Energy, Environment, and Sustainability Committee · October 6, 2026 · 5:00 PM
Amesbury Energy, Environment, & Sustainability Committee Meeting
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Committee will plan the November 7 "Pumpkin Smash" composting event and review adoption of the Renewable Energy Siting Regulations effective Oct 1, 2026. Members will also review ongoing projects (National Grid PPP, Lumos Lighting, CES RTU #5 feasibility, Green Communities grant items), solid waste initiatives including PAYT, mattress recycling and composting opportunities, and receive the Energy Manager’s monthly report with Q&A.
Agenda
Minutes
September 2026 minutes
Approval of the committee minutes for September 2026.
New Business
Pumpkin Smash (Nov 7) pumpkin composting event
Planning and coordination for the November 7 "Pumpkin Smash" pumpkin composting event.
Standing Items
Utility account status (Unmetered Lighting Audit; Gas Utility Audit)
Update on utility account status including unmetered lighting audit and gas utility audit.
Standing Items
Alternate On Bill Credit (AOBC)
Discussion/update on the Alternate On Bill Credit (AOBC) program.
Standing Items
Community Power Aggregation
Discussion/update on Community Power Aggregation efforts.
Standing Items
Building energy performance and cost
Review of building energy performance and associated costs.
Standing Items
EVSE program
Update on the EVSE (electric vehicle supply equipment) program.
Existing Business
Renewable Energy Siting Regulations (adoption)
Discussion of the Renewable Energy Siting Regulations and their mandatory adoption effective October 1, 2026.
Project and Programs
National Grid PPP
Status update on in-progress projects: National Grid PPP.
Project and Programs
Lumos Lighting
Status update on in-progress projects: Lumos Lighting.
Project and Programs
Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle (tabled)
Item tabled regarding the Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle.
Project and Programs
CES RTU #5 project feasibility
New feasibility assessment for CES RTU #5 project.
Project and Programs
Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle Project (new)
New project proposal for the Green Communities Fall Grant Cycle.
Municipal Solid Waste
Municipal Solid Waste Working Group updates
Working Group updates including Pay As You Throw (PAYT) rollout, mattress recycling, and composting status (commercial opportunities and backyard composting).
Report
Energy Manager’s Monthly Staff Report
Energy Manager’s monthly staff report including highlights and a Q&A session with the Energy Manager.