The Commonwealth seeks to prioritize existing commercial, residential and agricultural outdoor hydronic heaters (OHH), also known as outdoor wood boilers, which require replacement and provide replacement funding based on, but not limited to, the specific criteria.

Type of program

Renewable (biomass) - Competitive

U.S. funding level

Maximum funding level per Grantee will be capped at $20,000
Total amount available is $120,000

Who can apply?

Eligible applicants include agricultural producers, commodity associations, agricultural support organizations, Massachusetts companies and homeowners/individual citizens who demonstrate that they have explored all possible remedies, including increasing the stack height and setback distance to neighbors, and potential retrofits to eliminate the existing nuisance conditions.

What are the deadlines?

Applications must be received no later than 3 PM November 3, 2009.

Who can I contact?

Robert.Rizzo@state.ma.us or 617-626-7379

Additional Information

Download the RFP

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  • You will find the RFP under the "Specifications" tab