Energy Committee approves prior minutes, hears updates on solar, rates, and climate initiatives.
Energy Committee approves December minutes and receives updates on solar expansion and utility matters. The committee heard that Belmont Light will increase residential rates by 6 percent in 2026 due to transmission cost increases, while planning to expand its time-of-use pilot program beginning in
Energy Committee · Meeting of January 21, 2026
BELMONT — Energy Committee approves December minutes and receives updates on solar expansion and utility matters. The committee heard that Belmont Light will increase residential rates by 6 percent in 2026 due to transmission cost increases, while planning to expand its time-of-use pilot program beginning in March 2026; currently 300 households participate. Co-Chairs Brian Kopperl and Roger Wrubel reported meeting with Belmont Light officials on expansion of the program.
An early February meeting is scheduled to discuss construction of a solar array at Wellington School. The Library Building Committee reported its project finished on time and on budget with six EV chargers and a 100 kilowatt AC solar installation planned.
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Source: the Energy Committee meeting of January 21, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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