The Franconia Energy Commission met July 21, 2026. Regarding the Town Hall Solar Energy System, electrician Justin Poulton is managing pole burial and line removal. The utility pole meter (72 358 500) will be returned to Eversource, saving ~$21/month. The streetlight attached to the pole requires replacement. The Commission proposed installing an EV charging station at this site.
Municipal solar expansion faces an IRA program deadline of December 31, 2026. Eric and Dave will complete Dow clock lighting. Dan and Chris will meet Principal Amy Kopp regarding the Lafayette School Pavilion Lighting Project. The Commission will restart energy audits and outreach to Fire Chief Tyler Gaudette and Police Chief Martin A Cashin regarding the Safety building. With a plug-in solar bill effective January 1, 2027, the Commission will create a citizen user guide for the town website and attend an August 5 webinar. The sale of the Presby maintenance garage is in process. The next meeting is August 25, 2026.
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The Franconia Energy Commission addressed the Town Hall Solar Energy System, noting electrician Justin Poulton will manage pole removal and line burying. The disconnected utility pole meter ($21/month rental) will be returned to Eversource, requiring alternative streetlight replacement. For the Lafayette School Pavilion Lighting Project, Dan and Chris will meet Principal Amy Kopp. Energy audits will restart, with outreach to Fire Chief Tyler Gaudette and Police Chief Martin A Cashin regarding Safety building energy usage. The commission noted the plug-in solar law takes effect January 1, 2027, and will create a citizen user guide. Eric and Dave will handle Dow clock lighting. The potential sale of the Presby maintenance garage to Franconia is in process. The next meeting is July 21, 2026, at 4:30 PM at the Dow Pavilion.
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The Energy Commission approved December meeting minutes. Regarding the Town Hall Solar System, Justin Poulton is managing pole removal and line burying through 2026. The unconnected utility pole meter will be returned to Eversource to stop ~$21/month rental costs. Streetlight replacement will be included in the project. The Commission noted the IRA program ends December 31, 2026, and plans municipal solar expansion at the Town Garage/Transfer Station and Dow Pavilion. Amy Kopp will revisit school rooftop solar discussions. Bob will organize NHSaves Button Up workshops at Town Hall in 2026. Energy audits will restart, including outreach to Fire Chief Tyler Gaudette and Police Chief Martin A Cashin. A partial Water Department audit occurred December 4, 2025; a 2026 revisit is planned for Water 5 and Water 4 to address VFD pump programming. A 2025 municipal energy usage report was completed for the financial report. The BOS is pursuing a $27,000 refund from Fidium/Consolidated. The next meeting is February 17, 2026.
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The Energy Commission approved December meeting minutes. For the Town Hall Solar Energy System, electrician Justin Poulton manages pole removal and burying lines through 2026. The utility pole meter will be returned to Eversource to stop $21/month rental costs. Streetlight replacement must be included. Municipal solar expansion targets the Town Garage/Transfer Station, Dow Pavilion, and school rooftops before the IRA program ends December 31, 2026.
Bob will organize an NHSaves Button Up workshop at Town Hall in 2026. Heat pump replacements for fossil fuel heating are planned. Energy audits will restart, specifically targeting the Safety building and water system. A partial audit of Water 5 and Water 4 occurred, but Water 5 requires a 2026 revisit due to VFD pump programming issues. A comprehensive audit is planned for Mittersill systems 1, 2, and 3. The 2025 municipal energy usage report is complete for the town financial report. The BOS seeks a $27,000 refund from Fidium. The next meeting is February 17, 2026.
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The Franconia Energy Commission met December 16, 2025. Attendees approved November minutes. Regarding the Town Hall Solar System, electrician Justin Poulton manages burying lines and pole removal, extending into 2026. The disconnected utility meter will be returned to Eversource to stop $21 monthly rental costs. Pole removal requires replacing attached streetlights. The Commission noted the IRA program ends December 31, 2026, informing potential solar expansion at the Town Garage/Transfer Station and Dow Pavilion. Eric and Dave will complete Dow clock lighting. Bob will organize Plymouth Area Renewable Energy Initiative's NHSaves Button Up workshop at Town Hall in 2026. After an audit on December 4, 2025, a revisit is planned for January 2026 to fix VFD pumps at Water 5 on Water Works Rd. Future audits should include Mittersill water systems 1, 2, and 3. The 2025 energy report is due February 3, 2026. The Board of Selectmen pursues a $27,000 refund from Fidium/Consolidated. The next meeting is January 20, 2026, at 4:30 PM.
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