Brookline Grant Aims To Increase Energy Efficiency Townwide

BROOKLINE, MA — The Department of Public Works Sustainability and Natural Resources Division has announced the town is participating in the 2025 through 2027 Mass Save Community First Partnership. The initiative provides Brookline with a three-year grant totaling $126,000 to support local energy efficiency goals. The funding allows for the hiring of a part-time Energy Advocate to assist residents and small business owners with personalized guidance regarding renewable energy and efficiency opportunities.

The town recently hired Caroline Staudt for this new role. Staudt's main duty is to help community members schedule no-cost Home Energy Assessments and review energy bills to determine eligibility for discounted utility rates. She also provides information on available rebates and incentives for insulation, air sealing, and heat pump installations. The town intends to collaborate with Mass Save sponsors, including Eversource and National Grid, to provide solutions aimed at reducing energy consumption. These programs are available to both renters and property owners. Given the high volume of rental housing in the town, officials are reportedly focusing on increasing participation among landlords and tenants through targeted outreach. Staudt expressed her commitment to the role and the community.

"I am thrilled to work with Brookline residents and empower them to take action to make their homes and businesses more climate friendly and more comfortable," Staudt said.

Residents and business owners may meet with Staudt for individual support regarding program incentives. She will begin holding monthly office hours in March 2026.

An initial session was held earlier this week at the Putterham Library on 959 W Roxbury Parkway. Future dates and locations will be posted on the town event calendar and social media pages for the Department of Public Works. Staudt is also available for one-on-one consultations outside of these designated office hours. Residents can reach her by phone at 617-730-2097 or by email. Those wishing to schedule a Home Energy Assessment directly may call 617-329-4823 or visit the Mass Save website. Additional details about the partnership and energy efficiency resources are available on the town website.

Mass Save is a collaborative effort involving various electric and natural gas utilities across the state. The organization provides services, rebates, and training to help residents and businesses make energy-efficient changes.

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