HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Energy Committee - 07/16/2020
Approved Meeting Minutes
July 16, 2020
Committee members present: Andrew Chalnick, Karen Mckenny, Keith Epstein, Richard Shrake, Sam
Swanson, MJ Reale, Ken Plato, Ethan Goldman
Committee members absent: Linda McGinnis, Tim Perrin, Marcy Murray
Community members present: None
City staff present: Ilona Blanchard
Meeting conducted online via GoToMeeting.
Andrew called the meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. Rich agreed to scribe.
Andrew welcomed new members of the committee. All committee members introduced themselves.
Andrew will share the Google drive location of the orientation materials with new members.
Keith presented the 2019 annual report reviewing the mission, accomplishments, and activities of the
committee. He noted it would be worthwhile to publicize more robustly our accomplishments so the
public knows what we are achieving.
Andrew provided some context regarding the development of a Climate Action Plan, noting that in
addition to it being a stated goal of both the SBEC and City Council, it also provides an opportunity for a
more active relationship between the two bodies.
Andrew proceeded to review the slideshow developed for the SBEC’s presentation to City Council,
acknowledging Linda’s hard work in assembling it. Andrew noted that the presentation reflects both the
need for and process of developing a CAP as well specific actions and goals to pursue in tandem with the
CAP.
In reviewing the slideshow there was significant discussion concerning:
●Responsibility for tracking and recording money saved through various energy project
implementations in the city
●The complexity of re-negotiating the net metering cap for the city and school district.
●The benefits of renewable energy irrespective of net metering.
●The possibility of requiring landlords to bring properties up to code at either sale of property or
re-rental. Ethan will follow up with Burlington to get an idea of how their policy is working.
Andrew asked Ilona to request a 30 minute slot with City Council in September. Andrew and Keith (and
possibly Linda) will present.
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The remainder of the agenda items pushed to August meeting
Adjournment
The meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m.
Next Meeting
TBD
South Burlington Energy Committee
575 Dorset Street
South Burlington, VT 05403
(802) 846-4106
www.SouthBurlingtonVT.gov
facebook.com/SouthBurlington