Lowell solar installations operational, expansion plans advance with $20M in grants
Lowell Sustainability Council heard updates on solar expansion and waste management initiatives. Solar panels at Wang, High School, McAuliffe, and Robinson schools have been operating since the beginning of the year, with 15 additional projects contracted and $20 million in grants available. A new
Sustainability Council · Meeting of January 22, 2026
Lowell Sustainability Council heard updates on solar expansion and waste management initiatives. Solar panels at Wang, High School, McAuliffe, and Robinson schools have been operating since the beginning of the year, with 15 additional projects contracted and $20 million in grants available. A new composting program launches in March at $20 per month with 150 residents signed up.
Solid Waste official Chris Sullivan received DEP awards for implementing AI-powered video monitoring of waste pickups and for negotiating a flat contract renewal that saved the city $500,000.
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Source: the Sustainability Council meeting of January 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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