George Murphy said...
It's great that they're working on a bill for residents in the community, but they should also try to focus on nonresidential buildings who are inefficient. These businesses, hotels, and schools are using the most energy, and by being forced to consume less energy and implement a demand response solutions, it could really help.
It's great that they're working on a bill for residents in the community, but they should also try to focus on nonresidential buildings who are inefficient. These businesses, hotels, and schools are using the most energy, and by being forced to consume less energy and implement a demand response solutions, it could really help.
Nonetheless, great post, the Bill sounds great!
Tuesday, 01 July, 2008
Middleboro Review said...
Mr. Murphy, You didn't indicate if you were connected with EnerNOC or live in the area, but the introduction to the organization is appreciated.
A search of MR will indicate that I have posted comments about municipal energy consumption, building waste previously and successfully ruffled many local feathers.
Middleboro spent millions restoring an Historic Town Hall, but failed to insulate or install storm windows (or address glazing in any fashion). It's a magnificent building, worthy of preservation that houses 12 employees. The entire 2nd floor is a 2 story auditorium that is not isolated from HVAC.
The school department of an abutting city, Taunton retained a firm to save energy costs and realized $570,000 the first year.
Other towns surrounding Middleboro have taken proactive steps to reduce their energy costs and generate their own alternative power.
But Middleboro seems reluctant to save money or examine the issue.
Maybe some leadership is required or the costs need to increase more.
On the Environmental Stewardship page of EnerNOC, the following was included:
EnerNOC also offers our employees hybrid car subsidies and energy efficiency incentives to promote intelligent energy use. Employees who purchase hybrid cars receive monthly subsidies. With EnerNOC’s Green Green! program, EnerNOC encourages employees to install compact fluorescent light bulbs, commute environmentally (walk, bike, take public transportation, car pool, or drive a hybrid), replace old appliances with energy efficient equivalents, conduct home energy audits, and influence family and friends to follow EnerNOC’s environmental stewardship.
Sounds great to me!
I hope you'll continue to contribute other information you are aware of.
EnerNOC has a great deal of information about demand response that Middleboro might consider employing.
A proactive approach to reducing personal and municipal energy costs seems sorely needed.
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