Energy Committee
Energy Committee Charge
The purpose of the Energy Committee is to review various energy programs available to the Town of Exeter. The committee may make recommendations to the Select Board and town meeting for potential implementation. These areas will include, but not be limited to:
- Review methods to reduce town energy consumption (electric, natural gas, fuel consumption, any fossil fuel consumption);
- Review the town’s recycling program currently being administered by the Department of Public Works;
- Evaluation of annual energy-related legislation being proposed in the state legislature and report to the Select Board on implications for Exeter;
- Review the latest IECC energy codes to see if and how they may be adopted by the town of Exeter;
- Review the potential for implementing “smart cities” technology including LED lighting that would lead to energy and budgetary savings for the town;
- Review opportunities for implementation of solar and other alternative energies in the town;
- Review education methods for town residents regarding energy programs and potential efficiencies;
- Research and education on various tax incentives available to residents that involve alternative energies for the home and/or business;
- Periodic updates to the Town and Select Board regarding energy related programs, initiatives, available grants, etc.;
- Review any available state programs and grants to provide for the promotion of alternative energy (primarily through the Office of Energy Planning and NHDES);
- Develop recommendations for uses of funds available in the town’s energy capital reserve fund, established by Article 34 of the 2010 town warrant;
- Review any other programs or activities in town government that may include an energy savings component, “green technology” component, or green infrastructure component.
Adopted: Select Board, November 13, 2017
The committee meets the second Wednesday of the month at 3:30 p.m.
| Member | Member |
|---|---|
| Cliff Sinnott, Chair | Michael Drunsic |
| Amy Farnham, Vice Chair | Mark Lemos |
| Stephanie Marshall, Clerk | VACANT |
| Julie Gilman, Select Board Rep. |
Niko Papakonstantis, Select Board Alt. |
| Student Representatives: Olivia Shore & Neila O'Brien |
Updated: September 17, 2024
Electric and Plug In Hybid vehicles represent an important opportunity to increase energy efficiency and reduce greenhouse gas emission in our automobiles. There were over 10,000 such vehicles registered in New Hampshire in 2023 and that number is growing rapidly, as it is in Exeter. Electric vehicles, while often more expensive to purchase initially, can be financially attractive when combined with lower operating and maintenance costs, as well as $3750-$7500 in Federal rebates for most models. Please explore the links below for additional information.
The Energy Committee has partnered with the non-profit organization Window Dressers to bring low-cost Window Insert opportunity to Exeter.
January 18th-23rd | Exeter Town Hall | 9 Front Street
Inserts are assembled using a community build model. Much like the old-fashioned barn-raising, members of the community gather together over several days to build all of the inserts that have been ordered in their community.
Exeter, NH - August 6th, 2024: Exeter has been challenged by our neighboring municipalities to compete in the "Seacoast Green Challenge". In this friendly race to be the "Seacoast Green Challenge Champion", we are competing with Dover, Portsmouth, Newmarket and Durham to see how many residents will "opt-up" and choose greener electric choices through our community power programs.
Benefits
Solar Array Latest News:
The Town of Exeter has executed a contract with ReVision Energy to construct a 1.77-megawatt solar array at the Cross Rd. Landfill site. The executed contract is available below. Once constructed, a facility of this size has the capacity to offset 92% of the Town’s current electricity use for municipal operation, turning this Brownfields site from a liability, to an asset.
Want to see how much energy our 50kW Solar Array at the Department of Public Works is generating?
Check out our SOLAR ARRAY DASHBOARD for a live report on yearly, monthly, weekly or even daily production.
The information below was pulled together by the Exeter Energy Committee to inform residents of Exeter about the available rebates and tax credits related to energy and sustainability.
