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DOER official outlines Climate Leaders program and funding opportunities for Town of Lakeville
Summary
Lisa Sullivan of the state Department of Energy Resources described Climate Leaders certification, eligibility criteria and grant opportunities — including technical assistance and competitive grants — and urged Lakeville to weigh policy changes (ZEV‑first, specialized opt‑in code) before applying.
Lisa Sullivan, Southeast Regional Coordinator for the Department of Energy Resources’ Green Communities program, told the Town of Lakeville Energy Advisory Committee on Jan. 12 that the Climate Leaders program builds on Green Communities and offers technical assistance and competitive grants to help municipalities decarbonize municipal buildings and fleets.
Sullivan framed the program around Massachusetts’ statutory goals and planning work, noting the state’s 2050 net‑zero target and interim milestones. "The pathways to decarbonization are to electrify your buildings, electrify your vehicles, clean up the grid, and sequester carbon," she said, placing municipal action in the context of statewide targets.
Why it matters: Climate Leaders certification can unlock a package of planning support and larger grants that help towns advance projects they might otherwise defer because of cost or procurement complexity. Sullivan said Lakeville is a long‑standing Green Community and listed recent grant totals the town has drawn down; new program elements…
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