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

Public Meeting Notice: July 13, 2009 7pm Atkinson Town Hall

Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee

Next Public Meeting:

Monday July 13, 2009

Time: 7:00 pm

Place: Atkinson Town Hall

Purpose: To draft Energy Efficiency chapter for the Master Plan and 2008 Energy Report in preparation for presentation to Board of Selectmen.

The public is invited.

Meeting Minutes of June 29, 2009

ATKINSON ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
June 29, 2009
7:00pm
Atkinson Town Hall

Attendance: Michelle Veasey, Judy Wainwright, Michael Mascola, Jim Garrity

Agenda: The committee met with Julie LaBranche, Senior Planner, Rockingham Planning Commission to review the draft Chapter of the Master Plan Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development and to review the 2008 Atkinson Enery Study draft.

Detailed discussions were held on both document. Julie will make final changes and submit final documents to the committee within several weeks.

Meeting was adjouned.

Next meetings: Monday July 13, 7pm at Atkinson Town Hall to review the final documents. Notice was duly posted. Monday July 27, 7pm at Atkinson Town Hall to present Energy Study findings to the Board of Selectmen.

Respectfully submitted by Jim Garrity, Clerk

Meeting Minutes of June 8, 2009

ATKINSON ENERGY EFFICIENCY COMMITTEE
June 8, 2009
7:00pm
Atkinson Town Hall

Attendance: Judy Wainwright, Michael Mascola, Jim Garrity

Agenda: The committee met with Julie LaBranche, Senior Planner, Rockingham Planning Commission to review the draft Chapter of the Master Plan Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Development.

Detailed discussions were held and the committee and Julie agreed to meet again on Monday June 29 to look at a (hopefully) final draft.

Meeting was adjourned.

Next meeting: Monday June 29, 7pm at Atkinson Town Hall. Notice was duly posted.

Respectfully submitted by Jim Garrity, Clerk