The Energy Committee is an advisory committee to the Board of
Selectmen. The purpose of the Committee is to promote clean power
options, encourage the development of renewable energy in Canton,
and make recommendations for energy conservation.
There is hereby established a committee to be known as the "Energy
Committee."
The Energy Committee shall have the following duties and responsibilities:
A. Investigate
appropriate and cost-effective opportunities for implementing energy
efficiency measures in all aspects of Canton's public buildings, including
operational changes and changes in maintenance or capital improvements.
These recommendations shall be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen
or appropriate municipal agency or official as designated by the Board
of Selectmen.
B. Research
and facilitate the use of clean, renewable energy within the Town
of Canton.
C. Educate
Canton residents about clean energy options, energy efficiency, and
energy conservation.
D. Identify
appropriate federal and state incentive and grant programs that provide
opportunities for clean, renewable energy, energy efficiency, or energy
conservation.
E. Take advantage
of unique opportunities and resources within Canton for providing
clean, renewable energy to help fulfill local energy needs.
All meetings and records of the Committee shall be in compliance
with applicable state statutes. A status report shall be provided
by the Committee to the Board of Selectmen no later than December
30 of each year or as may be directed by the Board of Selectmen.