Energy Committee @ Aug 11, 2026 5:00 PM EDT

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The following meeting has been updated:

Town(s): Berlin, MA;
Board: Energy Committee
Time: Tuesday August 11 @ 5:00 PM EDT
Location: Berlin Town Offices Virtual

Agenda:
Berlin Energy Committee
Proposed Agenda

August 11, 2026
5:00 PM
Remote Meeting

1. Call to Order
2. Approval of Minutes
May 13, 2026
June 2, 2026
July 14, 2026 (if available)
3. Berlin Public Library Green Communities Grant Application

Review updated information from Weston & Sampson and Rise Engineering, including:

Revised project scope
Updated cost estimates
National Grid review/comments
Available incentives
Green Communities scoring
Weatherization opportunities
Recommendation on whether to proceed with a Fall 2026 application

Possible Committee Action:

Determine whether to move forward with the Library as the Town's Fall 2026 Green Communities project.
4. Berlin Memorial School Update

Receive updates on:

META Grant award status
Rise Engineering recommendations
School district coordination
Updated project cost estimates
Regional School Decarbonization Grant opportunities

Discuss next steps for continuing project development toward a future Green Communities or Climate Leader application.

5. Green Communities / Climate Leader Strategy

Review the Town's overall grant strategy, including:

Remaining Green Communities funding availability
Library project timeline
Climate Leader Community roadmap
Municipal Decarbonization Roadmap progress
Zero Emission Vehicle policy review
Specialized Stretch Code planning
6. Project Decision Framework

Review the project comparison document requested from Weston & Sampson, including:

Available grant opportunities
Recommended project sequencing
Funding sources
Estimated local match requirements
Advantages and disadvantages of each project path

Discuss use of the document for future briefings with:

Select Board
Town Administrator
Berlin-Boylston Regional School District
School Committee
7. Community Solutions Planning

Review scheduling for upcoming Community Solutions meetings.

Tentatively schedule:

October 2026 quarterly meeting
January 2027 quarterly meeting
8. New Business
9. Public Comment
10. Set Next Meeting Agenda

Potential items:

Green Communities grant submission
META Grant awards
Library project development
Climate Leader Community preparation
11. Adjournment

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