Green Energy Committee reviewed library HVAC energy analysis and set engagement timeline. The committee discussed work by Beacon Integrated Solutions and Energy Systems Group comparing ground source heat pump and gas-boiler options for a proposed library heating project, which estimated a $300,000
Lincoln's Green Energy Committee supported a stabilization fund for climate mitigation. The committee voted to authorize Chair Paul Shorb to advise the Select Board of the decision, with five members in favor and no votes against.
The Green Energy Committee voted 6-0 to adopt a revised explainer for the Lincoln Green Energy Choice program and authorized Committee Chair Paul Shorb and member Ed Kern to respond to public comments.
The Green Energy Committee voted unanimously to investigate solar battery integration at the Community Center. The motion addressed concerns that the existing solar system and its power purchase agreement were not designed for batteries or microgrids.
Green Energy Committee voted unanimously to request anonymized electricity usage data from Eversource for program planning and emissions monitoring. Committee member Rodman prompted the motion after noting that a competitor to Peregrine had provided similar data to another town. The vote follows
Green Energy Committee recommended pausing Class 1 renewable energy credit purchases pending alternative program approval. Committee member Shorb reported that town counsel had raised concerns about using a revolving fund, while energy advisors questioned the climate effectiveness of such
Green Energy Committee backs Eversource data request and REC pause framework. The GEC voted 7-0-1 to request anonymized electricity account data through Paul Gromer, covering solar adoption, heat pump enrollment, and billing rates. Members polled unanimously in support of draft proposals to pause
Green Energy Committee advances Lincoln Green Energy Choice planning. Select Board liaison Jennifer Glass reported that a Town Meeting vote will be required for the revolving fund, with the SB reluctant to expand the October special town meeting agenda, pushing any vote to March 2027 at earliest.
Lincoln Green Energy Committee recommends Municipal Aggregation Plan update. The committee voted 7-0 to advise the Select Board to begin the 30-day public notice process mandated by the Department of Public Utilities, with the understanding that any substantive changes to the Green Energy Choice
Green Energy Committee votes to recommend installing conduit at community center to preserve future battery storage option. Chair Paul Shorb and members including Roy Harvey, Laurie Gray, and Anne Sobol met virtually May 7 to advance a proposal reshaping the Lincoln Green Energy Choice program,
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