RenewableEnergyAccess.com | Massachusetts Green Communities Initiative Launched


RenewableEnergyAccess.com | Massachusetts Green Communities Initiative Launched

: "The Governor's office recently announced the Massachusetts Green Communities Initiative to build more environmentally-friendly, affordable housing that adheres to smart growth principles.

MassHousing, The Massachusetts Technology Collaborative (MTC), and The Enterprise Foundation (Enterprise) are participants in the initiative. Collectively these organizations will make available $209 million worth of incentives to build 1,000 new environmentally-friendly, 'green,' homes in Massachusetts. This project will not require any new taxpayer dollars.

'Combining affordable housing and environmentally-friendly smart growth isn't just about dollars and cents. It's about promoting common sense,' said the Governor's spokesman. 'By simultaneously investing in affordable housing and smart growth, Green Communities will help support our economy while maintaining the kind of diversity and healthy environment that makes Massachusetts such a great place to work, live and raise a family.'

MassHousing will provide approximately $125 million in mortgage financing. "
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