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Committee backs $256,500 Mass Save expansion to hire energy advocate and boost outreach
Summary
The committee recommended a three‑year expansion of Mass Save funds totaling $256,500 to fund a city energy advocate and outreach to residents and landlords. Staff said Eversource and National Grid will contribute and that the program requires no city appropriation; final details and reimbursements will be worked out with utility partners.
The Budget & Finance Committee on Nov. 24 voted to forward to the full council a request to authorize $256,500 in Mass Save funds over three years to fund an energy advocate position and community outreach in Lawrence.
Planning Director Dan McCarthy (presenting as the city’s Green Communities agent) said the energy…
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