Town officials know of a nationally-known Massachusetts resident with no electric bills and zero carbon emissions coming from his home.
The Marion Energy Management Committee (MEMC) met on Monday at the Maritime Center and are gearing up for author David Green to speak at the Marion Music Hall, 164 Front Street, on October 29 at 6:30 pm.
Committee member Alanna Nelson confirmed that there are still seats available for the presentation, which will also include a question-and-answer segment. The event will last one hour and is free. Doors open at 6:10 pm. Nelson noted that given the size of the Music Hall, there should be seating available for attendees and parking is also free.
David Green is the author of Zero Carbon Home, which touches upon how heat pumps, triple-paned windows, and solar panels can help save money for homeowners.
At an August MEMC meeting, committee members talked about booking a talk from Green.
His presentation, according to the MEMC, will be called “A Recipe for Getting Rid of Energy Bills.”
Green, who works and lives in Dover, has found ways to cut his home’s carbon emissions and energy bills to zero, according to web reports. His work has been featured on national news broadcasts and on the websites of the U.S. Department of Energy, Zero Energy Project, Cool Effects, and the Green Home Institute, according to Green’s website.
Also at Monday’s MEMC meeting, committee members talked about meeting with the select board about the recent state Green Communities report. The MEMC has been brainstorming ways to use solar and other renewable energy sources for the town.
On that note, Marion was selected to be part of the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center’s (MassCEC) On-Street Charging Solutions Program, according to Nelson.
“The program’s goal is to expand access to Electric Vehicle Charging Equipment. On-street chargers, such as pole-mounted, streetlight or curbside charging stations, have become increasingly appealing to municipalities looking to ensure all residents have sufficient charging options,” Nelson said in an email after Monday’s meeting.
“Under the program, Marion will complete a planning support and feasibility study at no cost using MassCEC’s consultants.”
The MEMC will meet again next month, though the exact date has not been scheduled.
Marion Energy Management Committee
By Jeffrey D. Wagner