Energy Committee
In the Spring of 2021 after a few years of inactivity, the Energy Committee got back together with new and former members to continue advising the town on energy related matters. Reinvigorated with electrons, the Committee is initially focusing on Community Power and immediately began to educate themselves and the Board of Selectmen on new possibilities for the town to procure its own power based on a list of priorities determined by town residents. In October 2021, the Board of Selectmen voted to approve the town to enter into a Joint Power Agreement with Community Power Coalition of NH, a nonprofit that was established to help towns across the state set up and run their Community Power programs. The Energy Committee is helping to move Community Power in Pembroke forward by performing the necessary outreach to develop a Community Power Plan (CPP), which will detail the energy priorities of Pembroke. Once final, the CPP will go before the town at a Town Meeting for approval (likely 2023).
Expect to see lots happening around town to educate and engage the community on this topic. This is an exciting opportunity for the town and anyone who is interested in participating is encouraged to reach out the the Energy Committee at pembrokeenergycommittee@gmail.com or keep an eye out for one of our monthly meetings.
COMMUNITY POWER
- Community Power Coalition of NH website
- Community Power Brochure
- Community Power Presentation
- Electric Aggregation Plan Draft
- January 10, 2023 Electric Aggregation Plan Revision
- The CPCNH Joint Powers Agreement
Upcoming Community Power Workshops:
Stay tuned for more info.