ACCOMPLISHMENTS
View the list of accomplishments, many achieved collaboratively with the Hamilton Environmental Impact Committee (HEIC), the Wenham Climate Action and Sustainability Committee (WCASC), and the Hamilton Wenham Regional School District (HWRSD). With the continued collective efforts of both towns, private businesses, schools, non-profit organizations, and residents, net-zero carbon emissions by 2040 is achievable. For a map of the locations listed below scroll to the bottom of this page.
2025
Recognition: Victoria Masone, the energy manager for both towns, was awarded the “Leading by Example Award” by the State House
Hamilton and Wenham
Learn more about this award.
Pending Approval
Iron Rail Solar Array
Iron Rail
Wenham
- Town would pay a fixed energy rate for 25 years and could end up saving between $800,000 and $900,000.
- System could offset 63% if municipal load in Wenham.
Learn more about this project.
Pending Approval
HWRSD Solar Parking Canopy (Example in photo is at Beverly HS)
Bay Rd.
Hamilton
- HWRSD will purchase electricity at a discounted rate from Solect Energy.
- Solect Energy will cover most costs for construction and installation with an estimated completion date of 2026.
- Electrification of the heating and cooling system in the HS Library (pending grant approval)
Learn more about this project.
Pending Grant Approval
Hamilton Water Treatment Plant
Pine Tree Drive
Hamilton
- Rooftop solar and efficiency upgrades.
Estimated Completion: early 2026
Hamilton Housing Authority (HHA)
Railroad Ave. and Rust St.
Hamilton
- HHA able to buy power from Sunwealth for 20 years with an estimated savings of $135,000-$140,000.
- Sunwealth will cover most of the development, construction, installation, and maintenance for the project.
Learn more about this project.
2025
HWRSD
Bay Rd.
Hamilton and Wenham
- EPA awarded $5 million in grant money to HWRSD.
- Contract with Doherty’s Garage locks in an electric rate so gas and fossil fuel cost fluctuations will no longer be a concern.
Learn more about this project.
2025
Green Town Hall
577 Bay Rd.
Hamilton
- Awarded a $500,000 decarbonization grant from Green Communities.
- Will include geothermal and solar.
Learn more about this project.
2025
Wenham Town Hall
138 Main St.
Wenham
- Awarded $500,000 decarbonization grant from Green Communities for renovation of the HVAC systems at Town Hall including geothermal heat pumps and canopy solar.
- Built envelope weatherization (2023)
- LED lighting retrofit (2019)
2024
Purchased a Ford Lightning eTruck
DPW
Hamilton
2023
2 EV DC Fast Charging Stations Installed
1 Asbury St.
Patton Park
Hamilton
EV Charging Stations Installed
Gordon College
255 Grapevine Rd.
Wenham
Level 2 EV Charging Stations Installed
HW HS and MS
775 Bay Rd.
Hamilton
- LED lighting retrofit in the HS gym and hallways (2020)
- HVAC controls upgrade (2018)
Electrification of HVAC at the Council on Aging with air-source head pumps
10 School St.
Wenham
2023
Public Safety Building
Bay Rd.
Hamilton
- Built enveloped weatherization and HVAC optimization and upgrade.
- LED Lighting retrofits (2019)
2023
Iron Rail Building
91 Grapevine Rd.
Wenham
- Built envelope weatherization
- LED lighting retrofit (2021)
2023
HWRSD Administrative Building
5 School St.
Wenham
- LED lighting retrofit
- Built envelope weatherization (2022)
2023
Buker School
5 School St.
Wenham
- LED lighting retrofit
2023
HW Public Library
14 Union St.
Hamilton
- Heating and cooling of the Meeting Room (forthcoming)
- Built envelope weatherization
- 140kW of rooftop solar panels (2022)
- LED lighting retrofit (2021)
- HVAC Retrocommissioning (2021)
Learn more about this project.
2022
Winthrop School
325 Bay Rd.
Hamilton
- Built envelope weatherization
- Upgraded HVAC control system
2021
Brick Ends Farm
464 Highland St.
Hamilton
- Mandated town composting
2021
Council on Aging
School St.
Wenham
- LED lighting retrofit
- Heat Pumps
2021
Iron Rail Boy Scout Barn
Iron Rail
Wenham
- LED lighting retrofit
2020
Land based solar panels
Chebacco Rd.
Hamilton
- 1 MW generated from solar panels on capped landfill installed by Ameresco.
- Hamilton saves $287,000 in energy costs over 20 years.
Learn more about this project.
2019
HW Recreation Center
14 Union St.
Hamilton
LED lighting retrofit
2019
Fire Station
140 Main St.
Wenham
LED lighting retrofit
2019
Police Department
140 Main St.
Wenham
LED lighting retrofit
2018
Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program rolled out to give residents an option for competitive electricity supply for their homes.
Hamilton (Town wide)
- Product available through this program contains additional renewable energy content.
2016
LED Streetlight conversion
Town wide in Hamilton and
Wenham
LED lighting retrofit