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Energy Committee
Mission:
a. To make ongoing recommendations to the Select Board on matters related to the planning and implementation of policies designed to reduce energy use, to transition to renewable energy sources and production, and to provide the Town with strategies for climate resilience; and
b. to provide to the citizens of Shaftsbury education, consultation and connections to State and local resources with regard to energy conservation, household renewable energy electric generation systems, renewable- and low-energy heating and cooling systems, and other means for transitioning households away from fossil fuels.
Membership:
Each member of the Energy Committee should have expertise in one or more of the following areas:
• Design and construction of high performance buildings
• Photoelectric systems
• Design and construction of electrical systems
• Energy planning and/or management of the electrical grid
• Other renewable technologies such as biodiesel, geothermal systems, biomass heating, local food systems and the like
• Community engagement
