Cape Light Compact Electrifying 100 LowIncome Homes

HYANNIS – A new program from Cape Light Compact will electrify local low-income homes as the region continues efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. Administrator Maggie Downey said the Cape and Vineyard Electrification Offering is a pilot project that will target 100 homes, with 80 of them being deed-restricted. “So that when it’s sold, it’s sold to another person who is low- to moderate-income. Remember, we’re bringing potentially $50,000 worth of repair funds to the home and we want to make sure those improvements stay with the home regardless of who lives there,” said Downey. Upgrades include electric heat pumps…