An elementary school in Springfield, Massachusetts, is getting a $5 million upgrade of its ventilation system as part of a state grant program.
New England Public Radio reports that Glickman Elementary School is the latest of about a dozen Springfield campuses in recent years that have received or are slated to receive a modern HVAC system.
“Upgrading our HVAC systems demonstrates our commitment to a more sustainable future, and empowers our students by highlighting the importance of investing in their well-being and the environment,” Superintendent of Schools Sonia Dinnall said.
Springfield Mayor Domenic Sarno says that with most of the projects, Springfield has received about 80% funding from the state for the HVAC upgrades; the city pays for the rest.
As part of the “Green School Works” program, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center has awarded $52 million in grants to Glickman and 17 other schools. Other grants include $5 million for Horace Mann Laboratory School in Salem, $5 million for Jeanne D'Arc School in Lowell, and $4.9 million for the Lynn Vocational Technical Institute in Lowell.
