Lincoln recently received a grant of $8,700 from the National Grid 2017 Community Initiative program after nearly reaching its goal of 269 home energy assessments in 2017.
As a result of the free assessments, more than 15 energy-efficient furnaces and countless energy-saving LED light bulbs were installed, and many homes installed more insulation and sealed air leaks.
The grant will be used to make Lincoln a greener, more energy-efficient community. The Green Energy Committee (GEC) has discussed how to spend the money but will postpone a decision until the fall, pending the result of net-zero discussions surround the school building project.
No-cost energy assessments are still available—contact HomeWorks Energy at 781-305-3319 or click here. Massachusetts has excellent programs that help residents decrease energy use in their homes, saving money and directly addressing climate change. For more information, please contact GEC member Sue Klem at Susan.M.Klem@gmail.com.