LBE Decarbonization Grant Program for State Entities

The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is offering a grant program to support the decarbonization of state-owned facilities. The program provides funding for the replacement of fossil-fuel-based systems with efficient electric alternatives, including space heating, water heating, facilities maintenance, operations, and landscaping equipment, and commercial kitchen equipment. Eligible applicants include Commonwealth of Massachusetts executive branch agencies, public institutions of higher education, and quasi-public authorities. The program requires applicants to demonstrate that the project meets certain requirements and criteria, including technical requirements and funding priorities. The program also encourages applicants to take advantage of applicable utility incentives and to apply for rebates upon purchase of electric equipment. Key aspects of the job and scope of work include: • Replacement of fossil-fuel-based systems with efficient electric alternatives • Installation of air-source heat pumps, electric heat pump water heaters, and other efficient electric equipment • Implementation of energy-efficient solutions for facilities maintenance, operations, and landscaping equipment • Purchase and installation of commercial kitchen equipment • Completion of project implementation within a specified timeframe • Provision of periodic updates and reports on project progress and outcomes