Renewable Energy Commission Mission
The mission of the Barnstable Renewable Energy Commission is to promote
energy
conservation, energy efficiency, the development of renewable energy,
and explore other
ways to reduce carbon emissions among the town’s residents, businesses,
and in municipal
affairs. These goals will be accomplished through educational activities
and programs
designed to encourage stakeholders to evaluate to their energy use and
to consider
renewable energy alternatives.
The Commission’s charge is to:
- Study and recommend viable methods for achieving energy
conservation and for
utilizing renewable sources of energy within the town.
- Provide assistance/education and outreach to residents on how
individuals, families
and businesses can implement renewable energy and conservation
efficiency
measures in their homes, businesses and daily lives.
- Promote energy efficiency programs available through the Cape
Light Compact in
residential and commercial sectors.
- Undertake, and update yearly, a town-wide Energy Audit and
inventory of energy
and Greenhouse Gas emissions for the town and the setting of goals
for energy and
emissions reductions.
- Review Town ordinances to promote energy conservation and
renewable energy
use.
- Make recommendations to and cooperate and communicate with Town
officials,
boards and commissions as well as public and private groups with
similar concerns,
and with the appropriate agencies of the state, regional, and
federal governments.
- Draft an Energy and Climate Action Plan.
- Facilitate the implementation of the goals of the Barnstable
Energy and Climate
Action Plan to ensure that the savings potential possible through
energy efficiency
and renewable energy technologies are achieved.
