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Committee Meeting Minutes


  • The Task Force is an ad hoc committee authorized by the Town's Selectmen.  Terms are one-year, renewable.
  • Committee composition: six appointed residents, one appointed Selectman, plus the Facilities Manager.
  • The Energy Task Force complies with Open Meeting regulations.


Ad Hoc Energy Task Force Members

Carolyn Sarno (Chair) 2011
Kimberly Siebert (Clerk) 2011
Arthur Walsh 2011
Brenda Kelly 2011
Abigail Hafer 2011
Juliette Seeley 2011
Walter J. St. Onge III (Selectmen Liaison) 2011
Abbie Seibert (School Committee Liaison)
Janet Powers (Planning Board Liaison)
Richard Jones (Facilities Director)

 

Mission Statement

"Working in conjunction with town leadership, the Energy Task Force will proactively seek to identify strategies and potential funding partnerships in order to lower municipal and school energy expenditures and community greenhouse emissions."

 

Residential Energy Efficiency Programs

In addition to saving tax money, how can your household save money on energy?

Residential energy efficiency programs help you save on heating and electricity.  The Energy Task Force is planning programs to help town residents save money on heating and electricity by improving energy efficiency in their homes.

Calendar of programs (TBD)

Appliance Upgrade Rebates
Nstar Gas Energy Efficiency Programs
National Grid Energy Star Products

Home Energy Audits
Mass Save

State Incentives for Renewables and Efficiency
DSIRE

Cash for Caulkers

Resources

Get started with energy efficiency for your home!


Education Materials
Kilowatt Ours (movie)

Energy Efficient Products
Energy Star Products

Kill-a-watt Meters
Kill-a-watt meters can be plugged into electronic equipment to determine how much energy is consumed, including devices that are turned off.  Kill-a-watt meters are available for checkout at the Bedford Town Library.

 

Town of Bedford Energy Usage and Reduction Progress
 

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