Business View Civil & Municipal l November 2022

180 CIVIL AND MUNICIPAL VOLUME 3, ISSUE 9 inclusion of solar panels to generate power and reduce costs for the structure. Municipal buildings will also be fitted with solar panels to reduce utility costs. The funding for installing solar panels to reduce energy bills will come from the state and President Biden’s Infrastructure Bill, which allows for these green initiative upgrades. As the city evolves towards being more energy efficient with the assistance of Groundwork Lawrence, a nonprofit agency, they are also exploring greener transportation options. These new green transport strategies include sourcing funding from the state to install recharging stations for electric cars and electric bicycles. But for now, these are being researched and planned. As a heavily industrialized city, most of the projects mentioned above have to take place in the heart of the 6.7 square inner city space. The highest distinction in safety. A higher standard of care. Lawrence General earns an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from Leapfrog. It takes an outstanding team to keep patients safe from medical errors, infections, and injuries. Today we are honored to recognize the Lawrence General staff for earning an “A” from Leapfrog – the nation’s top distinction for patient safety. Comprehensive care. Routine screenings. Top providers. Get back to an active, healthy life at LawrenceGeneral.org 5750 LGH_Leapfrog ad_7.5x4.9_ƒ.indd 1 11/8/22 11:30 AM Mayor Brian A. DePeña