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Monday, April 11, 2011

Minutes of Meeting: April 11, 2011

Regular Meeting
Monday April 11, 2011

Members in attendance: Michelle Veasey, Judy Wainwright, Michael Mascola, Jim Garrity

1)Committee meets with the Selectman Friel to discuss feedback on the Energy Audit Report.

2)Regular committee meeting to discuss future meetings and priorities.

3)Michelle gave feedback on the Local Energy Committee Workshop.

4)Jim will send the report to Unitil and ask them to work on solutions.

5)Discussion about future educational opportunities.

6)Meeting adjourned at 8:20pm

Monday, March 21, 2011

Monday, March 21, 2011

Presentation of Energy Audit to Board of Selectmen
Monday March 21, 2010

1)Elmer Arborgast of Arborgast Energy Auditing presented an executive summary of the Town Building Energy Audits, accompanied by members of the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee.

- Energy Conservation Measures (ECM) were highlighted to show some potential savings.
- Discussion of reprogramming the mechanical and air handling systems at the Kimball Public Library.

2)The Selectmen listened and asked questions of Mr. Arborgast. He will make updates based on questions and suggestions from the Board.

3)Final report will be submitted to the Selectmen in electronic and paper format. The Committee will then distribute portions of the larger report to individual town departments.

Monday, March 14, 2011

Minutes of Regular Meeting: March 14, 2010

Minutes from March 14, 2011
Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee
Atkinson Town Hall
7:05pm - 8:40pm

Attendees:
Judy Wainwright
Michelle Veasey
Michael Mascola
Jim Garrity

AGENDA:
1) The Committee reviewed in detail the latest version of the report from the Energy Auditor. Changes were suggested. We will communicate with the Energy Auditor our needs for the presentation to the Selectmen on March 21.

2) We will send the current version of the Audit Report to the Selectmen tonight.

3) Jim Garrity will prepare the committee to commission documentation for the Selectmen for April. (7 members and 2 alternates)

4) April 2 is the Local Energy Solutions Conference.

5) Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm

Monday, October 11, 2010

Minutes from October 11, 2010 Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee

Monday, October 11, 2010
Minutes from October 11, 2010
Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee
Atkinson Town Hall
7:05pm - 8:17pm

Attendees:
Judy Wainwright
Michelle Veasey
Michael Mascola
Jim Garrity

AGENDA:
1) Michelle reviewed communications which she has had with NH OEP regarding our bid award and how we will use it. They have approved of our plan to add Atkinson Academy to our list of buildings. The amended bid from our winning vendor has been received. The committee will meet with the Board of Selectmen tonight to make recommendation of the winning energy auditor.

2) Update given by Michelle on the potential contract with the winning bidder.

3) Update on Atkinson Energy Fair
- Sat Nov 6, 10am - 1pm at Kimball Public Library
- Rotating 10 minute presentations will include:
a) MyEnergyPlan.net by Julia Dundorf from Clean Air Cool Planet.
b) Unitil's energy efficiency, audit and rebate programs.
c) Atkinson's energy audit grant award and project plan overview.
d) Current rebates, tax credits and incentives (State & Federal).
Light refreshments will be served.
Judy will print posters and place around town.

4) Atkinson Volunteer/Club Expo: next Wednesday night 6-8pm at Kimball Library. We will have a table and talk about the AEEC.

5) Atkinson Tree Lighting at Atkinson Country Club: we have been asked to have a table; we will.

6) Energy Committee Vs. Energy Commission: Jim Garrity explained the new enabling state law allowing towns to establish Energy Commissions and the differences between committees and commissions. The committee voted 4 - 0 to ask the Board of Selectmen to create an Atkinson Energy Commission (to replace the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee) before the end of 2010. Jim Garrity will prepare the request.

7) Meeting adjourned at 8:17pm

Wednesday, September 22, 2010

Atkinson Energy Fair - November 6, 2010

Learn about ways that you can save energy at home! The Atkinson Energy Fair will be held on Saturday, November 6, 2010 at the Kimball Library Conference Room from 10 am until 1pm. Drop in to learn about great tools, tips and opportunities to save on your energy bills!

Monday, August 9, 2010

Minutes from August 9, 2010

Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee
August 9, 2010 bidder interview. Atkinson Town Hall
4:30pm - 6:30pm

Attendees:
Judy Wainwright
Michelle Veasey
Michael Mascola
Jim Garrity
- Guest: Vendor bidder

AGENDA:
1) The committee met with one of the Energy Audit vendor finalists for an in-depth interview. Discussed were capabilities, training, potential project plan. The meeting was productive and educational.

2) Next meeting to be held at the call of the chair.

3) Meeting adjourned at 7:45pm

Sunday, August 8, 2010

Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee
August 2, 2010 bidder interview. Atkinson Town Hall
5:00pm - 7:00pm

Attendees:
Judy Wainwright
Michelle Veasey
Michael Mascola
Jim Garrity
- Guest: Dave Weymouth, Atkinson Maintenance Supervisor
- Guest: Vendor bidder

AGENDA:
1) The committee met with one of the Energy Audit vendor finalists for an in-depth interview. Discussed were capabilities, training, potential project plan. The meeting was productive and educational.

2) Next vendor interview meeting will be held on Monday August 9, 2010 at 4:30pm at Atkinson Town Hall.

3) Meeting adjourned at 7:00pm