Orleans energy committee updates 2026 climate priorities
Energy committee finalizes 2026 climate priorities. The Energy and Climate Action Committee reviewed and finalized its annual goals, establishing seven priority areas for municipal energy efficiency, renewable energy development, private-sector climate participation, electric vehicle
Energy & Climate Action Committee · Meeting of January 13, 2026
ORLEANS — Energy committee finalizes 2026 climate priorities. The Energy and Climate Action Committee reviewed and finalized its annual goals, establishing seven priority areas for municipal energy efficiency, renewable energy development, private-sector climate participation, electric vehicle infrastructure, transportation, and climate adaptation. The updated 2026 agenda includes completing Orleans' Climate Action Plan and pursuing state Climate Leader Community certification, which requires adopting a specialized building energy code and maintaining municipal zero-emission vehicle initiatives.
All six committee members attended the January 13 meeting, with one participating via Zoom.
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Source: the Energy & Climate Action Committee meeting of January 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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