Records of Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee: February 2012

Friday, February 24, 2012

Reminder: Energy Commission Meeting - Monday, 2/27/12 at 7pm

Hi All,

I am sharing some documents that Denise sent regarding organization, etc. for the Button Up Event. They will be helpful for our discussion on Monday night.

We will begin our meeting talking via conference call with Elmer Arbogast.

Michelle

> Date: Tue, 21 Feb 2012 18:09:38 -0500
> From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
> To: mveasey@msn.com
> CC: denise.blaha@unh.edu
> Subject: additional promotional pieces
>
>
> Hi Michelle,
>
> Here are the additional promotional pieces that I have for you as well
> as some suggested checklists. Please check that the cable insert slide
> has the correct information.
>
> Also, you've been added to our BUNH schedule:
>
> http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/bunhSchedule.jsp
>
> and BUNH map:
>
> http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/map.jsp
>
> Would you mind double checking that information to make sure that
> everything is correct?
>
> Let me know which flier style you'd like to use.
>
> Thanks!
>
> --Denise
>
>
>
> On 2/20/2012 6:02 PM, Denise Blaha wrote:
> >
> >
> > Hi Michelle,
> >
> > We actually have two styles of fliers for you to choose from in
> > promoting your workshop. Style A is a bit plainer in design, but our
> > early feedback suggests people do notice it and pay attention to it.
> > Style B has a more artistic design and many folks prefer it for that
> > reason.
> >
> > Please select either Style A or Style B and let me know what you
> > prefer. If you select the Style A, just go on and use it as I only
> > have it in one size. But if you'd rather use Style B, let me know as I
> > do have it in an 11 x 17 format that I can send you.
> >
> > I will send you the other promotional pieces tomorrow morning.
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Denise
>

Friday, February 17, 2012

RE: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Thank you Michelle. I’m looking forward to it.

-Eric

Eric Sandberg | BetterBuildings Technical Advisor

60 Main St. | Nashua, NH | 03063

phone: 603.545.9919

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Friday, February 17, 2012 2:37 PM
To: denise.blaha@unh.edu
Cc: Eric Sandberg; Diane; judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: RE: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Denise, Thank you for setting this up so quickly. We are really looking forward to hosting Button-Up again. I think the 201 will be perfect, as many attendees were asking detailed questions in the first session. Do you have a poster file that we can modify or a logo that we can use to advertise?

Eric, thank you for volunteering to present to our region on 3/24! We will be in a conference room with an LCD projector in it. Please let me know what you might need. Kimball Library is located at 5 Academy Avenue in Atkinson (right nex to the Fire Station and the Historical Society). We are looking forward to your presentation!

Diane, looks like we're set for 3/24 at 10am. Could you reserve the space for us officially? Also, our next meeting will be held on 2/27/12 at 7pm in Town Hall, if you would like to attend. (We have a conference call scheduled at 7pm, so 7:30 would actually be best, if that possible for you.)

Thank you all for your help! We will get started promoting!

Michelle

Date: Fri, 17 Feb 2012 13:36:31 -0500
From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: esandberg@NHCDFA.org; denise.blaha@unh.edu
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Already have a speaker confirmed for you, Michelle. Eric Sandberg of Nashua BetterBuildings. Eric is cc'd on this email.

Eric's bio is here:

http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/bunhPresentersBios.jsp

How would 10:00am to noon be? The BU201 talk runs 90 minutes to 2 hours, so that should allow for plenty of time.

I just need from you confirmation of the time, the location (venue) and a snow date or snow policy (such as "in the event of bad weather, a decision to cancel the workshop will be made by 7:00am") and I'll add your workshop to our BUNH schedule.

Thanks Michelle and Eric!

--Denise

On 2/17/2012 12:19 PM, Michelle Veasey wrote:

Hi Denise,

We finally have all of the local sponsors - the Atkinson Energy Commission, Kimball Public Library and the Atkinson Lions Club. Is March 24th a possible date for any of your speakers? If not, we have other availability - it's just the date that worked best for all three groups. Morning would be best. Once we have the date, we will share with all libraries and conservation commissions in the region and if you could share with Energy Committees, that would be great.

Thanks!

Michelle

P.S. Do you have a poster format that we can modify?

Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:29:30 -0500
From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: jdundorf@cleanair-coolplanet.org; denise.blaha@unh.edu
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Hi Michelle,

This is all great to hear! Perfectly fine to have the pieces in play...we know that it takes awhile to get all the players on board. In order to confirm the workshop with a presenter, I need a couple of suggested dates and times from you. Please select a snow date or snow policy to have in effect (such as: "in the event of bad weather a decision to cancel or reschedule the workshop will be made by 5:00pm) With that info, I'll reach out to a presenter (we have several in your area). With a confirmed workshop and confirmed list of co-sponsors, your workshop gets added to our schedule (http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/bunhSchedule.jsp) and map (http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/map.jsp).

