$184,302 Green Communities Grant Awarded To The Town Of Shrewsbury

Press release from the Town of Shrewsbury:

August 27, 2020

After a successful grant application by Keith Baldinger, Public Facilities Division Manager, the Town of Shrewsbury was awarded $184,302 for energy efficient and clean energy projects. The funds will be used for :

• The replacement of eight roof top HVAC units at Parker Road Preschool with an approximate value of $130,000. The existing units are well beyond their useful life, and will be updated with new high efficiency units.

• The replacement of 54 metal halide light fixtures in the Shrewsbury High School Field House with new LED fixtures. This has an approximate value of $28,000.

• The retrofit of 16 250w quartz lights at the Shrewsbury High School Commons area with new LED bulbs. This has an approximate value of $6,500. The two High School projects have an estimated cost savings of $17,000.

• The replacement of 24 metal halide fixtures at the Floral Street Elementary School with new LED fixtures. This has an approximate value of $7,035, and $3,038 per year in electrical savings.

• The replacement of 41 flourescent fixtures at the Oak Middle School with new LED fixtures. This has an approximate value of $12,835, and a savings of $4,400 per year in electrical savings.

• Building Operators Certificate Level II training and exam for the public Buildings Division Manager.

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This press release was produced by the Town of Shrewsbury. The views expressed here are the author’s own.