HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Energy Committee - 10/06/2020
Approved Meeting Minutes
October 6, 2020
Committee members present: Andrew Chalnick, Keith Epstein, Ethan Goldman, Marcy Murray, Tim
Perrin, Ken Pulido, MJ Reale, Richard Shrake, Sam Swanson
Committee members absent: Linda McGinnis, Karen Mckenny
Community members present: Michael Mittag
City staff present: Ilona Blanchard, Lou Bresee
Meeting conducted online via GoToMeeting.
Andrew called the meeting to order at 6:45 p.m. Rich agreed to scribe.
Ilona and Lou presented the general plan to use the energy fund to finance the proposed solar array and
battery installation on the new City Center. They answered several financial questions, especially with
regard to what it means for future efficiency projects when the fund is at or below zero. Several members
pointed out that from a public relations standpoint, this is a valuable project.
Keith moved and Andrew seconded a motion to endorse the project as follows:
The SBEC supports use of the energy fund in connection with the 180 Market Street solar array
and battery storage. The SBEC in endorsing this project recommends that the Council sustain
investment in other cost effective energy efficiency projects. The SBEC would also expect
regular reports on operation of the array and the battery.
The motion passed with 8 yes votes and one abstention.
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.
Next Meeting
TBD
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