Thanks,

Denise

On 2/2/2012 5:02 PM, Michelle Veasey wrote:

Denise,

We just had a meeting on Monday. The library has agreed to co-sponsor and Jim Garrity was reaching out to the Lions Club to ask for their support. I'm sure we'll get it, but I don't have the official word yet. We are looking at a Saturday in late March or early April. Can you put us on the schedule with that and I'll finish all paperwork when I hear back from Jim? (We will also invite neighboring towns and reach out to other libraries, LECs, etc.)

Michelle

Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:25:53 -0500
From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: denise.blaha@unh.edu
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Hi There Michelle!

I'm glad you're excited about the new slate of Button Up workshops this year...we are as well!

New this year, we are looking for workshops to be co-sponsored by 3 organizations (for example, an LEC, the town's library, and a local business or it could be an LEC or businesses/organizations from neighboring towns) so that the chairs are all filled (standing room only?) and it's an informational and engaging workshop for everyone.

Please take a look at our Responsibilities of Organizers Guide that is attached. It outlines the commitment we need from the organizer, what services we can provide, and is a good first step in hosting a Button Up workshop.

After you've reviewed the document, have some co-sponsors in mind, and a few proposed dates and times, let me know and we'll go on from there!

So glad you're enthusiastic about Button Up!

Sincerely,

Denise

Denise Blaha
Button Up Project Manager

University of New Hampshire

On 1/21/2012 12:18 PM, mveasey@msn.com wrote:

Would love to host a Button-Up 201 in Atkinson.  We held the first one last year and had approx. 25 people attend.  Would like to hold the second one and invite more neighboring communities.

Michelle Veasey

362-4679

RE: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Hi Denise,

We finally have all of the local sponsors - the Atkinson Energy Commission, Kimball Public Library and the Atkinson Lions Club. Is March 24th a possible date for any of your speakers? If not, we have other availability - it's just the date that worked best for all three groups. Morning would be best. Once we have the date, we will share with all libraries and conservation commissions in the region and if you could share with Energy Committees, that would be great.

Thanks!

Michelle

P.S. Do you have a poster format that we can modify?
Date: Thu, 2 Feb 2012 17:29:30 -0500
From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: jdundorf@cleanair-coolplanet.org; denise.blaha@unh.edu
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Hi Michelle,

This is all great to hear! Perfectly fine to have the pieces in play...we know that it takes awhile to get all the players on board. In order to confirm the workshop with a presenter, I need a couple of suggested dates and times from you. Please select a snow date or snow policy to have in effect (such as: "in the event of bad weather a decision to cancel or reschedule the workshop will be made by 5:00pm) With that info, I'll reach out to a presenter (we have several in your area). With a confirmed workshop and confirmed list of co-sponsors, your workshop gets added to our schedule (http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/bunhSchedule.jsp) and map (http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/map.jsp).

Thanks,

Denise

On 2/2/2012 5:02 PM, Michelle Veasey wrote:
Denise,

We just had a meeting on Monday. The library has agreed to co-sponsor and Jim Garrity was reaching out to the Lions Club to ask for their support. I'm sure we'll get it, but I don't have the official word yet. We are looking at a Saturday in late March or early April. Can you put us on the schedule with that and I'll finish all paperwork when I hear back from Jim? (We will also invite neighboring towns and reach out to other libraries, LECs, etc.)

Michelle
Date: Mon, 23 Jan 2012 18:25:53 -0500
From: denise.blaha@unh.edu
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: denise.blaha@unh.edu
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Hi There Michelle!

I'm glad you're excited about the new slate of Button Up workshops this year...we are as well!

New this year, we are looking for workshops to be co-sponsored by 3 organizations (for example, an LEC, the town's library, and a local business or it could be an LEC or businesses/organizations from neighboring towns) so that the chairs are all filled (standing room only?) and it's an informational and engaging workshop for everyone.

Please take a look at our Responsibilities of Organizers Guide that is attached. It outlines the commitment we need from the organizer, what services we can provide, and is a good first step in hosting a Button Up workshop.

After you've reviewed the document, have some co-sponsors in mind, and a few proposed dates and times, let me know and we'll go on from there!

So glad you're enthusiastic about Button Up!

