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Energy and Utilities
Where are we now?
- Honeywell energy management system and upgrades
- Energy coordinator position established
- Baseline of energy use established
- Energy metering system program begun
- Replacement of inefficient light fixtures and bulbs
- Installation of energy efficient lighting in major renovations and new buildings
- Pilot Emergency light replacement program in Redfern Arts Center (4-watt LED replacement of 40-watt incandescent bulbs)
- Pilot VendingMiser program to reduce energy waste in vending machines
Where do we want to be?
- Energy master plan
- Diversification of fuel sources
- New heat plant
- Monitor and reduction of greenhouse gas emissions
- Conversion of Carle Hall and Owls Nests to central heat system
- Recycling specifications for C&D materials
- Use of recycled or recycled content materials
- Increase purchases of sustainable and recycled content goods and services
How do we get there?
- Collaboration of Council, FPAC and energy coordinator on Energy Master Plan
- determine long-term goals
- implementation of ASHRAE toolkit or Energy Star benchmarking values for energy saving
calculations
- greenhouse gas emissions assessment
- More extensive metering for an accurate picture of our current energy use
- Develop access to liquid natural gas
- Design for co-generation of electricity from heat plant
- Continue work with PSNH on energy saving opportunities
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The Green Guide