Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee · May 5, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Amesbury Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee Meeting
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Agenda includes review of Renewable Siting Regulations and the Solid Waste Ordinance (filed as 2026-109), plus updates on Community Power Aggregation and the Alternate On-Bill Credit (AOBC) program. Project updates include the Middle School controls upgrade (Green Communities grant) and Fire Station HVAC replacement (RTUs).
Agenda
Minutes
April 2026
Approval of minutes from April 2026.
Existing Business
AEESC new member Welcome
Welcome for a new AEESC member.
Existing Business
Alternate On Bill Credit (AOBC) Status Update
Status update on the Alternate On Bill Credit (AOBC) program.
Existing Business
Community Power Aggregation Status
Status update on Community Power Aggregation efforts.
Existing Business
EVSE Program and Revolving Fund Status
Status update on the EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) program and associated revolving fund.
Updates
Building Energy Performance & Cost Update
Update on building energy performance and related cost information.
Updates
Renewable Siting Regulations and Ordinance
Discussion of renewable siting regulations and proposed ordinance work.
Updates
National Grid Portfolio Prioritization Plan (PPP) Status
Status update on National Grid's Portfolio Prioritization Plan (PPP).
Updates
Middle School Controls Upgrade (Green Communities Grant)
Project update on Middle School controls upgrade funded by a Green Communities grant.
Updates
Fire Station HVAC replacement (RTUs)
Project update on Fire Station HVAC replacement (roof top units).
Updates
Lumos Lighting
Project update on Lumos lighting project.
Solid Waste
Find New Date/Time for Working Group
Schedule a new date/time for the Municipal Solid Waste Working Group.
Solid Waste
FY2027 Solid Waste Outlook
Review FY2027 solid waste outlook.
Solid Waste
Solid Waste Ordinance Status
Status update on the Solid Waste Ordinance.
Solid Waste
National Grid: PPP and Comprehensive Building Assessments
Discuss National Grid PPP impacts and comprehensive building assessments relevant to solid waste/work group.
Solid Waste
Ameresco – site visits
Update on Ameresco site visits related to waste/energy projects.
Solid Waste
Upcoming opportunities
Review upcoming funding and program opportunities including Green Communities Grant (High School HVAC), MassDEP grant opportunities, Waste Watchers workshops, and Black Earth Compost options.
Reports
Energy Manager Monthly Activities Report
Monthly activities report from the Energy Manager.