Shutesbury Committee Weighs EV Charging Station Management and Future Infrastructure Needs

Overview: The Shutesbury Climate Action Committee meeting centered around discussions on potential electric vehicle (EV) charging station installations and the public forum preparation for the Climate Leader Community program. The committee explored the feasibility of partnering with East Coast Renewables (ECR) for managing EV stations, while also evaluating future infrastructure strategies to accommodate the state’s climate goals and an impending ban on new gasoline-powered car sales by 2035.

Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Explores Community Choice Aggregation and Electric Vehicle Initiatives

Overview: The Shutesbury Climate Action Committee’s recent meeting delved into discussions on the town’s proposed Community Choice Aggregation (CCA) program and the potential installation of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations, reflecting a careful consideration of timelines, regulatory compliance, and community engagement.

Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Scrambles to Meet Grant Deadline Amidst Holiday Scheduling Conflicts

Overview: During the recent Shutesbury Climate Action Committee meeting, members faced a concern: the tight deadline for a decarbonization roadmap grant application. With the application due on November 29, just days after Thanksgiving, members grappled with logistical challenges, debating whether to push for a swift submission or delay until March for a more feasible timeline. The urgency of organizing documentation and securing a letter of commitment from the select board underscored the meeting’s focus on immediate climate action priorities.

Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Reviews Geothermal Drilling Concerns and Advances Key Climate Initiatives

Overview: The Shutesbury Climate Action Committee recently convened to address various topics, including concerns over geothermal drilling, the adoption of a decarbonization resolution, and the development of a specialized energy code. The meeting also focused on refining electric vehicle policies and planning for future grant opportunities.

Shutesbury Climate Action Committee Discusses Green Initiatives

Overview: The Shutesbury Climate Action Committee recently convened to discuss several initiatives aimed at advancing the town’s energy efficiency and climate goals. Among notable topics were the potential collaboration between the Energy and Climate Action Committee and the Building Committee, the exploration of heat pump installations, and the development of a municipal decarbonization roadmap. The committee also touched on the procurement policy for electric vehicles, the specialized opt-in code bylaw, and the Municipal Aggregation Plan’s progress.