Public Records of the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee

In keeping with the spirit and intent of New Hampshire's Right-to-Know Law RSA 91-A, this blog is simply a repository of communications related to the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee. It will include copies of emails between members, meeting minutes of public meetings, and other documents which the Committee feels should be available to the public.

Thursday, January 22, 2009

NH Carbon Challenge and Other Presentations in Kittery

Diane,
 
Michael Mascola of the Atkinson Energy Efficiency Committee will be available to participate in the presentation of the NH Carbon Challenge on February 18th.  Due to issues with commuting, it would be best for him if the presentation did not start until 7:30.  Is that possible?  The slideshow and talk is about 45 minutes in length and would allow for questions after and still be donw by 8:30.
 
I also wanted to share some presentaions that are being done in Kittery, ME.  Perhaps we (Energy Efficiency Committee) could team up with the library to offer presentations on energy efficiency and conservation every couple of months.  Any interest?  If so, give me a call to discuss.
 
Michelle
362-4679
 
P.S.  I will take my first stab at a press release tomorrow and email it to you for edits, etc.
 
 

Energy Efficiency Enthusiasts,

Please see below for an impressive listing of energy efficiency classes being offered through Kittery adult education in the coming month.

Please contact Pauli Rines at prines@kitteryschools.org to register.

 

 

Saving with Solar Heating

Feb. 4,  6:30-9:00 p.m.-

Jack Bingham of Seacoast Energy Alternatives (SEA Solar Store) in Dover, NH. will discuss a variety of solar heating options from solar hot water systems to solar electric systems.Charlie Chase and Sherry Walworth will discuss the conversion of their older Kittery home (pre 1900's) to a solar hot water and solar electric system.

Fee:$5(Kittery resident), $7 (Non Resident)

 

Open House- View An Older Kittery Home Converted to Solar Energy- 108 Whipple Rd., Kittery

Saturday, Feb. 7, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.

Charlie Chase and Sherry Walworth invite you to view the energy savings features they have added to their pre-1900's home including a solar hot water and solar electric system, enhanced insulation and many other energy savings features.

Come get some ideas for your own older - newer home!

 

Energy Savings Solutions for your Home or Business

Wed., Feb. 11, 6:30-9 p.m.

Jack Bingham of Seacoast Energy Alternatives (Sea Solar Store) in Dover, NH. will discuss ways you can cut your energy consumption in your home or business.

Fee: $5 (Resident), $7 (Non Resident)

 

Energy Efficiency with Geothermal Heating

Wed., March 4, 7:00 p.m.

Gillian Carter will discuss the conversion of her 225 year old house in Kittery from an oil water warm air heating system to a Geothermal high efficiency heating and cooling system.  

John Sherrill, president of Key Heating & Air Conditioning

will be on hand to talk about Geothermal systems.  He will discuss the benefits, the diferent types of systems and how they operate.

Fee: $5 (Kittery Resident), $7 (Non resident)

 

To register, please contact Kittery Adult Ed. at (207) 439-5896.  Informational nights will be held at Traip Academy in Kittery.

 

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RE: Library Presentation

Dear Michelle:
 
I'd love to come, BUT will be at Ft. Sill, OK for my son's Army Boot Camp graduation (it's a big deal).
 
Peace,
 
James M. Garrity
State Representative (Rockingham District 6 - Atkinson)
Tel:  603-362-9416
Fax: 603-218-7818

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wed 1/21/2009 12:47 PM
To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Garrity, Jim; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Library Presentation

Hi Everyone,
 
I heard back from the library and they would like to do the Carbon Challenge Presentation on Wednesday, February 18th.  They're anxious to do it in February so that they will have some results to report by Earth Day in April.  If there's one other EE Committee member that can make it, that would be helpful.  I can do it alone, but it's more fun with a crowd.
 
Let me know if you're available and I'll confirm.
 
Michelle
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Wednesday, January 21, 2009

Michelle,

 

 I can make it BUT it depends on the time of day. Preferably 7:30pm or later.

 

Michael

 

 

-----Original Message-----
From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Wednesday, January 21, 2009 12:48 PM
To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; jim.garrity@leg.state.nh.us; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mmascola@gmail.com
Subject: Library Presentation

 

Hi Everyone,
 
I heard back from the library and they would like to do the Carbon Challenge Presentation on Wednesday, February 18th.  They're anxious to do it in February so that they will have some results to report by Earth Day in April.  If there's one other EE Committee member that can make it, that would be helpful.  I can do it alone, but it's more fun with a crowd.
 
Let me know if you're available and I'll confirm.
 
