Towns to be Part of Pilot Energy Effeciency, Renewable Energy Program

Hamilton and Wenham have been awarded a share of a $500,000 program to help communities find ways to increase energy efficiency and renewable energy.

The towns of Hamilton and Wenham will be taking part in a $500,000 pilot program to help identify energy efficiency, renewable energy and other clean energy strategies. The Massachusetts Clean Energy Center and state Department of Energy Resources Green Communities Division announced last week that six municipal governments and regional planning authorities will participate in the program. Hamilton Town Manager Michael Lombardo said the towns are working with the Metropolitan Area Planning Council on the project and are awaiting additional details about exactly how the grant will be allocated. Molly Martins, chairwoman of the Wenham Board of Selectmen, said in the announcement that Wenham is proud to be "developing sustainable clean energy…

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