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Energy Committee

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Energy Committee names new Capital Budget liaison after Becker resigns

Belmont Energy Committee accepts resignation of member Claus Becker, triggering a vacancy on the Comprehensive Capital Budget Committee that Co-Chairs Brian Kopperl and John Kolterman both seek to fill. The committee is pursuing two paths to resolve a staffing constraint blocking pursuit of Climate

Energy Committee approves new co-chair and plans fall electric vehicle event.

Energy Committee unanimously approves Peter Dizikes as co-chair alongside Roger Wrubel, starting July 1, replacing departing Brian Kopperl. Committee members Marty Bitner, Gregory Piotrowicz, and Kevin Bleau will lead a Belmont Drives Electric event in fall 2026. The school system will deploy seven

Energy Committee approves 2026 annual report, advances solar and EV charging projects.

Belmont Energy Committee approves 2025 annual report and advances multiple renewable initiatives. Co-Chairs Brian Kopperl and Roger Wrubel oversaw unanimous approval of prior minutes and the annual report pending edits. Kevin Bleau reported a request for qualifications about to be awarded to assess

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 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