innovation Grant Program, administered by the Department of Planning and
Development, provides seed funding of up to $1,500 for collaborative,
community-driven neighborhood improvement projects.
For details, please visit: http://www.lowellma.gov/depts/dpd/services/planning/neighborhoodinnovationgrant |
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