10 Massachusetts Nonprofits Get Solar Grants
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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources has just awarded 10 grants to nonprofit organizations in the state for more rooftop solar power deployment. This is the third round of grants from the department’s Low-Income Services Solar Program (LISSP).
This round of grants totals $2.4 million. The rooftop solar systems will help these nonprofit organizations lower their electricity bills by 70% to 100%. The solar systems will reach 612.3 kW of capacity in total.
“We are thrilled to award grants to this latest group of nonprofit organizations and add more than 600 kW of new solar energy to Massachusetts,” said Energy Resources Commissioner Elizabeth Mahony. “Together, these organizations will pay almost $275,000 less in electricity costs each year, providing more financial resources for their important missions. The solar systems LISSP enables benefit communities by helping local organizations reach more people, and with cleaner air and improved public health.”
Here’s more info on the nonprofit organizations and the grants they were awarded:
- Allston Brighton CDC in Boston — $240,600 for a 70-kW solar system, which will cut electricity costs by $25,000 each year. The CDC develops climate-ready affordable housing and helps residents in the community increase their economic wellbeing.
- Catholic Charities Diocese of Fall River — $234,100 for a 62.4-kW solar system that will save the nonprofit $27,200 annually. The organization provides essential living services to community members in need.
- Charles River Center in Needham — $241,300 to install a 44.1-kW solar system, estimated to save $15,200 each year in electricity costs. The non-profit supports individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
- Community Action Somerville — $136,200 to install a 27.3-kW solar system that will save an estimated $6,000 per year. The agency helps local families and individuals achieve financial security while working to eliminate the root causes of economic injustice. The facility also houses the Head Start program for early childhood support in families at or below the poverty level.
- Council of Social Concern in Woburn — $253,400 for a 46.3-kW solar system that will cut electricity costs by an estimated $18,500 each year. The agency provides social and educational services to individuals and families in Woburn and Winchester, and offers a food pantry program.
- High Point Treatment Center in Brockton — $500,000 for a 220-kW solar system, estimated to save $95,600 each year. High Point’s mission is to prevent and treat substance use and mental health disorders.
- Marion Institute in Marion — $135,700 for a 17.5-kW solar system that will save an estimated $5,000 each year. The non-profit works to strengthen the local food system, ensuring all people can access and enjoy healthy food.
- Open Table in Maynard — $179,400 for a 55-kW solar system that will save the nonprofit an estimated $8,300 annually. Open Table works to end hunger in the local community through mobile pantries and delivery programs.
- The Open Door Food Pantry in Gloucester — $361,200 to install a 96-kW solar system, which will save an estimated $36,800 per year. The organization provides grocery and meal assistance to 11 communities in northeast Essex County.
- Union Congregational Church in East Bridgewater — $137,400 for a 20-kW solar system that will save an estimated $37,000 per year in electricity costs and support 100% of the organization’s electricity needs. The church offers the East Bridgewater Emergency Food Pantry, one of two food pantries in East Bridgewater.
You can read about grants provided in January here.
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