Michelle

 

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Library Presentation

Hi Everyone,
 
I heard back from the library and they would like to do the Carbon Challenge Presentation on Wednesday, February 18th.  They're anxious to do it in February so that they will have some results to report by Earth Day in April.  If there's one other EE Committee member that can make it, that would be helpful.  I can do it alone, but it's more fun with a crowd.
 
Let me know if you're available and I'll confirm.
 
Michelle
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RE: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!

Hi Jim,
 
I do not see the funding portion being any different than they way it is currently handled for other departments and committees in town.  Conservation Commission goes before the Budget Committee with our requests for funding prior to the next calendar year.  The Budget Committee can change our funding request and fund as they see appropriate, but once approved, the Conservation Commission votes on expending funds at public meetings.  Why is that a Right-to-Know issue?

Michelle


Subject: RE: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!
Date: Wed, 21 Jan 2009 08:57:22 -0500
From: Jim.Garrity@leg.state.nh.us
To: mveasey@msn.com; jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; maj2002@comcast.net; hike4000@comcast.net; mascola1@verizon.net


Hi All:
 
I half support the bill. I have no problem with the duties and structure of commissions, but I do not like the funding / non-supervised spending abilities. I have Right-to-Know issues with that approach; I will speak with Rep. David Borden about that; he's a close colleague.
 
Peace,
 
James M. Garrity
Chairman, Right to Know Oversight Commission
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Board
Science, Technology & Energy Committee
State Representative (Rockingham District 6 - Atkinson)
Tel:  603-362-9416
Fax: 603-218-7818

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Tue 1/20/2009 11:18 AM
To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Garrity, Jim; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mascola1@verizon.net
Subject: FW: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!

Jim,
 
I cannot attend, but am assuming that you will encourage support from your peers for this bill.
 
Michelle



Subject: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:20:35 -0500
From: rstephenson@cleanair-coolplanet.org
To: mveasey@msn.com


Michelle,

 

Please Read this Alert to Local Energy Committees

 

A public hearing on legislation related to Local Energy Committees is scheduled in Concord for Wednesday January 21 at 1 p.m. in the Legislative Office Building (Room 301).

 

The hearing is meant to allow sponsors of the bill – HB189 -  to explain the purpose and need for the legislation, and to allow members of the public to also speak on the bill.

 

Please try to attend this hearing!

 

If you cannot attend but would still like to express support of the bill, let me know by email or telephone 603 570 7504.

 

Thank you,

 

Roger Stephenson

Carbon Coalition

 

Text of the bill and its sponsors are below:

 

HB 189 – AS INTRODUCED

2009 SESSION

09-0295
06/05
HOUSE BILL 189
AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.
SPONSORS: Rep. Borden, Rock 18; Rep. Kepner, Rock 15; Sen. Merrill, Dist 21; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 24
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government

ANALYSIS

This bill enables municipalities to establish energy commissions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
09-0295
06/05

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine

AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Chapter; Energy Commissions. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 38-C the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 38-D

ENERGY COMMISSIONS

38-D:1 Method of Adoption. Any city by vote of its city council, and any town at any duly warned meeting, may adopt or rescind the provisions of this chapter.
38-D:2 Energy Commission. A city or town may establish an energy commission, hereinafter called the commission, for the study, planning, and utilization of energy resources for municipal buildings and built resources of such city or town.
38-D:3 Membership. The commission shall consist of no fewer than 3 nor more than 10 members. In cities, the members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the provisions of the city charter, and in towns the members of the commission shall be appointed by the selectmen. Alternate members may be appointed in a like manner and when the alternate serves in the absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. When a commission is first established, terms of the members shall be for one, 2, or 3 years, and so arranged that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of 3 years each. Any member of a commission so appointed may, after a public hearing, if requested, be removed for cause by the appointing authority. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Members of an energy commission shall be residents of the city or town which they represent. Members of an energy commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to, a conservation commission under RSA 36-A, local planning boards under RSA 672, historic district commission established under RSA 673:4, and a heritage commission established under RSA 673:4-a.
38-D:4 Duties.
I. The commission shall:
(a) Research municipal energy use and cost and make such information available to the town on at least an annual basis.
(b) Advertise, prepare, print, and distribute books, charts, plans, and pamphlets which in its judgment are necessary for its work.
(c) Make recommendations to the local governing body or to the office of energy and planning for the creation of a municipal energy plan regarding energy conservation, sustainable design, zoning, and energy generation.
II. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees or subcommittees as it may from time to time require.
38-D:5 Appropriations Authorized.
I. A town or city, having established an energy commission, may appropriate money as necessary for the purpose of this chapter. All or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received under this chapter may be placed in an energy fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year. Money may be expended from such fund by the energy commission for the purposes of this chapter without further approval of the town meeting.
II. The town treasurer, under RSA 41:29, shall have custody of all moneys in the energy fund and shall pay out the same only upon order of the energy commission. The disbursement of energy funds shall be authorized by a majority of the energy commission.
38-D:6 Director of Energy and Planning. The director of the office of energy and planning and New Hampshire regional planning commissions may establish programs to assist, at their request, the cities and towns which have established an energy commission.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

 

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RE: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!

