Boston – The Healey-Driscoll Administration today announced the third round of grants under its Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program. This latest round awards $46.6 million to support 24 projects in affordable housing communities across Massachusetts. The funds will help upgrade and build 1,638 housing units with modern heating and cooling systems, better insulation, improved air quality, and in many cases, on-site energy generation.
These upgrades will make homes more comfortable, lower utility bills for residents, and reduce long-term maintenance costs for housing providers. Of the total housing units, 676 are retrofits of existing homes — including 126 adaptive reuse units — and 962 are new construction.
Grants will help affordable housing properties in 21 communities statewide to upgrade outdated equipment, reduce monthly energy bills, and improve indoor air quality and comfort. These improvements also help residents remain safely in their homes during power outages and extreme weather.
The grant program enables affordable housing providers to upgrade aging buildings and improve living conditions while preserving long-term affordability.
The Affordable Housing Decarbonization Grant Program was created in 2023 and awarded roughly $50 million to 14 projects in the first two rounds.
The grant awardees include Valley Community Development Corp. will receive $450,000 for its 27 Crafts Ave. project in Northampton.
Way Finders will receive $480,000 for its 213 Chestnut Street project in Holyoke.
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