BOSTON – Friday, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center awarded over $52 million in grants to help upgrade public school facilities through the Green School Works program. Funded through the Department of Elementary and Secondary Education, the program aims to make K–12 public school buildings more energy-efficient, lower costs for school districts, reduce pollution, and create safer and healthier learning environments for students and educators.
“Investing in clean energy to modernize our schools is one of the smartest steps we can take to create healthier, safer learning environments for our students and educators,” said Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Rebecca Tepper. “By improving energy efficiency, we lower costs, reduce harmful pollution, and free up valuable resources to support teachers and educational programs. This is an investment in our buildings, the future of our communities, and the well-being of the next generation.”
“Schools are central gathering points to support vibrant and healthy communities,” said MassCEC CEO Dr. Emily Reichert. “That’s why we’re helping cities and towns modernize their buildings to include cleaner, more reliable energy systems, reducing air pollution and increasing comfort in our learning environments statewide. The Green School Works Program puts students’ and teachers’ health first and sets municipalities on a long-term path to more affordable facility operations.”…