Sincerely,

Denise

Denise Blaha
Button Up Project Manager

University of New Hampshire

On 1/21/2012 12:18 PM, mveasey@msn.com wrote:
Would love to host a Button-Up 201 in Atkinson.  We held the first one last year and had approx. 25 people attend.  Would like to hold the second one and invite more neighboring communities. Michelle Veasey 362-4679 

Thursday, February 16, 2012

RE: Button Up NH 201

Jim,

Have you received a response from the Lions Club yet?

Michelle

Subject: RE: Button Up NH 201
Date: Thu, 16 Feb 2012 12:23:20 -0500
From: director@kimballlibrary.com
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com

Hi Michelle,

Here's some Saturday dates in late March early April for the Button Up NH. When is the committee's next meeting? Maybe I could attend and we could talk about what we would like to do that day.

March 24^th

March 31^st

April 7^th

April 14th

If you want an evening Thursday's is usually best. Some dates available are March 22^nd, March 29^th, April 5^th, April 12^th.

Let me know if any of these dates work for you and I'll book the room.

Thanks,

Diane

From: Diane Heer
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 12:01 PM
To: 'Michelle Veasey'
Cc: Judy Wainwright; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Jim Garrity; Michael Mascola
Subject: RE: Button Up NH 201

In April, the library usually does some type of Earth Day event. Last year we had children's posters hung in the lobby with an Earth Day theme. We gave away reusable bags with "Tweet the Earth Well" on them. It was a hit!

Maybe we can do something with Button Up NH in early April and use the Button Up theme instead of Earth Day. I'm open to whatever you think will work.

If you have a meeting, let me know and I'll try to attend.

Thanks,

Diane

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 01, 2012 7:39 AM
To: Diane Heer
Cc: Judy Wainwright; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Jim Garrity; Michael Mascola
Subject: RE: Button Up NH 201

Hi Diane,

Thanks Diane! We're just starting to explore the partnerships, etc., but I think a Saturday morning is what we had in mind. Although in speaking with a similar group in Rye, they have more luck with evening meetings. Do have a feel for one being better in Atkinson than the other? We wouldn't want to try for anything before the end of March in order to make sure we have time to promote.

Michelle

Subject: RE: Button Up NH 201
Date: Tue, 31 Jan 2012 22:26:14 -0500
From: director@kimballlibrary.com
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com

Hi Michelle,
Are you looking for a week night or Saturday? How long will the program be? One/two hours?
The Kimball Library would be happy to cosponsor it with you.
Diane

-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Tue 1/31/2012 8:30 PM
To: Diane Heer
Cc: judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Button Up NH 201

Hi Diane,

Hope you're having a great winter! (Certainly not a normal weather year...)

The Energy Commission is interested in holding another Button Up NH workshop in Atkinson and would like to ask the library to be a partner in the event. They are now offering a 201 workshop with more information on do-it-yourself projects, etc. The partnership wouldn't require more than you've done in the past - basically promotion. Jim Garrity is also asking the Rotary Club to join as partners. Button-Up organizers are asking for this type of collaboration so that they have a better chance of a reasonable turnout for their efforts.

For more info ... http://myenergyplan.net/buttonup/

If you're interested, could you give us a couple of dates that you think might work well.

Thanks!

Michelle

RE: Button Up NH 201

Hi Michelle,

Here’s some Saturday dates in late March early April for the Button Up NH. When is the committee’s next meeting? Maybe I could attend and we could talk about what we would like to do that day.

March 24^th

March 31^st

April 7^th

April 14th

If you want an evening Thursday’s is usually best. Some dates available are March 22^nd, March 29^th, April 5^th, April 12^th.

Let me know if any of these dates work for you and I’ll book the room.

Thanks,

Diane

In April, the library usually does some type of Earth Day event. Last year we had children’s posters hung in the lobby with an Earth Day theme. We gave away reusable bags with “Tweet the Earth Well” on them. It was a hit!

Maybe we can do something with Button Up NH in early April and use the Button Up theme instead of Earth Day. I’m open to whatever you think will work.

If you have a meeting, let me know and I’ll try to attend.

Thanks,

Diane

Friday, February 10, 2012

Energy Commission Meeting - February 27th

Hi All,

Due to the Presidents' Day holiday, we will reschedule our meeting to Monday, February 27th at 7pm.

The agenda will include:

Conference call with Elmer to discuss ECM management
Work with Bill Innes to move ECM shortlist forward
Button - Up 201 workshop

Please feel free to send additional items for agenda via Reply all.

Thanks!
Michelle

P.S. Judy - could you ask the web person to update date change?

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Atkinson EECBG Final Metrics Report

Please find attached Atkinson's Final Metrics Report.

