CETF Minutes 12.07.09

Town Hall 9am

In attendance: Anne Scott, Katie Freygang, Gordon Ridgway

1. CCS Solar Panel Installation Report:

Anne reported that we are officially done with the installation. The Fat Spaniel is in and the “wet stamp” has been issued to Paul Prindle, our local inspector. CL&P and Ct Clean Energy Fund also are entitled to inspections but may forego and rely on the installers and first inspection due to budget cuts.

For celebrations we are thinking of doing two. One will be for the school during school hours and include a demonstration and educational program. The second will also be a demonstration but handled outdoors and be geared for adults.

2. ARRA Grants:

Katie reported that the Regional Bonus Pool proposal is being assembled although the final governing entity will be assigned to a Lead Town or other Governmental entity.

3. Winter Programs:

• January- Optiwind's David Hurwitt would speak about opportunities for wind in residential contexts. Anne is working on this

• February???- Roger Smith would like to come back and talk about state incentives for residents. Katie is working on this.

• March???- Teresa Lavoie would speak about Competitive Resources, recommended by Energy Efficiency Fund for home audits. Katie is working on this.

4. Winter Projects:

• Clean Energy mailing campaign for sign-ons- All

• Press Release on Solar Installation- Katie and Anne

• Press Release on School Benchmarking and Lighting Upgrades- Debbie

5. New Members:

Please continue to search for new members. In January we will be welcoming two new members: Ruth Charney who is a filmmaker and green homeowner who is interested in education and Joe Fuller who is a Fuel Cell Engineer interested in the upcoming CCEF incentives.

5. NEXT MEETING: January 11, 2010 at 9am at Town Hall