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Energy Committee advances library heat pump project

Northfield Energy Committee moved the library heat pump installation toward completion with work expected in one to two weeks after design revisions reduced costs. The committee discussed developing a street lighting proposal for selectboard presentation, obtaining updated solar assessment

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Government · Energy Committee

Energy Committee pursues street light LED retrofit analysis

Energy Committee pursues street light LED retrofit analysis. Tanko Lighting provided a free estimate to convert town street lights to LED technology with estimated annual savings of approximately $15,000, an upfront cost of about $125,000, and a payback period under seven years. The committee

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Government · Energy Committee

Energy Committee adjusts grant timeline, narrows solar site options

Energy Committee targets fall grant cycle after spring setback. Judith Wagner and Jim Van Natta, co-chairs, and member Spirit Joseph noted an expeditor's delayed response cost the committee a submission opportunity in the current Green Communities grant round; the committee is now aiming for fall

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Government · Energy Committee

Northfield Energy Committee plans April push on multiple fronts

Northfield Energy Committee charts path forward on three initiatives. The committee is working with an expeditor toward an April 10 Green Communities grant deadline for ventilation and classroom work at Northfield Elementary School, with partner support from FRCOG. On solar, the committee is

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