Climate Committee backs geothermal energy push for MCI development
Climate Action Committee unanimously backs geothermal energy network for MCI development. The committee, led by Chair Brad Dye, approved a resolution from Fran Cummings urging planners to prioritize ground-source wells and thermal energy piping for the mixed-use site, along with solar and energy
Climate Action Committee · Meeting of June 10, 2026
CONCORD — Climate Action Committee unanimously backs geothermal energy network for MCI development. The committee, led by Chair Brad Dye, approved a resolution from Fran Cummings urging planners to prioritize ground-source wells and thermal energy piping for the mixed-use site, along with solar and energy recovery systems. Megan Zammutto reported that Weston and Sampson were selected for the Municipal Vulnerability Program 2.0 with a $50,000 award for community resilience planning.
The committee also committed to supporting adoption of a decarbonization roadmap at June presentations to the School Committee and Select Board, positioning Concord to pursue Climate Leader designation if adopted.
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Source: the Climate Action Committee meeting of June 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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