This meeting is to sign the Solect PPA before the end of the calendar year in order to qualify for higher returns on the solar PV.
“Byron Woodman, Solect, to request Select Board to vote to sign the Blake Middle School and Memorial Elementary School’s Power Purchase Agreement and Lease for rooftop and parking lot canopy solar systems with Solect Energy Development, LLC”
To join through a conference call, dial 929-436-2866 or 312-626-6799 or 253-215-8782 or 301-715-8592 or 346-248-7799 or 669-900-6833 a. Enter the Webinar ID: 885 3036 6678 b. Enter the password: 637025 The packet with meeting materials for this meeting is available at this link: https://www.town.medfield.net/DocumentCenter/View/7442/Select-Board-Meeting-Packet_11282023
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.
The Medfield Energy Committee, along with the School Committee, is exploring the possibility of adding solar arrays to the schools’ parking lots and/or roofs. We would greatly appreciate it if you could take a minute to take this quick survey to inform us of the community’s current feelings on these potential solar projects.
Reminder– “2040” showing is tomorrow afternoon, Sunday at 1pm
The second of two viewings of the movie “2040”
Free. Sponsored by Medfield Environment Action. Bring a friend!
Jan. 31 Tuesday 7pm at United Church of Christ 496 Main Street Feb. 5 Sunday 1pm at the Medfield Public Library Register to get reminder and updates
This documentary is inspiring. It is entertaining to watch and offers new hope for the climate crisis conversation! If you have been suffering from climate-related anxiety or despair, this movie is for you. Please help to spread the word to neighbors and friends.
Posted onFebruary 1, 2023|Comments Off on Great movie!!! Repeats Sunday at 1PM
I saw this movie last night at its penultimate Medfield showing at the UCC, with about forty other Medfield people, and I highly recommend it to you. Such a hopeful message about what our carbon future can be, by solving climate change with things that already exist. The movie plays again on Sunday at 1PM at the library – do not miss your last chance to see it in Medfield.
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The Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) was published today after a year and a half of work by the Medfield Energy Committee TOMCAP working group.
Posted on: September 23, 2022
Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP)
In 2021, the residents of Medfield voted to support a Net Zero 2050 climate goal and charged the Town with writing a climate action plan.
The Energy Committee is proud to presenting the draft of the Town of Medfield Climate Action Plan (TOMCAP) for public comments.
Posted onJuly 14, 2022|Comments Off on Medfield Decarbonizers 7/20 at 7:30 pm
From Fred Davis –
Hi MEC members and friends —
Now is the time for more and more Medfielders to be decarbonizing, so I hope you will attend and please invite three neighbors:
Medfield Decarbonizers
Webinar via Zoom Wed, July 20th at 7:30 pm
A (new) panel of non-expert Medfield residents will be sharing about their decisions and experiences going EV, PV, HP. Their non-expert perspectives provide our best resource for influencing others. Your engagement will be helpful!
This is the time for more and more Medfielders to be decarbonizing.
Attached is the flyer, and seriously, please explicitly invite at least three of your neighbors.
Helen Dewey is doing a great job pulling this together, please support!
Posted onJuly 8, 2022|Comments Off on Medfield Decarbonizers 7/20 at 7:30 pm
From Fred Davis –
Hi MEC members and friends —
Now is the time for more and more Medfielders to be decarbonizing, so I hope you will attend and please invite three neighbors:
Medfield Decarbonizers
Webinar via Zoom Wed, July 20th at 7:30 pm
A (new) panel of non-expert Medfield residents will be sharing about their decisions and experiences going EV, PV, HP. Their non-expert perspectives provide our best resource for influencing others. Your engagement will be helpful!
This is the time for more and more Medfielders to be decarbonizing.
Attached is the flyer, and seriously, please explicitly invite at least three of your neighbors.
Helen Dewey is doing a great job pulling this together, please support!
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