NAHANT — The town received over $100,000 from the state’s Department of Energy Resources through its green communities program to fund a number of climate change adaptation projects.
The Board of Selectmen voted on Wednesday to accept the grant, which the town was awarded last month. Town Administrator Antonio Barletta said the funding was part of the state’s green communities initiative and was a competitive grant the town applied for.
Barletta told the board that the funds totaled $103,863 and will be split between three projects — the installation of air-source heat pumps at the fire station and the department of public works, and the Johnson School completing the second phase of converting its interior lights to LED lights.
The fire station heat pump installation would cost $30,220, the installation of the heat pump at the department of public works would cost $18,125, and $46,076 will go to the school. An additional $9,442 would go to administrative assistance for the grant.
“The heat pumps will reduce power consumption going forward,” said Select Board member Josh Antrim.
“All these items help us reduce our carbon emissions and also reduce energy costs for the town as well,” Barletta added, noting that the grant accepted Wednesday is the second competitive grant the town has received through the green communities program.
Since 2010, the DOER has awarded more than $150 million in designation and competitive grants to communities across the state through the program.
Nahant is one of 280 cities and towns across the state to have earned the green community designation and receive grants.
“It’s served the town well so far,” Barletta said.
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