October 29, 2024 |City of Lynn, City Services, Energy, National Grid, News

City of Lynn and National Grid Announce New Partnership to Further Clean Energy Initiatives

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Partnership made possible by U.S Department of Energy grant awarded to National Grid will provide Lynn with a full-time Energy Manager position

The city of Lynn and National Grid are pleased to announce a Community Solutions partnership that will create a new full-time Energy Manager position to help support the city’s efforts to advance clean energy initiatives and sustainability goals.

This partnership, made possible by a U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) grant through the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) awarded to National Grid in 2023, will provide the city with funding for this position and aid them in taking significant steps forward in achieving environmental and energy efficiency objectives.

“Lynn has been committed to addressing climate change and pursuing initiatives that reduce carbon emissions across the community. We look forward to working with partners such as National Grid to move this agenda forward to achieve a greener City for all.”

Lynn Mayor Jared C. Nicholson

The new Energy Manager for the city will identify and implement energy-saving measures, enhance the city’s overall energy efficiency, and help the community reach their decarbonization goals. This role will also develop community outreach strategies to empower city residents and small businesses to use energy efficiency measures and initiatives to reduce their energy burden.

The Community Solutions partnership will support the ongoing commitment to economic growth and climate change mitigation, as well as the desire to lead by example to achieve a vibrant, cost-effective, clean energy future. First-year priorities of this agreement include energy efficiency improvements to schools, municipal buildings, small businesses, and residential properties. These programs will help reduce annual utility and maintenance costs, improve operations, and reduce carbon emissions and adverse environmental impacts.

“National Grid is proud to partner with the City of Lynn on this critical initiative, and we look forward to years of continued collaboration,” said Lisa Wieland, President of National Grid New England. “By working together, we can leverage resources and expertise to create lasting change that benefits our communities and environment.”

National Grid’s partnership with the city of Lynn demonstrates the company’s commitment to supporting local municipalities across the Commonwealth in our shared goal of advancing Massachusetts’ climate objectives, working together with the communities we serve to achieve a clean, equitable, and affordable energy future.

About the City of Lynn

Lynn is a vibrant, diverse, and strong community of over 100,000 residents. With the expansive Lynn Woods on one side and the Atlantic Ocean on the other, Lynn hosts both a bustling downtown near the commuter rail station and quieter residential neighborhoods. Our community includes our residents–both life-long Lynners and New Americans–our independent small businesses and large employers, and the many community-based organizations that call Lynn home. Lynners have a proud history of hard work and strong, supportive communities, as well as a deep tradition of advocating for a better future.

About National Grid

National Grid (NYSE: NGG) is an electricity, natural gas, and clean energy delivery company serving more than 20 million people through our networks in New York and Massachusetts. National Grid is focused on building a smarter, stronger, cleaner energy future — transforming our networks with more reliable and resilient energy solutions to meet state climate goals and reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

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The above press release was submitted to us by National Grid.