Energy Committee advances solar, geothermal funding strategy with state support.
Energy Committee coordinates climate and energy strategy with town capital priorities. Roger Wrubel's committee discussed solar feasibility at Wellington School, where a 15-year-old roof prompted debate over roof replacement versus silicone coating extension; committee members also advanced
Energy Committee · Meeting of March 2, 2026
BELMONT — Energy Committee coordinates climate and energy strategy with town capital priorities. Roger Wrubel's committee discussed solar feasibility at Wellington School, where a 15-year-old roof prompted debate over roof replacement versus silicone coating extension; committee members also advanced geothermal heating projects eligible for a 40-percent federal tax credit. Peter Dizikes reported alignment with the town's Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee on state Climate Leader Community funding, with Marty Bitner and Claus Becker tasked with culling a joint candidate project list from 55 CCBC proposals.
Geothermal engineer Dmitry Kuravskiy offered free building assessments and vendor connections, citing Mass Save incentives that could recover 92 to 95 cents per dollar invested.
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Source: the Energy Committee meeting of March 2, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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