Grantham Energy Committee

About the Energy Committee

The Board of Selectmen voted to establish a town Energy Committee at their meeting on November 12, 2014. The Energy Committee is advisory to the Board of Selectmen. The Energy Committee meets the second Monday of every month at 7:00PM in the Jerry Whitney Memorial Conference room, Grantham Town Hall, 300 Route 10 South, unless otherwise posted.

Mission Statement
The Grantham Energy Committee’s mission is to encourage and facilitate energy conservation, energy efficient practices, and the use of sustainable energy in the Town of Grantham, including public buildings and properties, businesses, and residents’ homes.

Membership
TJ Alexander, Bob Bowers, Jeannie Sperry, and Rick Covill

Peter Garland, Selectmen's Representative

Community Power Documents

Are you looking for the latest information on Community Power and what it means to Grantham residents? Did you miss the two public hearings but still have questions? Do you want to be better informed about what will be voted on at the Annual Town Meeting? Below are the slide show residents viewed on January 8th and December 11th and the Community Power Coalition of NH aggregation plan for Grantham. For more questions email the Energy Committee Chair T.J.Alexander at [email protected].

Slide Show

Grantham_Community_Power_EAP_Final_Draft_2024-01-16_v1.0_clean.pdf

About_Community_Power_Coalition.docx

Member_Benefits_of_Community_Power.docx

Role/Objectives

Act in an advisory capacity to the Selectmen, and other Town boards, committees, and commissions in connection with matters relating to energy conservation, energy efficiency, ways to decrease municipal energy costs, or reduction of Grantham’s greenhouse gas emissions.
Work with public officials and municipal departments to identify and assess energy inefficiencies and to recommend practical and economical solutions or projects to make public buildings (e.g., town-owned buildings, the school, and the library) more energy efficient.
Promote community-wide energy efficiency practices and incorporation of energy efficient features in new construction through education and outreach.
Build awareness among Grantham residents, businesses, and other organizations regarding their energy consumption habits and demands, and the availability of more efficient and/or renewable energy resources.
Seek grant opportunities and partnerships, where necessary, to provide financial assistance in the implementation of innovative energy initiatives.
Form subcommittees, as necessary, to focus on specific objectives of the Energy Committee including, without limitation, grant writing, education, public relations, education, and outreach.