FW: Happy Energy Awareness Month!

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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 14:36:28 -0400
From: changetheworld@energystar.gov
To: mveasey@msn.com
Subject: Happy Energy Awareness Month!

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RE: My Energy Plan: Atkinson Energy Fair

Hi Norman,
 
Thank you for your interest!  There's nothing that you need to submit ahead of time.  I just sent out a press release, so I will try to modify to include your company. At this point, I have also asked Paul Button, who also does energy audits to attend.  If he accepts and you are agreeable, I would like you to focus your presentation on energy efficient building/remodeling tips (e.g. top five things you should focus investment on) and actions to tighten up your home's envelope.  If Paul does not come, you can also cover the audit piece.  Does that sound reasonable?
 
You can set-up your table starting at 10:30am.  The library is located at 5 Academy Ave in Atkinson.  I look forward to meeting you!
 
Michelle
 
P.S.  You know what works best for your business, but in the past, vendors have either offered a "door prize" or a special discount to fair attendees to get contact information.
 

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Date: Thu, 27 Oct 2011 10:34:42 -0400
Subject: Re: My Energy Plan: Atkinson Energy Fair
From: mancusibuilders@gmail.com
To: mveasey@msn.com

Hello Michelle,

I would be very interested in participating in the Energy Fair, having a table and doing a short presentation.  Let me know what you would need from me before hand.

Thank you for inviting me.

Norman

On Thu, Oct 27, 2011 at 10:12 AM, <mveasey@msn.com> wrote:

Norman,  The Atkinson Energy Commission is holding an Energy Fair at the Kimball Public Library on Sat, November 5th from 11am - 1pm and would like to know if you would be interested in a table and doing a short 10 minute presentation on things residents can do to make their homes more energy efficient.  Please let me know if you are interested in participating.
Michelle Veasey, Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission

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Norman Mancusi 
MCGP/Master Certified Green Professional
BPI Certified Energy Auditor

Mancusi Builders LLC.
Building a Sustainable Future
30 Holiday Lane
Hampstead, New Hampshire 03841

mancusibuilders.com

mancusibuilders@gmail.com
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Atkinson Energy Fair

Good Morning All,
 
Please see the attached document for information on the Atkinson Energy Fair on November 5th.
 
Thank you for sharing community information through your contacts and publications!
 
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission

Contacted ...

Hi All,
 
I just sent emails to Paul Button (Energy Audits Unlimited) and Mancussi Builders (EE blding and remodeling).  Trying to get more vendor participation.  If we don't beef up this fair quickly, we need to postpne.
 
Michelle

RE: Atkinson Energy Fair

Thank you Becky.  We will be there at 10:30 (the fair doesn't start until 11 this year) for table set-up.  Can you do a 10 - 15 minutes presentation on the energy efficiency programs Unitil has and on nhsaves?
 
Many thanks for your participation!
 
Michelle
 

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From: scott@unitil.com
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: scott@unitil.com
Date: Fri, 21 Oct 2011 14:28:56 -0400
Subject: FW: Atkinson Energy Fair

Hi Michelle!

 

Thank you for the invitation to your annual energy fair.  I will be attending again this year with program information and CFL's. 

 

Warmest regards,

Becky

 

Rebecca Scott

Energy Efficiency Program Specialist

Unitil Service Corp.

325 West Road

Portsmouth, NH  03801

Tel: 603-294-5126

Fax: 603-294-5226

email: scott@unitil.com

web:  www.unitil.com

P Please consider the environment before printing this e-mail.

 

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, October 19, 2011 1:07 PM
To: Noonis, Tim
Cc: judyw@myfairpoint.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Atkinson Energy Fair

 

Tim,
 
We are holding the Atkinson Energy Fair, like the one you attended last year, again at the Kimball Library on Saturday, November 5th from 11am - 1pm.  Would you or someone from Unitil be able to attend?  We are hoping that like last year, you could give a brief talk - 15 minutes or so - on nhsaves programs and simple energy efficiency measures for homeowners, as well as set up a table and if possible, hand out some free CFLs or something similar.
 
Many thanks for your consideration!
 
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission
 
P.S.  I met with Selectmen on Monday night re: the list of energy measure we would like to proceed with.  They are going to meet with our maintenance person to identify which measures he will do and the rest will go out in an RFP.  I will contact you with that information when I have it and am ready to proceed with the rebate request forms.

Atkinson Energy Fair

Tim,
 
We are holding the Atkinson Energy Fair, like the one you attended last year, again at the Kimball Library on Saturday, November 5th from 11am - 1pm.  Would you or someone from Unitil be able to attend?  We are hoping that like last year, you could give a brief talk - 15 minutes or so - on nhsaves programs and simple energy efficiency measures for homeowners, as well as set up a table and if possible, hand out some free CFLs or something similar.
 
Many thanks for your consideration!
 
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission
 
P.S.  I met with Selectmen on Monday night re: the list of energy measure we would like to proceed with.  They are going to meet with our maintenance person to identify which measures he will do and the rest will go out in an RFP.  I will contact you with that information when I have it and am ready to proceed with the rebate request forms.

RE: Energy Commission

Hi Todd,
 
The Energy Commission meets on the third Monday of the month at 7pm at Town Hall.  Thanks!
 
Michelle
 

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Subject: RE: Energy Commission
Date: Tue, 11 Oct 2011 06:17:19 -0400
From: technologycom@atkinson-nh.gov
To: mveasey@msn.com
CC: schuster4863@comcast.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com; webmaster@atkinson-nh.gov

Hi Michelle,

I have cc'd the webmaster account which is monitored by Wendy Barker of the Technology Committee. Given the late notice, your page will have to be added after we go live, however, please provide us your meeting schedule and we can make sure that is added to the government calendar. Wendy will be in touch regarding the contents of your future page.

Thanks Michelle,

Todd


-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Mon 10/10/2011 10:53 AM
To: Technology Committee
Cc: schuster4863@comcast.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Energy Commission


To Whom It May Concern,

The Energy Commission (we are no longer a committee) should also have a tab/page on the town website.  We have monthly meetings, hold events (such as the upcoming Energy Fair on Nov 5th) and have several reports that and would be of interest to community members.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss.  Thanks!

Sincerely,
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission                                        

RE: Energy Commission

Hi Michelle,

I have cc'd the webmaster account which is monitored by Wendy Barker of the Technology Committee. Given the late notice, your page will have to be added after we go live, however, please provide us your meeting schedule and we can make sure that is added to the government calendar. Wendy will be in touch regarding the contents of your future page.

Thanks Michelle,

Todd


-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Mon 10/10/2011 10:53 AM
To: Technology Committee
Cc: schuster4863@comcast.net; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Energy Commission


To Whom It May Concern,

The Energy Commission (we are no longer a committee) should also have a tab/page on the town website.  We have monthly meetings, hold events (such as the upcoming Energy Fair on Nov 5th) and have several reports that and would be of interest to community members.

Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss.  Thanks!

Sincerely,
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission                                        

Energy Commission

To Whom It May Concern,
 
The Energy Commission (we are no longer a committee) should also have a tab/page on the town website.  We have monthly meetings, hold events (such as the upcoming Energy Fair on Nov 5th) and have several reports that and would be of interest to community members.
 
Please contact me at your earliest convenience to discuss.  Thanks!
 
Sincerely,
Michelle Veasey
Chair, Atkinson Energy Commission