BOSTON – Senator John Kerry today issued the following statement on funding for the “Solar Boston” program, a new initiative from the Department of Energy. The $500,000 grant was awarded this morning at Fenway Park.

As part of the Solar Boston program, the Red Sox organization also announced the upcoming installation of a new solar energy system to provide hot water to Fenway Park.

“Solar Boston’s forward-thinking approach is exactly the kind of smart, cutting-edge innovation that has always kept our city in the lead on technology. Boston’s efforts will become a nation-wide model. By working together at the federal, state and local levels, we can ensure that Boston adopts solar energy, which will lead to lower energy costs and a cleaner, healthier environment,” said Senator Kerry.