Energy & Climate Action Committee

Energy committee reviews charging expansion and climate policy framework. The Energy and Climate Action Committee received presentation findings on six feasible sites for on-street EV charging and reported Level 3 chargers now installed at Depot Square, with an EV Charging Enterprise Fund under

Orleans energy committee unanimously endorses net zero fire station, aims to cut municipal emissions. The Energy & Climate Action Committee voted to submit a letter to the Select Board supporting the project, defining net zero as generating renewable energy equivalent to the station's consumption.

Orleans Energy and Climate Action Committee held a special training session March 12. Chair John Londa presided over presentations on MassSave programs from Cape Light Compact and community solar options from Self Reliance of Falmouth. Self Reliance offers Orleans participants a 15 percent discount

Energy committee secures $150K grant for heat pump, weatherization work. The Orleans Energy and Climate Action Committee received $150,625 in competitive Green Communities Grant funding, with $10,000 allocated to administrative costs and the remainder directed to the Council of Aging for heat pump

Orleans energy committee advances charging station and climate planning. The Energy and Climate Action Committee reported the Depot Square Level 3 fast charging station installation is progressing well with a net town cost of approximately $7,500 after reimbursements and grants cover nearly all of