In the spirit of this New Year, the Green Corner would like to present a new feature to our articles which we hope you'll find informative and engaging. We are inviting you to submit your questions, comments, and concerns regarding any and all green/energy issues - including suggestions for future Green Corner articles. We want to hear from you, our community, on what's important to you and what you have to share. Please send emails to HYPERLINK "mailto:maryhumphries328@gmail.com"maryhumphries328@gmail.com. We look forward to hearing from you! In addition, we are excited to share this breaking news: Mass Solar Loan Program Begins The long-awaited Mass Solar Loan Program was finally launched on Dec. 17th. Low-interest loans are now available for solar installations on single-family homes and residential buildings up to three units, with all lenders offering loans between $3,000 and $35,000 and some lenders offering loans up to $60,000. The program provides funding to Massachusetts banks and credit unions to incentivize lenders to make solar lending a part of their portfolios and to make solar loans available to borrowers with lower incomes or credit scores. It is a program run in partnership by the Department of Energy Resources (DOER) and the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center (MassCEC). As of mid-December., Bank Five, First Citizens' Federal Credit Union, North Brookfield Savings Bank, Shrewsbury Federal Credit Union, UMassFive College Federal Credit Union, and Weymouth Bank offer Mass Solar Loans, with more due to begin participating over the coming weeks. Residents can visit Mass Solar Loan HYPERLINK "http://www.masssolarloan.com/"website for a list of participating solar installers and lenders, tips on how to select a solar installer and the steps for participating in the program. Residents may also call 617-712-1121 for more information We send you our very best wishes for a happy, healthy, and green New Year! Mary Humphries for the Warwick Buildings and Energy Committee