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The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources is seeking project proposals that would make state buildings more energy efficient, the department announced Monday.
The proposals would be eligible to receive some $15 million in stimulus dollars for such projects under the Massachusetts High Performance Buildings Grant Program. A part of the state’s U.S. Department of Energy-approved State Energy Program, the goal for the high-efficiency building program is to reduce fossil fuel use in buildings by 10 percent and cut electric load by 25 percent.
“We look forward to putting these stimulus funds into pilot projects that will demonstrate building energy innovations that cut operating costs, boost the Massachusetts green economy, and reduce our carbon footprint,” said Energy and Environmental Affairs Secretary Ian Bowles in a statement.
Eligible projects must meet one of the following criteria: An energy efficiency retrofit that cuts energy consumption by at least 50 percent; Demonstrate emerging technologies for heating or cooling; ”High impact” energy conservation measures for fossil-fuel heated buildings; and involve community groups in achieving energy efficiency goals.
Groups must submit proposals by Oct. 30, and grant awardees will receive between $500,000 and $5 million. The DOER expects to announce winners in December.
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