Energy Committee Agenda 10.04.22

October 4, 2022 Karen Hambleton Energy Committee, Minutes 0

Meeting at BACC 5:00-6:30 pm

Review and approval of August and September Minutes

  1. Energy Committee Participation in Bradford Town Day – see 8 below.
  2. Vital Communities Climate Change Leadership Academy Updates.  
  3. Town Hall Renovation Project – Update
  4. Municipal Weatherization Status  
    1. Highway Garage Update – repairs to the overhead door are scheduled and the weatherization work is expected to take place this October.
    1. Library, Fire Station and BACC.  Status of weatherization estimates provided to the CIP Committee for incorporation in the 2023 CIP Plan.  Part of the Library was weatherized in 2021 but the basement weatherization has yet to be completed.
  5. Solar Energy
    1. BEC is in the process of evaluating the feasibility of installing roof-top solar on all Municipal buildings.  Solar companies contacted include GSS, Revision Energy, Norwich Solar.
    1. BEC toured the new solar installation at Newbury’s wastewater treatment plant at Blodgett’s Landing.  This 100kWh ground mounted installation was built by Revision Energy at no cost to the Town.
    1. Transfer Station Property. Update from Kathleen regarding the site tour with Revision to discuss the feasibility of constructing a 100 kWh Net Metering solar installation.   
  6. Heat Pumps – No updates
  7. Kearsarge Climate Action Items – Looking for input from members regarding the mission of KCA.
  8. BEC Public Outreach
    1. Article in the October Bradford Bridge about “Celebrate Energy Efficiency Day on October 5, 2022.”
    1. Discussion of Energy Committee’s activities to celebrate Bradford Town Day 9/24/2022 and raise awareness of Bradford’s renewable energy goals.
    1. Outreach to NH politicians?
    1. Status of NHSaves Button Up Workshop November 9, 2022 at the BACC. This is an opportunity for residents and other to learn about saving electricity, insulation and air sealing, energy audit and weatherization programs, rebates on electric and gas appliances, and other incentives from Eversource.
  9. Energy Opportunities for Bradford Re: Inflation Reduction Act formerly known as Build Back Better.

The BEC will continue to report on energy saving opportunities.

  1. Other Items
  2. Conclude