UPDATE: In November 2019, the Town of Nantucket submitted its Green Communities Designation application to the Department of Energy Resources (DOER), and in doing so has committed to a 20% baseline reduction in energy consumption and a Fuel Efficient Vehicle Purchasing Policy.
OVERVIEW & SUMMARY POINTS:
Policy Recommendations for Town Involvement in Energy-Related Activities
On May 1, 2013 the Nantucket Board of Selectmen unanimously endorsed a set of energy policy recommendations to guide the Town's role in energy-related matters. The recommendations are the culmination of a year-long process that also involved development of a draft set of guidelines, and solicitation of comments and views from survey respondents and other interested stakeholders.
For simplicity, as suggested by one respondent, the policy recommendations are divided into three categories: energy efficiency, renewable energy and general planning and administration. In each case, a general policy recommendation is followed by detailed measures for implementation.
As a result of the Board of Selectmen's endorsement, Town Administration/Energy Office is tasked with the management and implementation of the following energy policy recommendations:
For simplicity, as suggested by one respondent, the policy recommendations are divided into three categories: energy efficiency, renewable energy and general planning and administration. In each case, a general policy recommendation is followed by detailed measures for implementation.
As a result of the Board of Selectmen's endorsement, Town Administration/Energy Office is tasked with the management and implementation of the following energy policy recommendations: