Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee · September 1, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Amesbury Energy, Environment & Sustainability Committee Meeting
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Agenda includes consideration of the Renewable Energy Siting Regulations (mandatory adoption date Oct 1, 2026); updates on Community Power Aggregation and energy projects (National Grid PPP, Lumos Lighting, CES RTU #5, Green Communities Fall Grant); and solid-waste policy items including Pay-As-You-Throw rollout, mattress recycling, and commercial/backyard composting.
Agenda
Minutes
Minutes for Approval: Aug 2026
Approval of minutes for August 2026 meeting.
Existing Business
Community Power Aggregation Status / Energy Manager Activities
Standing updates on Community Power Aggregation status and other items as referenced in the Energy Manager’s Monthly Activities Report.
Existing Business
Renewable Energy Siting Regulations (mandatory adoption 1 Oct 2026)
Consideration of Renewable Energy Siting Regulations with mandatory adoption date of October 1, 2026.
Existing Business
Project and Programs (National Grid PPP; Lumos Lighting; CES RTU #5; Green Communities Grant)
Project and program updates: in-progress projects (National Grid PPP, Lumos Lighting); canceled project (Municipal Water Treatment Plant water heater replacement); and new projects (CES RTU #5 feasibility, Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle Project).
Existing Business
Municipal Solid Waste Working Group: PAYT, mattress recycling, composting
Municipal Solid Waste Working Group updates including Pay As You Throw rollout, mattress recycling program, and composting status covering commercial opportunities and backyard composting.
New Business
To Be Determined
Placeholder for new business items to be determined at the meeting.
Energy Report
Energy Manager’s Monthly Staff Report: Highlights and Q&A
Energy Manager’s monthly staff report highlights followed by a Q&A with the Energy Manager.