Utility And Energy Conservation Commission Meeting 05/18/2017
UTILITY AND ENERGY CONSERVATION COMMISSION
Library Meeting Room, Harwich Town Hall
7:00 PM Thursday, May 18, 2017
AGENDA
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Minutes of a Previous Meeting: March 16, 2017
4. Updates, If Any, from Members, of Developments at:
o Cape Light Compact: Valerie Bell
o CVEC: L. Cole
5. Old Business
o Conflict of Interest & Open Meeting Law Requirements: Anyone not done?
o Final Review of Proposed Committee Charge
o Review Letter Conveying to BoS Proposed Committee Charge and request for appointment of fifth
member of Committee
6. New Business
o Discussion of five Green Communities Criteria
1) As-of-right siting for renewable/alternative energy facilities
2) Expedited application and permitting process for AoR facilities
3) Energy use baseline & plan to reduce use by 20% in five years
4) Purchase only energy efficient vehicles
5) Minimize life cycle energy costs for new construction
7. Next Meeting: June 15, 2017
8. Adjourn
Authorized Posting Officer: L. P. Cole Posted By:
Signature Town Clerk
Date:______________________
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