Dryden Renewable Energy Workgroup

Notes from the June 23rd meeting

1. Introductions

2. Discussion and Ideas about Dryden and renewable energy

3. Review by Dominic Frongillo on genesis of Caroline's Energy Independent Caroline group

4. Brainstorming and initial planning

Notes from our discussions:

Town/Municipal/Schools
-Solar on town buildings / lands (with 80% funding from NYSERDA grant?)
-Solar for lighting (traffic lights, street lights, town signs, parking lights)
-Townwide version of village “DPW truck”
-Solar on schools
-Town Strategy for Energy Planning (Direction and Framework)
-Planning Board, Conservation board involvement
 
Residential / Individuals:
-Solar Panels – for home owners (50-60% funding from NYSERDA grant)
            -notes: silent, space is easy, low complaints, cost is an issue, the sell back rate (wholesale) is very low
-Trails and bike lanes
-Education and awareness for conservation, Tompkins Community Action (TCA), Cornell Cooperative Extension (CCE)
-Passive heating and solar hot water workshops
-CarShare to Dryden
-Community Involvement
-Renewable Energy Mentor Program
-Leaf Raking fund raising service
-Student group at Dryden schools
-TC3 involvement
 
Business\Commercial\non-profits
-Solar on buildings
-Car Share

 

Dryden Renewable Energy Workgroup
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David Makar: 607-342-3009