Littleton was certified as a Green Community by the MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) on December 22, 2015
Certified Green Communities meet these five program criteria:
- provide as-of-right siting in designated locations for renewable/alternative energy generation, research & development, or manufacturing facilities;
- adopt an expedited application and permit process for as-of-right energy facilities;
- establish an energy use baseline and develop a plan to reduce energy use by twenty percent within five years;
- purchase only fuel-efficient vehicles; and
- adopt the Board of Building Regulations and Standards (BBRS) Stretch Code.
Learn more about Becoming a Designated Green Community