Hi All:
 
I half support the bill. I have no problem with the duties and structure of commissions, but I do not like the funding / non-supervised spending abilities. I have Right-to-Know issues with that approach; I will speak with Rep. David Borden about that; he's a close colleague.
 
Peace,
 
James M. Garrity
Chairman, Right to Know Oversight Commission
Energy Efficiency and Sustainable Energy Board
Science, Technology & Energy Committee
State Representative (Rockingham District 6 - Atkinson)
Tel:  603-362-9416
Fax: 603-218-7818

From: Michelle Veasey [mailto:mveasey@msn.com]
Sent: Tue 1/20/2009 11:18 AM
To: jim.garrity.atkinsonsunshine@blogger.com; Garrity, Jim; maj2002@comcast.net; mveasey@msn.com; hike4000@comcast.net; mascola1@verizon.net
Subject: FW: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!

Jim,
 
I cannot attend, but am assuming that you will encourage support from your peers for this bill.
 
Michelle



Subject: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:20:35 -0500
From: rstephenson@cleanair-coolplanet.org
To: mveasey@msn.com


Michelle,

 

Please Read this Alert to Local Energy Committees

 

A public hearing on legislation related to Local Energy Committees is scheduled in Concord for Wednesday January 21 at 1 p.m. in the Legislative Office Building (Room 301).

 

The hearing is meant to allow sponsors of the bill – HB189 -  to explain the purpose and need for the legislation, and to allow members of the public to also speak on the bill.

 

Please try to attend this hearing!

 

If you cannot attend but would still like to express support of the bill, let me know by email or telephone 603 570 7504.

 

Thank you,

 

Roger Stephenson

Carbon Coalition

 

Text of the bill and its sponsors are below:

 

HB 189 – AS INTRODUCED

2009 SESSION

09-0295
06/05
HOUSE BILL 189
AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.
SPONSORS: Rep. Borden, Rock 18; Rep. Kepner, Rock 15; Sen. Merrill, Dist 21; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 24
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government

ANALYSIS

This bill enables municipalities to establish energy commissions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
09-0295
06/05

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine

AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Chapter; Energy Commissions. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 38-C the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 38-D

ENERGY COMMISSIONS

38-D:1 Method of Adoption. Any city by vote of its city council, and any town at any duly warned meeting, may adopt or rescind the provisions of this chapter.
38-D:2 Energy Commission. A city or town may establish an energy commission, hereinafter called the commission, for the study, planning, and utilization of energy resources for municipal buildings and built resources of such city or town.
38-D:3 Membership. The commission shall consist of no fewer than 3 nor more than 10 members. In cities, the members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the provisions of the city charter, and in towns the members of the commission shall be appointed by the selectmen. Alternate members may be appointed in a like manner and when the alternate serves in the absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. When a commission is first established, terms of the members shall be for one, 2, or 3 years, and so arranged that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of 3 years each. Any member of a commission so appointed may, after a public hearing, if requested, be removed for cause by the appointing authority. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Members of an energy commission shall be residents of the city or town which they represent. Members of an energy commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to, a conservation commission under RSA 36-A, local planning boards under RSA 672, historic district commission established under RSA 673:4, and a heritage commission established under RSA 673:4-a.
38-D:4 Duties.
I. The commission shall:
(a) Research municipal energy use and cost and make such information available to the town on at least an annual basis.
(b) Advertise, prepare, print, and distribute books, charts, plans, and pamphlets which in its judgment are necessary for its work.
(c) Make recommendations to the local governing body or to the office of energy and planning for the creation of a municipal energy plan regarding energy conservation, sustainable design, zoning, and energy generation.
II. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees or subcommittees as it may from time to time require.
38-D:5 Appropriations Authorized.
I. A town or city, having established an energy commission, may appropriate money as necessary for the purpose of this chapter. All or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received under this chapter may be placed in an energy fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year. Money may be expended from such fund by the energy commission for the purposes of this chapter without further approval of the town meeting.
II. The town treasurer, under RSA 41:29, shall have custody of all moneys in the energy fund and shall pay out the same only upon order of the energy commission. The disbursement of energy funds shall be authorized by a majority of the energy commission.
38-D:6 Director of Energy and Planning. The director of the office of energy and planning and New Hampshire regional planning commissions may establish programs to assist, at their request, the cities and towns which have established an energy commission.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

 

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Tuesday, January 20, 2009

FW: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!

