Energy Task Force - Minutes - 05/01/2025

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Meeting May 1, 2025 aN 9 39
5:30 PM - Waterford Town Hall 1 = =
Louise Appleby Room
Members present: Mary Childs (RTM), Kate MacKenzie (RTM), Chris Jones (BOE) (phone), Ivan
Kuvalanka (elector),
Members absent: Greg Attanasio (BOS), Joshua Kelley (BOF), Ursula Moreshead (elector)
Also present: John Mullen (Planning Director), Gary Schneider (Director of Public Works), Sandy
Kiniston (Public Works Department), Garrett Cudgma (Resource Lighting and Energy)
1., 2. Call to Order/Roll Call: With a quorum established, the meeting of the Energy Task Force
(ETF) was called to order at 5:31 p.m. by Chair, M. Childs
3. Public Comments: there were no public comments
4. Approval of 3/25/25 meeting minutes: Motion to approve the 3/25/25 meeting minutes as
presented made by K. MacKenzie and seconded by I. Kuvalanka. Motion passed.
5. Review and discussion of stated charge: 1. Review audits of consumption, 2. Identify any
data needs based on those audits, 3. Address the energy policy of the town.
6. New Business:
Representative Garrett Cudgma from Resource Lighting and Energy shared a presentation with
those present. Incentives for this energy efficiency program are available until the end of
2025. The project presented includes potential work regarding transformers, refrigeration
controls, aerators, piping insulation, and vending machines. As described the project would
save the town $819 per month. At the end of the 60 month 0% financing period, our savings
would be $8,975 per month. Those present discussed next steps and a potential timeline. The
Energy Task Force agreed to draft a letter to send to the First Selectman in support of an
additional presentation and sharing of information.
7. Adjournment: Motion to adjourn meeting made by K. MacKenzie, seconded by I. Kuvalanka.
Meeting adjourned at 6:20.
Minutes respectfully submitted by M. Childs, ETF Chair