Lyme Energy Committee
Minutes
December 19, 2005
Present: Tina Cullenberg, Tom Hunton, Denis Kelem, Claudia Kern, Carola Lea, Sue MacKenzie
Old Business:
Proposed budget:
· Asked for $700; received $200
· Frank has submitted information on rebates from PSNH to upgrade lighting in town garage to Pete Bleyler.
Annual Report- reviewed, approved as changed
New Business:
Vicky Davis forwarded Green Building information from a state conference she recently attended, of interest were-
-when application for building permit received could issue energy brochure
-info on NH RSA 72:61-72 for property tax rebate for wood and wind energy use; Tom to check out
Report from Tom on Energy Audit of School
-spoke to Mike who does maintenance for both Lyme School and library
School:
· has electric hot water tank: 30 gallons, on demand; is not adequate
· Has T8 bulbs; would T5 bulbs make a big difference?
Library:
· T12 bulbs throughout
· Lights on all day
· Obvious priority
Proposal for library:
· Motion sensors
· Check on rebates from PSNH for library and offices
· Suggest lighting contractor make bid (go to Library Trustees)
· Tom to check windows with Mike
Denis suggested either replacing or add storm windows
Brainstorming for future goals of LEC- remainder of meeting; summary to be sent to and reviewed by Tom and Claudia; vote by all at next meeting.
Next meeting January 23 (fourth Monday due to conflict on third)
Respectfully submitted,
Tina Cullenberg
Secretary
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