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On Saturday, October 23, the buzz in Medford was all about energy. At the base of “Windy,” the newly named wind turbine at the McGlynn Elementary and Middle Schools, area residents, town and state officials, and exhibitors enjoyed the sun – and wind – as they learned about energy in their homes, vehicles, and products.
Medford Green Communities Awards Photo Set
The Department of Energy Resources, city of Medford, and Mass Energy Consumers Alliance hosted the “Harvest Your Energy Festival” for area residents to learn how to save energy and money, tap the power of solar energy, and connect with free energy assessments and efficiency rebates – all while enjoying a beautiful fall day. Festival attendees were able to ride a hybrid bicycle, meet Red Sox mascot Wally the Green Monster, check out a plug-in hybrid car, and see what students are learning about energy in the local schools.
The cities and towns of Arlington, Cambridge, Lexington, Medford, Melrose, Newton, and Salem were given ceremonial grant checks to recognize their designation as Green Communities. Grants will be used to finance projects that cut energy use and use renewable sources. Thirty-five communities have already earned Green Community designation.
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