Page 6 THE EVERETT ADVOCATE – FRiDAy, SEpTEmbER 4, 2026 City of Everett completes energy-efficiency upgrades at Ferry Street Fire Station New heat pump system improves air quality and comfort for firefighters while reducing energy use and operational costs The Northeast Regional Coordinator for Green Communities, Dillan Patel (left), joins Everett firefighters at Ferry Street Fire Station following the completion of energy-efficiency upgrades to the facility. (Courtesy of City of Everett) Special to The Advocate he City of Everett has completed the installation of a new high-efficiency heat T pump system at Ferry Street Fire Station, replacing aging heating infrastructure while improving air quality and comfort for firefighters who J& • Reliable Mowing Service • Spring & Fall Cleanups • Mulch & Edging • Sod or Seed Lawns • Shrub Planting & Trimming • Water & Sewer Repairs Joe Pierotti, Jr. live and work in the station around the clock. The project was made possible through a $126,675 grant from the Massachusetts Department of EnS LANDSCAPE & MASONRY CO. Masonry - Asphalt • Brick or Block Steps • Brick or Block Walls • Concrete or Brick Paver Patios & Walkways • Brick Re-Pointing • Asphalt Paving www.JandSlandscape-masonry.com • Senior Discount • Free Estimates • Licensed & Insured 617-389-1490 Designing and Constructing Ideas that are “Grounds for Success” Landscaping ergy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Competitive Grant Program, along with $29,575 in incentives from National Grid. The remaining $10,000 was covered through National Grid’s On-Bill Repayment program using solar credits from the City’s power purchase agreement with Syncarpha. By combining these funding sources, the City was able to complete the upgrade at no cost to Everett residents. “This is a great example of how we can make smart investments in our City buildings that benefit both our employees and our residents,” said Mayor Robert J. Van Campen. “We replaced a failing system, created a healthier and more comfortable environment for our firefighters and reduced the City’s long-term energy costs, all without placing the financial burden on our taxpayers. These are the kinds of practical improvements we want to continue making across Everett.” The project became a priority after the station’s steam boiler began to fail in 2024. Rather than simply replacing the aging equipment with another fossil fuel-reliant system, the City pursued grant funding to modernize the building with a more efficient heating and cooling system. The new heat pumps are projected to reduce natural gas consumption by approximately 3,546 therms and cut greenhouse gas emissions by 12.21 tons of carbon dioxide annually. That reduction is roughly equivalent to the emissions produced by burning 1,374 gallons of gasoline. The system also provides an important benefit for the firefighters stationed on Ferry Street: improved indoor air quality. Because Everett’s fire stations operate 24 hours a day and serve as both workplaces and living quarters, maintaining proper ventilation and air circulation is particularly important. The new system brings fresh air into office and living spaces while filtration helps reduce dust, mold spores, odors, smoke and emissions that can enter from the attached apparatus bay. UPGRADES| SEE PAGE 7
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