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Green Communities Division

There are a number of documents and resources that are helpful for municipalities pursuing energy projects and initiatives. In addition, resources and grants provided by public and non-profit organizations can be valuable as well.

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MA Decarbonization Roadmap Adapting to Climate Change

Municipal Best Practices Maps, Reports, and Publications Webinars Municipal Aggregation Net Metering Guide Energy Rebates & Incentives Guide

See all 13 of Tools for Cities and Towns

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Webinars (Classic Site)

Guidance on Application of M.G.L 25A, s.14: Contracts for energy conservation projects costing one hundred thousand dollars or less (PDF 73.05 KB)

Audit Recommendations for Municipalities (PDF 368.45 KB)

Organizing an Energy Committee (PDF 142.26 KB)

Model Solar Zoning (PDF 253.8 KB)

Policy Guidance for Regulating Solar Energy Systems (PDF 191.11 KB)

See all 9 additional resources for the Tools for Cities and Towns