HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes - Energy Committee - 07/02/2015Minutes South Burlington Energy Committee 7/2/15
Committee Members Attending: Keith Epstein, Marcy Murray, Karen McKenny, Don
Cummings, Patty Tashiro, Linda McGinnis, Fred Kosnitsky
Guests Attending: Tom Murray, Jeremy King (Vermont Gas)
Public Attending: Roseanne Greco, Steve Roy
Tom Murray and Jeremy King of Vermont Gas Systems reviewed the array of projects
they have undertaken in support of the South Burlington GUEP efforts.
Members of the Committee gave updates of progress on a number of the activities we are
working on.
Outreach: advertising in Other Paper; upcoming Library workshops; house parties;
preparing for City Fest in August; etc.
Don moved and Keith seconded that the Committee authorize up to $1500 (with the
intention of using less if possible) for prizes, banners, brochures and other materials for
City Fest. Passed unanimously.
Solar Initiative – Linda gave update.
Planning Commission – The Committee discussed recommendations to pass on th the
Planning Commission.
Linda moved and Karen seconded a motion the SBEC draft a letter to the Planning
Commission in support of Stretch Energy Codes for all buildings, and support for three
roof options for new buildings: solar ready; green roofs; and amenity spaces. These
measures will be good for the City and support our GUEP effort.
Respectfully submitted, Fred Kosnitsky