Town Report for
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The Norwich Energy Committee charge (approved by the Selectboard 6-27-18):
Make recommendations to the Selectboard regarding Town policy on energy-related matters. The NEC works with residents, businesses and the Town to promote energy education and awareness, reduce energy consumption, improve the efficiency of energy used, promote renewable energy generation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on both an absolute and per capita basis. In FY20 [July 2019 – June 2020], the NEC continued outreach and promotions to residents and prepared and launched an umbrella campaign, Save 20% in ‘20, to encourage household emissions reductions and highlight the range of effective climate actions and their interconnections. It was promoted through the NEC web site, list serv posts, yarnbombs and knitted scarves, printed literature, collaborations with the Congregational Church and the Norwich Nursery School, and the Norwich Parade. Activities included: Home weatherization:
Solar: more than 40 households committed to new or more solar, for a total ~300 kW installed capacity. In addition, a 500 kW solar array was built on Norwich Fire District land, with King Arthur Flour as the electricity user. Transportation:
Food choices and emissions: A new campaign was developed, Eat Low & Local, for three household-level actions: 1) eat more plant-based food, 2) avoid factory-farmed meat, and 3) reduce food waste. The NEC arranged for discounts with four farms with Norwich operations; 29 households participated. Town reduction of fossil fuel use:
Other:
The NEC meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7 pm at Tracy Hall or by Zoom. For more information, contact Linda Gray (649-2032, [email protected]). Chair: Linda Gray, terms ends March 2021 Vice-Chair: Aaron Lamperti, term ends March 2021 Susan Hardy, terms ends March 2023 Suzanne Leiter, term ends March 2022 Norm Levy, term end March 2021 Charlie Lindner, term ends March 2022 Erich Rentz, term ends March 2023 |