Jim,
 
I cannot attend, but am assuming that you will encourage support from your peers for this bill.
 
Michelle



Subject: Public Hearing on Local Energy Committees!
Date: Fri, 16 Jan 2009 16:20:35 -0500
From: rstephenson@cleanair-coolplanet.org
To: mveasey@msn.com


Michelle,

 

Please Read this Alert to Local Energy Committees

 

A public hearing on legislation related to Local Energy Committees is scheduled in Concord for Wednesday January 21 at 1 p.m. in the Legislative Office Building (Room 301).

 

The hearing is meant to allow sponsors of the bill – HB189 -  to explain the purpose and need for the legislation, and to allow members of the public to also speak on the bill.

 

Please try to attend this hearing!

 

If you cannot attend but would still like to express support of the bill, let me know by email or telephone 603 570 7504.

 

Thank you,

 

Roger Stephenson

Carbon Coalition

 

Text of the bill and its sponsors are below:

 

HB 189 – AS INTRODUCED

2009 SESSION

09-0295
06/05
HOUSE BILL 189
AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.
SPONSORS: Rep. Borden, Rock 18; Rep. Kepner, Rock 15; Sen. Merrill, Dist 21; Sen. Fuller Clark, Dist 24
COMMITTEE: Municipal and County Government

ANALYSIS

This bill enables municipalities to establish energy commissions.
- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -
Explanation: Matter added to current law appears in bold italics.
Matter removed from current law appears [in brackets and struckthrough.]
Matter which is either (a) all new or (b) repealed and reenacted appears in regular type.
09-0295
06/05

STATE OF NEW HAMPSHIRE

In the Year of Our Lord Two Thousand Nine

AN ACT enabling municipalities to establish energy commissions.

Be it Enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives in General Court convened:

1 New Chapter; Energy Commissions. Amend RSA by inserting after chapter 38-C the following new chapter:

CHAPTER 38-D

ENERGY COMMISSIONS

38-D:1 Method of Adoption. Any city by vote of its city council, and any town at any duly warned meeting, may adopt or rescind the provisions of this chapter.
38-D:2 Energy Commission. A city or town may establish an energy commission, hereinafter called the commission, for the study, planning, and utilization of energy resources for municipal buildings and built resources of such city or town.
38-D:3 Membership. The commission shall consist of no fewer than 3 nor more than 10 members. In cities, the members of the commission shall be appointed by the mayor subject to the provisions of the city charter, and in towns the members of the commission shall be appointed by the selectmen. Alternate members may be appointed in a like manner and when the alternate serves in the absence or disqualification of a regular member, the alternate shall have full voting powers. When a commission is first established, terms of the members shall be for one, 2, or 3 years, and so arranged that the terms of approximately 1/3 of the members will expire each year, and their successors shall be appointed for terms of 3 years each. Any member of a commission so appointed may, after a public hearing, if requested, be removed for cause by the appointing authority. A vacancy occurring other than by expiration of a term shall be filled for the unexpired term in the same manner as an original appointment. Members of an energy commission shall be residents of the city or town which they represent. Members of an energy commission also may serve on other municipal boards and commissions, including but not limited to, a conservation commission under RSA 36-A, local planning boards under RSA 672, historic district commission established under RSA 673:4, and a heritage commission established under RSA 673:4-a.
38-D:4 Duties.
I. The commission shall:
(a) Research municipal energy use and cost and make such information available to the town on at least an annual basis.
(b) Advertise, prepare, print, and distribute books, charts, plans, and pamphlets which in its judgment are necessary for its work.
(c) Make recommendations to the local governing body or to the office of energy and planning for the creation of a municipal energy plan regarding energy conservation, sustainable design, zoning, and energy generation.
II. The commission may appoint such clerks and other employees or subcommittees as it may from time to time require.
38-D:5 Appropriations Authorized.
I. A town or city, having established an energy commission, may appropriate money as necessary for the purpose of this chapter. All or any part of money so appropriated in any year and any gifts of money received under this chapter may be placed in an energy fund and allowed to accumulate from year to year. Money may be expended from such fund by the energy commission for the purposes of this chapter without further approval of the town meeting.
II. The town treasurer, under RSA 41:29, shall have custody of all moneys in the energy fund and shall pay out the same only upon order of the energy commission. The disbursement of energy funds shall be authorized by a majority of the energy commission.
38-D:6 Director of Energy and Planning. The director of the office of energy and planning and New Hampshire regional planning commissions may establish programs to assist, at their request, the cities and towns which have established an energy commission.
2 Effective Date. This act shall take effect 60 days after its passage.

 

 

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