 Massachusetts Recovery Update
Week of September 18, 2011 Quote of the Week:"In many small towns and in Egremont, the transfer station is a community gathering spot where neighbors stop and chat and catch up on things and we hoped that people would notice the solar array and be reminded not only of the benefits of solar power, but of how small projects and community involvement can have big impacts." Juliette Haas, Chairman of the Egremont Green Committee, on the impact of the stimulus-funded clean energy and energy efficiency improvements at the Egremont Highway Garage.
 FACES OF ECONOMIC RECOVERY
"We are creating the workforce for the future. Not being able to accommodate that would have been a disaster going forward. Stimulus really filled a gap."
Paul Raverta, President of Berkshire Community College, on the impact stimulus funds had on the college.
YOUR RECOVERY DOLLARS AT WORK: NEWS & UPDATES
Don't Miss Out: Recovery & Reinvestment blog: Educating the next generation in solar energy Read more.
Governor celebrates stimulus-funded energy efficient renovations at UTECGovernor Deval Patrick joined state and local officials, young people and construction workers to mark an important milestone in the energy efficient expansion of the United Teen Equality Center facility, which provides educational, workforce development and employment opportunities to Lowell's highest-risk youth. The topping-off of the steel structure brings the state and stimulus-funded project one step closer to completion as the first LEED Platinum certified building in Lowell, and the oldest in the country. Read more.
MWRA installing new stimulus-funded wind turbine in CharlestownMWRA is installing a new, 1.5 megawatt wind turbine at the DeLauri Sewer Pump Station in Charlestown. The turbine will generate 3 million kilowatt hours of electricity per year and save MWRA ratepayers $350,000 annually. The power generated will be net-metered to offset MWRA electricity costs. This $4.7M project was paid for with stimulus funds. Read more.
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