Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
7:00 pm
14 April 2010
Underhill Town Hall
Call to Order 7:05
Present: Tom Moore, Jerry Adams, Steve Webster, Bob Murphy, Irene Linde, Peter Duval (by phone, 7:10)
1) Vermont Community Energy Mobilization
Steve reviewed the house visit procedures and the status of the project. We have interest from approximately 50 homes in Underhill and Jericho. Warehouse procedures are being revised.
2) Biomass
There is a regional committee forming to study wood pellets and wood fuel generally. Chuck will represent Underhill on the committee. The committee will study production and consumption of wood fuel.
3) Town Land-Use There is a committee forming to study establishing a special land-use plan. Irene will find out more about the effort and report back to the committee.
4) Recruitment Discussion of recruiting more members. We have many projects; having more hands available would help.
5) Energy Investment Bonding
Discussion of municipal bonding to finance renewable energy. Bob reports that 4 Vermont towns have approved this sort of financing.
6) Minutes
MOTION (Chuck, Steve): To approve the minutes of 3 March 2010. UNANIMOUS 8:20pm
7) Adjournment
MOTION (Jerry, Bob): To adjourn. UNANIMOUS 8:25pm
Respectfully Submitted,
Peter Duval, Secretary
