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Merrimac Green Advisory Committee to promote MMLD $2,500 heat-pump rebate; explores Homeworks outreach and grant support
Summary
The committee agreed to help publicize MMLD’s $2,500 heat-pump rebate, reach out to Homeworks for conversion guidance, and pursue potential grant funding with town grant writer Denise McClure to support future projects.
The Merrimac Green Advisory Committee discussed steps to encourage heat-pump adoption in town and to support residents seeking installation rebates.
Committee members agreed that contacting Homeworks could provide technical and outreach strategies to promote heat-pump conversions. The committee also committed to helping publicize a new municipal light department (MMLD) rebate worth $2,500 for eligible heat-pump installations.
Andy Toomey said he would develop questions and talking points for the building inspector and the inspector’s assistant, Alyssa Sexton, to identify permitting or code issues that could affect adoption or incentives. The minutes record that Alyssa Sexton is the building inspector’s assistant.
Kendra Bowker said she met with town grant writer Denise McClure, who confirmed that grant funding is available and offered assistance; the committee identified selecting a specific project as the immediate next step before applying for grants.
The committee noted that two agenda items—'Waste Watchers Workshop' and a 'Black Earth Compost pilot program'—were not discussed and left for a later meeting. The minutes do not include vote tallies for actions discussed on rebates, outreach, or grant assistance.
