Eligible Matching Grant Purchases
Communities are utilizing Clean Energy Choice matching grants for a wide variety of clean energy goods and services. Eligible purchases range from renewable electricity generating equipment to clean energy related educational materials. Below is a sample of items that some communities have purchased:
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Photovoltaic Solar Installations: Installing a solar energy system on municipal buildings reduces energy costs  and helps to educate residents about the power of clean energy technologies. Click here to learn how you can supplement Clean Energy Choice grants with MTC’s Commonwealth Solar rebate program. Using funds from both of these programs, a number of towns have covered 100% of the cost of PV installations. |
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Energy Efficiency Measures: Implement cost saving energy efficiency measures in green building and  renovation projects on municipally owned public buildings. Communities can request Clean Energy Choice matching grants to cover up to 50% of the total cost of a project. Learn more about green building features and their benefits >> |
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Solar Powered Trash Compactors: |
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Community Energy/Sustainability Staff  Salaries: Hire a professional staff person to manage and oversee your community’s clean energy goals and initiatives. |
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Public Outreach Materials: Spread the word about the benefits of clean energy in your community!  Clean Energy Choice matching grants can be used for printing fliers and brochures, or other costs associated with putting on local outreach events such as clean energy/sustainability fairs. |
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Teacher Training: Teach clean energy in the schools! Matching grants can cover the cost of books, publications, field trips  and other educational materials that help teachers implement clean energy related curriculums. Costs associated with teacher development conferences and workshops are covered as well. |
containers, a solar powered trash compactor automatically compresses trash to reduce the number of collection trips and eliminate trash overflow.
