Westwood's Thomas Philbin Among "Leading By Example" Recipients

Thomas Philbin, Westwood’s Energy Manager, was honored at the Massachusetts State House on December 6, 2018 with a Public Sector Individual Award in the 12th annual Leading by Example awards. These awards, given by the Baker-Polito administration, recognize those who promote clean energy and sustainable initiatives.

Philbin received this honor because of a number of clean energy initiatives and broad stakeholder collaboration across the Town. As a recipient of a DOER Green Communities Energy Manager grant award, this includes efforts advancing the installation of 780 kW of solar in the town, extensive energy efficiency projects, initiating efforts for DOER Green Community designation, and planning for future “near zero energy buildings.

“DOER is proud to partner with state and local agencies through our Leading by Example Program to provide them with the tools they need to remain on the cutting edge of clean energy innovation”, said Department of Energy Resources Commissioner Judith Judson. “These investments mean real savings – not only in emissions and energy use, but also in operational costs for municipalities, colleges and facilities.”

“We are pleased to recognize the efforts of today’s awardees and the many public agencies that work hard to fulfill the Commonwealth’s commitment to energy sustainability,” said Division of Capital Asset Management and Maintenance Commissioner Carol Gladstone.

Philbin has served as Westwood’s Energy Manager since 2013. He is an alumnus of the University of Michigan, holding a PhD in Environmental Health Sciences.

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