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Town discusses MERP grant for heat-pump upgrades, but tank removal must precede work
Summary
Town staff said a MERP grant applied for about three years ago could fund heat-pump upgrades at three town buildings, but removal of existing tanks must occur before work begins; grant reimbursements will be submitted as invoices are paid.
Town staff reported on a Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) grant applied for roughly three years ago to fund energy-efficiency upgrades across three town-owned buildings.
Staff described the planned upgrades as including heat pumps for both heating and cooling. Officials said underground or existing tanks at affected properties must be removed before contractors can proceed; the record notes discussion about why previous tank removals did not occur. Town staff emphasized that MERP grant funds are reimbursement-based and will be paid as invoices are submitted.
No timetable for tank removal or contract awards was specified during the forum. The board signaled support for proceeding with the project once site conditions (tank removal) are resolved and reimbursable expenses are documented for MERP.
