BOSTON — The Healey-Driscoll Administration is announcing the Department of Energy Resources (DOER)’s certification of the first group of Climate Leader Communities (CLCs). Acton, Amherst, Arlington, Ashfield, Cambridge, Carlisle, Chelmsford, Easthampton, Lexington, Melrose, Natick, Pelham, Salem, Somerville, Stow, Swampscott, Truro, Watertown and Wellesley applied for and met the requirements to become CLCs. The 19 cities and towns are now eligible to apply for grants of up to $1,150,000 each for projects that reduce municipal emissions and for technical support ahead of those projects.

“Congratulations to Massachusetts’ first-ever group of Climate Leader Communities,” said Governor Maura Healey. “We are working together on all fronts to lower energy costs, and these 19 municipalities have done the hard work to cut their municipal energy costs and lower local air pollution. This new program is a triple win that strengthens communities, local economies and our environment, and we are excited to watch it grow.” Learn more at Mass DOER Green Communities Division