Malden Delegation Announces $193,022 Green Communities Grant

BOSTON—State Senator Jason Lewis, State Representatives Paul Donato, Steven Ultrino, and Kate Lipper-Garabedian, and the City of Malden are excited to announce a $193,022 Green Communities grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to support Malden’s clean energy goals.

The City of Malden will use this state grant to fund energy conservation measures, including an air source heat pump, pipe insulation, a domestic HW heat pump, and pool solar thermal heating in municipal facilities including the Malden Senior Center, the Beebe School, and Malden High School.

“I'm thrilled that Malden is receiving this Green Communities state grant to help the City achieve its own energy efficiency targets, while also supporting our larger statewide climate action goals,” said State Senator Jason Lewis. “I look forward to seeing the progress that Malden continues to make as we work together to promote cleaner and more efficient energy usage in the community.”

“In a great leap towards sustainable progress, Malden proudly received a Green Communities Grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources,” said State Representative Paul Donato. “This grant will allow us to move closer to our clean energy goals. It also further emphasizes our commitment to a greener future, promoting environmental stewardship for years to come.”

“As an Environmental Justice Community, Malden has taken great steps to further our clean energy goals,” said State Representative Steve Ultrino. “I am proud of the work done by the City to invest in energy efficiency and implement projects that will continue to make our community cleaner, healthier, and safer for future generations. Congratulations again on receiving this grant and the Delegation looks forward to supporting other energy efficiency initiatives in our community.”

"I applaud the City of Malden for its successful application for a Green Communities state grant which will aid it in achieving its climate action goals," said State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian. "I joined the legislature in appropriating state funding for this important program, and it is gratifying to see a municipality in my District receive an award to support local projects focused on clean energy and climate-conscious infrastructure. I look forward to continuing to work with the State delegation and the City to address our climate crisis."

“I am happy to say the City of Malden continues to move in the right direction with respect to our energy goals,” said Malden Mayor Gary Christenson. “Becoming a Green community has certainly been beneficial to helping us achieve our energy targets. I look forward to continuing the momentum we have built and am grateful to our partners at the State for helping to make this a reality for our residents and our City.”