Meeting Minutes 8 December 2010

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Town of Underhill
Energy Committee
7:00 pm
8 December 2010
Underhill Town Hall Kitchen

MINUTES

Call to Order: 7:10 pm
Present: Tom Moore, Irene Linde, Bob Murphy, Jerry Adams, Peter Duval, Chuck Weger (via Skype until 7:40), Steve Webster (7:50)

1) Smart Meters
Tom reported on a presentation about smart meters. They are being deployed across the state. Most people will have smart meters within a couple of years. Bob is in a five year pilot test of emonitor by pwerhousedynamics.com.

2) Energy Night/Day
We brainstormed about doing another Energy Night/Day event. To help ensure high turnout, we are going to do a series of smaller events leading up to Energy Night/Day. Schools, Senior Lunch, Library, Scouts were suggested as possible groups or places for the lead-up events. VEEP can help with presentations to kids.

Topic suggestions:
Town Hall Project Report
Ground Source Heat Pump debate
School Projects
Renewables
Conservation
Climate Crisis Update
Statistics

Steve mentioned creating a regular program of educational events.

MOTION: (Irene, Bob) to appoint Chuck and Peter to co-chair Energy Night/Day programming. PASSED.

3) New Members
Two new members were suggested for recruitment.

4) Town Report
Town Reports are due. Bob will draft the report. Please submit information to Bob.

5) Gravel Pit
Brief discussion of the possible land acquisition and gravel pit.

6) Future Agenda Items

7) Adjournment: 9:00 pm
MOTION: (Steve, Bob) To adjourn. PASSED.

Respectfully Submitted,
Peter K Duval