MEC high accolades for Fred Davis

Resolution Voted by the Medfield Energy Committee about Fred Davis:

Resolution for Fred Davis

WHEREAS, Fred Davis has given generously of his time as a member of the Town of Medfield’s Energy Committee since its inception in 2008.

WHEREAS, during his tenure, Fred has served as a dedicated committee member as well as Chair of the Medfield Energy Committee for three years.

WHEREAS, Fred is an experienced energy expert, bringing his 30 years of professional experience in the energy sector to the town.

WHEREAS, Fred always was extremely knowledgeable and thoughtful about climate and energy issues.

WHEREAS, Fred actively networks and educates himself, both to stay current and to broaden his understanding of climate and energy issues.

WHEREAS, Fred has been a pioneer in the energy efficiency industry, helping to reduce energy costs and GHG emissions.

WHEREAS, Fred and his company are well known for expertise and quality in lighting. 

WHEREAS, Fred has continued to stay on the leading edge, advancing and advocating carbon reduction strategies.

WHEREAS, Fred is a good, tough, and powerful advocate for the ways and needed things to solve climate and energy issues.

WHEREAS, Fred is a passionate visionary who leads by example.

WHEREAS, Fred estimates that the Medfield Energy Committee has saved the Town of Medfield over $9 million, and he was responsible for affecting much of that savings.

WHEREAS, Fred during his chairmanship:

• recognized the need for the Energy Committee to bring its expertise and perspective to the School Building Committee for the New Elementary School project. This resulted in the establishment of a Sustainability Subcommittee and eventual plans for a net zero school. Guided MEC (Medfield Energy Committee) members to train with the MAPC (Massachusetts Planning Council) and generate the first (baseline) Medfield Municipal Green House Gas Inventory.
• Explored low-carbon solutions for the Medfield State Hospital development.
• Recognized the need for specialist consultants and introduced them to the Town (with continued benefit to the town.
• Lead the town’s adoption of Medfield Net Zero 2050 resolution.
• Oversaw the development of the Towns first Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP).
• Inspired and supported the town’s adoption of Community Choice Aggregation.
• Initiated the MEC’s annual presence at Medfield Day.
• Began the partnership with Sustainable Medfield to amplify the MEC’s community outreach.
• Started the partnership with Medfield Environmental Action (MEA) with whose support he produced and hosted several community educational and decarbonizer webinars.

WHEREAS, Fred repeatedly attracted and guided new MEC members who brought energy and climate expertise to the committee. 

WHEREAS, Fred is the driving force behind the town’s thoughtful adoption of solar installations, including the Wastewater Treatment Plant solar field and the Town Garage roof.

WHEREAS, Fred led the Town’s transition from incandescent streetlights to LED (Light Emitting Diode) lights.

WHEREAS, Fred was instrumental in transitioning Medfield to become a Green Community.

WHEREAS, Fred kept track of and quantified the financial and carbon benefits to the town of Medfield Energy Committee recommended projects.

WHEREAS, Fred engaged in tracking the uptake of climate-friendly technologies by residents.

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT

RESOLVED that the Medfield Energy Committee by action of the committee on October 11, 2023, adopts this resolution of appreciation for the outstanding contributions rendered by Fred Davis.