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Needham committee readies match funds if state Climate Leaders Accelerator allows Cogswell solar project
Summary
Committee members discussed using the town’s Climate Action Program Initiatives match fund to apply in February for a state Climate Leaders Accelerator grant to finance solar at the Cogswell Building; staff estimated a town share of about $600,000 with the grant covering up to $1 million per community and noted Eversource approval is pending.
The Town of Needham’s Climate and Sustainability Committee on Jan. 5 discussed whether to pre‑authorize use of local match funds if the state allows the town to apply in February for the Climate Leaders Accelerator grant to pay for solar at the Cogswell Building. Chair Nick Hill opened the session and staff outlined grant timing and committee responsibilities for approving match funds.
Staff said the town submitted a pre‑application in December and is awaiting state feedback that will determine whether Needham can go…
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