Renew supports energy upgrades for homeowners, small business owners and municipal buildings in Andover, Lawrence and North Andover.
The Renew Program, supported by the Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund, integrates with the Mass Save® program to provide support for clean energy and energy efficiency upgrades for the Merrimack Valley communities impacted by the 2018 gas explosions. Our program is managed by the Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund Coalition, which was established as part of the settlement with Columbia Gas after the explosions. The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources and the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office co-administer the Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund to help residents and businesses in Andover, Lawrence and North Andover.
If you live in one of the three communities, Renew allows you to access funds to help complete energy efficiency upgrades at your home. The Fund also has training programs to join the clean energy workforce and information about the development of a geothermal microgrid. If you’d like to learn more, please don’t hesitate to contact us.
Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund Coalition Partners
Abode Energy Management (Abode) is an energy management and consulting services firm based in Concord, Massachusetts. Abode is focused on creating innovative solutions to drive energy efficiency and carbon reduction in residential buildings. Our collective experience—in building performance, energy efficiency, decarbonization technologies, and contractor management—enables us to deliver engaging, impactful climate solutions for utilities, contractors, and homeowners.
All in Energy is a non-profit organization on a mission to accelerate an inclusive energy economy. The organization bring energy efficiency and renewable energy to underserved communities, while increasing job opportunities for diverse talent in the clean energy industry.
AMEDAL is a non-profit faith based organization serving Lawrence and its surrounding towns. The organization unites leaders of the Christian faith for mutual support, solidarity, social and spiritual development; to meet the multiple needs of the communities, engaging young people and families in social actions to transform communities, one block at a time.
The Greater Lawrence Community Action Council (GLCAC) is a non-profit organization committed to enhancing the quality of life for residents in the Greater Lawrence area. We offer a variety of services, including affordable housing, child care and education, health and nutrition programs, consumer protection and legal services, fuel assistance, and immigration support. Our mission is to empower individuals to achieve economic stability and well-being through accessible services, education, and community collaborations. GLCAC works closely with local, state, and federal governments, as well as private agencies, to create opportunities and provide hope for those living in poverty. Our vision is to replace poverty with opportunity, enabling all people to realize their highest quality of life.
The mission of the Federación Hispana de Comerciantes (Hispanic Federation of Merchants) is to unite and advocate for Hispanic merchants and open new opportunities to advocate for themselves, increase capacity, identify existing resources, and create new resources for our community.
Nectar Community Investments is a certified CDFI and CDC that provides flexible growth capital, technical assistance and strategic advisory services to small business owners and homeowners in historically disinvested communities. Our purpose is to build generational wealth to close the racial wealth gap. With our robust advice, resourced networks and capital investment, we aim to grow sustainable, thriving and diverse communities driven by equal access and opportunity. Established in 2022 through the merger of Mill Cities Community Investments and the Foundation for Business Equity, Nectar has provided $29.7 million in small business and residential loans, supporting more than 500 businesses and nearly 1,000 homeowners.
