Energy Task Force - Minutes - 05/30/2023

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Minutes — Special Meeting May 30, 2023 4 oO 8
Members present: Kevin Girard (RTM), Mary Childs (RTM), David Peabody (BOF), Greg
Attanasio (BOS), Ivan Kuvalanka (elector), Ursula Moreshead (elector)
Members absent: Chris Jones (BoE),
Also present: Eversource representatives: Theresa Jackman and Jordan Shellins
1,, 2. Call to Order/Roll Call: With a quorum established, the meeting of the Energy Task
Force (ETF) was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Chair Kevin Girard.
3. Public Comments: there were no public comments
4. Approval of 4/10/23 meeting minutes: Motion by Peabody, second by Moreshead to
approve the 4/10/2023 minutes as presented. Voice vote: passed, (Attanasio abstained)
5. Review and discussion of stated charge: group discussed take aways from our past 7
meetings as well as possible action steps:
e Evaluate the option for town wide solar including options for High School, The
Friendship School, Town Hall roof areas as well as parking lot areas
e Electric Vehicle charging stations (schools, library, community center, beaches,
private shopping centers, Town Hall,
e Connect to other towns who have taken steps to be more energy efficient
e Potentially revise planning standards to require energy efficient savings as expected
in proposals
e Facilitate a bridge between current fleet to more EV/Hydrogen based vehicles
e Incorporate energy reduction measures with the replacement of HVAC systems at
the Library, CLMS, Emergency Management buildings
e Public Works department continue and increase its process for identifying
infiltration of water and addressing excess
Co-Op Public Utilities and Public Works collaboration to realize efficiencies
Research opportunities for residents to develop solar fields on private property
Capture methane from landfill
Research glass recycling
Promote public messaging for energy efficiencies

e Look into and potentially create our own public utility
Require route efficiencies by town vehicles
¢ Incorporate computerize building systems for adjustments in heating, cooling, and
lighting
e Replace all lighting with LED in town buildings
Commission energy audit
e Requirement for all town department budgets to highlight energy efficiencies to be
tracked annually
The Task Force discussed options for next steps with Theresa Jackman and Jordan Shellins,
Discussed beginning the process for benchmarking our current status. Additionally we
would like to get an independent energy audit.
6. New Business: Group discussion on next steps:
Motion made by Peabody, seconded by Kuvalanka to draft an update in report form for the
RTM, Motion carried (5-0-1) (Attanasio abstained)
7. Adjournment: Motion made by Peabody, seconded by Moreshead, Vote unanimous. Meeting
adjourned at 8:34 pm
Submitted by Mary Childs, ETF Secretary