Formed by a vote of the Selectmen on October 10, 2006 to write a proposed Green Energy Action Plan.

Next Meeting:

  Thursday January 30, 2008 7:30pm at Hingham Town Hall.

Next Meeting Agenda:

  - Voting for the carbon footprint study consultant.
  - Finalize warrant article.
  - Working session number one.
  - Schedule remaining work sessions.

Minutes:

  Nov. 29, 2006 meeting minutes.
  Jan. 11, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Feb. 8, 2007 no meeting held (quorum of 4 members not present).
  Mar. 8, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Apr. 12, 2007 meeting minutes.
  May 22, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Jun. 12, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Sep. 20, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Oct. 4, 2007 no meeting held (quorum of 4 members not present).
  Oct. 25, 2007 no meeting held (quorum of 4 members not present).
  Dec. 18, 2007 meeting minutes.
  Jan. 2, 2008 meeting minutes.
  Jan. 16, 2008 meeting minutes (NOTE: these are unapproved and unreviewed draft minutes, subject to change).

Other documents:

  2007 Work Agenda.
  2007 Annual Report to the Town.
  2008 Town Meeting warrant article.

Mission Statement:

  To serve the residents of the town of Hingham by establishing
  energy policies that will promote the efficient use of energy,
  increase awareness and will reduce environmental impact.

Goals:

1. The establishment of town-wide Renewable Energy Standards for (1) electric power generation and use, and (2) renewable fuels for fleet vehicles, heating, and stand-by power generation.
2. The establishment of 'green' building codes that enhance energy efficiency.
3. The establishment of zoning by-laws for land-use that promotes energy efficiency, conservation or alternative power generation.
4. The establishment of Energy Performance Contracting Programs for residential, commercial and municipal purposes.
5. Identification of Capital Project Incentives Programs from Private Equity, State and Federal programs.
6. Identification of Operating Incentives from Private, State and Federal programs.
7. The establishment of Community Outreach programs that communicate the benefits of energy conservation and renewable energy.
8. The establishment of benchmarking standards that compare similar programs established in other towns and municipalities throughout the US with Hingham's own standards.

Members:

  Ted Alexiades (Town Accountant)
  David Killory (Business Manager of the school department)
  John Tzimorangas (General Manager of the Hingham Light Plant)
  Pam Harty (Citizen)
  Russ Heissner (Citizen and Chairman)
  Brian Phillips (Citizen)
  Rob Baynes (Citizen and Secretary)