Energy Reduction Plan

To meet one of the criteria for being designated a Green Community and to further the State’s overall goals to reduce carbon emissions through greater energy efficiency, the Town of Washington adopted this Energy Reduction Plan in July 2022.

This plan sets goals and identifies strategies to improve the energy efficiency of municipal buildings and operations, to transition to cleaner energy sources, and to save on annual energy-related expenses. Receiving the Green Community designation will qualify the Town for grants to help pay for these initiatives.

The plan was developed under the guidance of our Green Communities team — Dave Drugmand (chair), Tina Hayward, Susan Colgan, and Peter Matson. We also received considerable technical assistance from Berkshire Regional Planning Commission staff through DLTA grants.