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In the most recent round of grant funding by the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, Lynn received almost $250,000 for three projects in school buildings. The City was awarded $83,474 for transformers at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute. (Owen O'Rourke)

For Lynn, it pays to go green

Paul Halloran

August 21, 2025 by Paul Halloran

LYNN — As a municipality with the state’s Green Community designation, the City is eligible to apply for grants that finance additional energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. In the most recent round of grant funding by the Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division, Lynn received almost $250,000 for three projects in school buildings.

The City was awarded:

  • $107,897 for transformers at Lynn Classical High School
  • $83,474 for transformers at Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
  • $58,063 for LED lighting at Harrington Elementary School

The total cost to complete those three projects is approximately $571,000, according to Andy Young, project manager in the City’s Capital Projects unit. In addition to the grant funding for those three projects, the City is using $182,000 in utility company incentives and $140,000 in solar credits, resulting in no City funds being expended on the improvements.

“We appreciate the continued partnership of the State in helping us make our school buildings more energy efficient,” said Mayor Jared C. Nicholson. “Thanks to these grants and resources, we’re able to make key upgrades that will ensure our schools are greener for years to come, resulting in long-term savings for the City.”

Once the upgrades are complete, the City will save about $40,000 a year in energy costs, according to Young, who wrote the application for the competitive grant.

“With this funding, Harrington Elementary School, Lynn Tech, and Lynn Classical will be able to move forward with infrastructure upgrades that will reduce energy costs and provide for cleaner energy use,” said Sen. Brendan Crighton. “Thank you to Lynn Public Schools, city officials, and all those who contributed to these important projects.”

“This investment is a huge win for Lynn, showing that smart energy choices can save money while creating better spaces for our community to thrive in,” said Rep. Sean Reid. “We are proud of the State’s partnership in helping create a cleaner, greener Lynn.”

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