Leigh Cameron The Grassroots Fund Sarah Simonds Vital Communities Ron Bolt Littleton Energy Conservation Committee 2015 LES Conference New England Grassroots Environment Fund The New England Grassroots Environment Fund NEGEF seeks to energize and nurture long term civic engagement in lo ID: 790246
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Strategic Energy Action Toolkit For Local Energy Groups
Leigh Cameron, The Grassroots FundSarah Simonds, Vital CommunitiesRon Bolt, Littleton Energy Conservation Committee
2015 LES Conference
Slide2New England Grassroots Environment Fund
The New England Grassroots Environment Fund (NEGEF) seeks to energize and nurture long term civic engagement in local initiatives that create and maintain healthy, just, safe and environmentally sustainable communities.
Dollars
Tools
StoriesCollaboratives
Slide3NH Local Energy Work Group
To provide collaborative guidance and technical support to Local Energy Committees/Commissions (LEC’s), municipalities, schools, and other political subdivisions seeking to reduce energy use, minimize energy costs, and/or reduce fossil-fuel consumption.
Slide4We bring people together
to take on issues where an
independent voice
and
regional approach
are essential.
Slide5Setting Priorities for
Maximum ImpactBe Strategic. Focus on Impact. Hit the Ground Running!
Slide6A little bit of planning goes a long way
Strategy+ Action
=
IMPACT
Slide7Background
Collaboration between the NH Local Energy Work Group, Vital Communities, & the Grassroots FundTo improve effectiveness & increase impact of energy committeesDeveloped with input from organizations throughout New England
Slide8Strategic Energy Action Toolkit!
Slide91 - Looking Back Tools
Goals & VisionAssets MapOpportunities & ChallengesLessons Learned
Slide10Assets Map
Environmental Resources /
Community Characteristics
Local Institutions
Local Orgs / Associations
Individuals
Slide11Opportunities/Challenges Chart
Residents
Businesses/Institutions
Municipality/Schools
Heating
Electricity
Transportation
Slide122 - Strategies Checklist
Slide13Strategies Checklist
Slide143 - Looking Ahead Tools
Status ReportProject ScorecardTimelineAction Plan
Slide15Strategies Scorecard
Slide16Immediate Action Plans
Slide174 – Next Steps & Resources
Slide18Slide19Slide20Slide21Outcomes
List of project priorities – for NOW and for the later
A record of your process/rationale
A way to connect with other committees
A way to find advice and help when you need it
Slide22Pilot Trainings
Slide23Here’s What We’re Hearing
“A lot of the best techniques combined into one”“I am excited to use it and see how it flows”
“Helps energy committees be more organized in working on projects”
“Helpful to hear from other energy committees”
“Best simple planning tool I have seen”
“It provides a specific track for strategic thinking to guide our meeting”
“Organized resource & great step-by-step process”
“It formalizes many of the processes we now have”
Slide24Our Next Steps
Offer trainings across New EnglandDevelop online toolkit & resourcesFollow up with groups using ToolkitRevise toolkit as neededDevelop promotional video
LES Webinar
Slide25Want to Get Involved?
Contact UsSarah Simonds: sarah@vitalcommunities.org
/
802-291-9100 x109
Leigh Cameron: leigh@grassrootsfund.org / 603-905-9915View the Toolkit Online
http://www.nhenergy.org/strategic-energy-action-
toolkit.html
Sign Up For Updates
Visit Us Today
In the Technical Assistance Drop-In Room
1:15 – 1:45 p.m.
Talk to Committees Already Using the Toolkit
Slide26Littleton Energy Committee
Strategic Planning Progress
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Slide27STRATEGIC PLANNING OUTLINE
Vision/Mission Statement Asset MapCurrent Opportunities and ChallengesProject Categorization
Prioritization
Action Plans
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Slide28Asset Map
INDIVIDUALS
LOCAL GROUPS
BROADER GROUPS
George Brodeur
Conservation Commission
Other town energy cmtes
Dennis Wogaman
SAU and CTC
A.R.E.T.
Wayne Presby
Town departments
LEWG/LES
Bob O'Conner
Littleton Water & Light
NEGEF
Stacey Doll
Opera House Commission
USDA/Rural Development
Franco Rossi
Chamber of Commerce
PUC
Tax payers
Board of Selectmen
Casella
Parks & Rec Commission
Pemi-Baker Solid Waste
Planning & Zoning Boards
EPA
Safe Routes to School Cmte
North Country Council
Food Co-op
Rails to Trails
Highway Building Committee
NH Wood Energy Council
Budget Committee
Northern Forest
River District Commission
LIDC
Landfill
LRH
Local businesses (e.g. Details)
Media (TV, radio, papers)
Growth With Common Sense
White Mountain School
Framer's Market
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Slide29Final Results
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PLANNING & POLICY
SAVE MONEY
EDUCATE & ENCOURAGE
REGIONAL COOPERATION
High Priority
High Priority
High Priority
High Priority
Energy Management System
Lighting Upgrades
Media
Local Energy Work Group/LES
- departmental goals
- periodic articles
- conferences, workshop
- progress reviews
Energy Audits
- success stories
- webinars
- annual report
- tap expertise/experience
Property Tax Exemptions
Streetlights
Emphasis on Electricity
Medium Priority
Medium Priority
Medium Priority
Medium Priority
Update Energy Chapter
Heating systems
School District
A. R. E. T.
- RRR
- expand involvement
Promote Smart Growth
Building Envelopes
- student-led projects
- CTC
Consultants, as needed
Expand into Solar
Gas Saving Directives
- Kevin O'Maley
- Scott Albert
Uses for Retired Landfill
Low Priority
Low Priority
Low Priority
Low Priority
EE code compliance
Capturing Rainwater
District Energy
EPA
- LIDC
- River District
State Energy Plan
Outreach Campaigns
North Country Council
Slide30Paralleling Activities
Portfolio ManagerFirst Annual Energy Management ReportTracking Progress with Department HeadsLighting Survey
Worked With Building Committee
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Slide31LESSONS LEARNED
Tailored To Our Individual SituationQuestioning Was A Good ThingCould Have Been Done More Efficiently
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Slide32Questions?