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Energy Conservation Task Force
 The Town of Amherst established the Energy Conservation Task Force in the
summer of 2000 as part of its participation in the Cities for Climate Protection
campaign. The Task Force meets on a monthly basis to discuss and develop the
Town of Amherst's Climate Action Plan; create policies and local solutions in
addressing global climate change, energy conservation and sustainability; and
monitor continued progress. The Task Force is divided into the following
subcommittees: Green Fleets and Transportation, Education, Green Purchasing,
and Building Operations. Members include representatives from Amherst College,
Hampshire College, the University of Massachusetts, various Town departments,
and local citizens.
Cities for Climate Protection
In the spring of 2000, the Amherst Select Board signed a resolution pledging to
participate in the Cities for Climate Protection Program. The program, sponsored
by the
International Council for Local Environmental Initiatives (ICLEI),
was launched in response to increased awareness regarding the problem of global
climate change. By participating in this program, Amherst has pledged to
reduce its emission of greenhouse gases, primarily carbon dioxide and methane,
two of the major contributors to this global phenomenon. Energy conservation
measures translate into equivalent carbon dioxide emission reductions.
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 New! AMHERST
3rd ANNUAL RENEWABLE ENERGY FAIR
The Town
of Amherst
Energy Task Force
is sponsoring the 3rd Annual Renewable Energy Fair on Saturday, September 15, 2007, from
10 AM – 4 PM on the Amherst South
Common.
The Renewable Energy Fair will provide opportunities for area residents and
businesses to share information about renewable energy, conservation, and energy
efficient products and services. Information booths, vendors and alternative
vehicle displays and children’s activities will create an educational atmosphere
for the whole family.
Please
join us to discover how you can become more energy efficient!
For more
details about The Amherst Renewable Energy Fair, or if you would like to reserve
a booth space, please contact Stephanie Ciccarello at
ciccarellos@amherstma.gov
or at Town Hall, (413) 259-3149.
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The Five Milestone Process
The Cities for Climate Protection program involves a five-milestone process:
Milestone 1: Conduct a baseline emission
inventory for the entire community and municipal operations. Amherst completed
this step in August 2001.
Milestone 2: Set an emissions reduction
target.
Milestone 3: Develop a Local Climate
Action Plan to reach the target reductions.
**NEW**Click
here to view plan. (PDF -
2MB)
Milestone 4: Implement the Local Climate
Action Plan.
Milestone 5: Monitor emission reductions.
For more information regarding the Energy Task Force, please contact Stephanie Ciccarello,
Energy Conservation Coordinator at (413) 259-3045 or e-mail
ciccarello@amherstma.gov
Help Stop Global Warming
And Earn Money For Amherst!!
The
Town of Amherst is currently participating in the
Massachusetts Clean Energy Choice
campaign. Residents of Amherst may make a contribution towards the
New England Wind Fund to support
the development of future wind turbines in the state of Massachusetts. In turn,
the
Massachusetts Technology Collaborative
(MTC) will give matching funds for those donations to be used towards a
municipal green energy project. If 3% of the Town’s population signs up by
March 31st, MTC will give the Town of Amherst an additional $50.00
per household for those that have signed on. This could potentially result in
the Town of Amherst receiving $28,000. To participate in this program fill out
the
application (on
page 2) and mail it to New England Wind Fund.
2007
Sustainable Energy Summit
COMMUNITY ACTION FOR A SUSTAINABLE ENERGY FUTURE Coop Power is sponsoring the
2007 Sustainable Energy Summit Saturday, April 28 from 8:30 am to 5:30 pm at
Smith College's Performing Arts Center in Northampton MA. Please join us for
this important event!
Click on this link to register today!
For
more information contact Alyssa McKim at 413-772-8898 or
alyssa@cooppower.coop
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