Michelle Veasey
Atkinson Energy Commission

RE: Implementation of Atkinson Energy Initiatives

Michelle

Yes it has been a very good winter, was hoping for more snow. Joe and Tom did a great job, I had to run before all the questions were answered to get to a meeting.

The 27^th at 7:00 would work just fine, talk to you then.

Thanks

Elmer Arbogast CEM, cea, CSDP, LEED-AP

Certified Infrared Thermographer

Arbogast Energy Auditing

Energy Auditing for Commercial, Government, & Industrial

.Lower Your Building’s Costs & Save Thousands of $.

317 Austin St # 4, Westbrook ME 04092

207-591-9110

AEnergyAuditing.com

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, February 08, 2012 2:43 PM
To: Elmer Arbogast
Cc: Atkinson Town Administrator; judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Implementation of Atkinson Energy Initiatives

Elmer,

Hope you're having a great winter! I was glad to see you registered for the NH Energy Program webinar today. Were you able to attend? I thought Joe and Tom did a very nice job.

First, I would like to reintroduce you to our new Town Administrator, Bill Innes. Bill shared with us at our last Energy Commission meeting that he had met you during your audit of the Community Center.

We talked with Bill about the possibility of having someone such as yourself guide the Town and oversee the implementation of a selected set of ECMs. We would like to discuss this with you and get an estimate of what your fees would be. Would you be available for a conference call on Monday, February 27th at 7pm?

Best regards,
Michelle

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Implementation of Atkinson Energy Initiatives

Local Energy Conference

Hi All,

The Local Energy Conference will be held on March 30th. We requested funding to be able to attend this, so let me know if you are interested. (We save money if we all register together!) http://www.cleanair-coolplanet.org/les2012/index.php I was able to attend the morning sessions last year and found all to be very informative. There were more sessions that I would have like to have gone to, but couldn't clone myself - thus the reason it is important to have more than one attendee!

Hope you'll consider ...

Michelle

FW: SAVE THE DATE: RPC Regional Energy Workshop

FYI - mark your calendars for the RPC Event below! The last one I went to in Durham (Rockingham and Strafford counties) a couple of years ago was valuable!

Michelle

> Date: Wed, 8 Feb 2012 11:25:34 -0500
> Subject: SAVE THE DATE: RPC Regional Energy Workshop
> From: jlabranche@rpc-nh.org
> To: jlabranche@rpc-nh.org
> CC: theresawalker@comcast.net; csinnott@rpc-nh.org; rrines@rpc-nh.org; EHalter@clf.org; bissetconsulting@comcast.net; sweisman@peregrinegroup.com; bgroth@rpc-nh.org; dsmith@rpc-nh.org; ggreenwood@rpc-nh.org
>
> Hello Energy Committees, Commissions and Workgroups, Planners, Land Use Boards and Municipal Staff:
>
> SAVE THE DATE - Join us for an RPC Regional Energy Workshop
> Let's Talk Energy! A Regional Workshop for Local Energy Committees, Commissions and Working Groups
> Supported by funding from the Energy Technical Assistance Partnership (ETAP) Program
>
> When and Where: Monday April 30, 2012 from 6:00-8:45pm at the Brentwood Recreation Center
> A light dinner will be served from 6:00-6:30pm
>
> A detailed agenda will be provided shortly. In the meantime, please contact Julie if you have questions about the event.
>
> We hope to see you there!
>
> Julie LaBranche and Theresa Walker
> ETAP Program Planners
>
> Rockingham Planning Commission
> 156 Water Street
> Exeter, NH 03833
> Phone: (603) 778-0885
> Fax: (603) 778-9183
>
>
>

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

RE: Button Up NH 201

Maybe we can do something with Button Up NH in early April and use the Button Up theme instead of Earth Day. I’m open to whatever you think will work.

If you have a meeting, let me know and I’ll try to attend.

Thanks,

Diane

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Friday, February 24, 2012

Reminder: Energy Commission Meeting - Monday, 2/27/12 at 7pm

Friday, February 17, 2012

RE: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

RE: My Energy Plan: Button-Up 201

Thursday, February 16, 2012

RE: Button Up NH 201

RE: Button Up NH 201

Friday, February 10, 2012

Energy Commission Meeting - February 27th

Thursday, February 9, 2012

Atkinson EECBG Final Metrics Report

RE: Implementation of Atkinson Energy Initiatives

Wednesday, February 8, 2012

Implementation of Atkinson Energy Initiatives

Local Energy Conference

FW: SAVE THE DATE: RPC Regional Energy Workshop

Wednesday, February 1, 2012

RE: Button Up NH 201

RE: Button Up NH 201

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