This month’s report is posted below, which includes a summary of the Energy WG’s activities this recent weeks.
Working Group - Energy
Working to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy technologies in Woodstock's government, local businesses and anchor institutions and for all our residential buildings. The Green Working Group meets regularly. For schedule contact: Dermot McGuigan at dermotmcguigan@gmail.com or 845 399-3245
Energy Working Group / November Report
This month’s report is posted below, which includes a summary of the Energy WG’s activities this recent weeks as well as a report from Eric on his call with Sustainable Hudson Valley.
WNYT Energy Working Group – Update – November 1st, 2018 – Google Docs
Energy Working Group / October Report
The Woodstock Energy Group, with the leadership of Dermot who carries the bulk of recent efforts has an updated report.
Many thanks to Dermot!
The link is below.
Energy Working Group / Renewable Heat
Woodstock Transition’s Energy Working Group now has available a detailed report entitled “Woodstock Renewable Heat”. This document poses the questions;
Can a networked energy system reduce and stabilize long-term heating cost?
Is it a more viable and effective pathway to transition from fossil fuel combustion to renewable thermal energy than piecemeal single home conversions, knowing that the decision process in single home conversions is time consuming and challenging?
The link below gives access to a comprehensive response to these questions.
Woodstock Renewable Heat draft # 2.3
Energy Working Group April 2018 Report
The Energy Working Group has made progress in April to access grants that support renewable energy projects in the town of Woodstock. See the Energy Working Group April report below.
Energy Group’s Proposed Project
With increased interest in expanding the Woodstock waste water system to the town’s hamlet western region (Bearsville Flats) comes a vision for a neighborhood energy project serving the homes and businesses in this region with renewable heating and hot water.
The opportunity is to begin a feasibility study of co-developing the two projects simultaneously, with cost savings for both. Grant funding of the energy system is possible. A result for those who live and work in the western hamlet region will be lower heating costs over time, with little to no energy price swings that’s typical with oil and propane supplies. The waste water system will void the need to maintain and periodically replace septic fields. The projects combined will be beneficial for the neighborhood.
2017 Winter Series Final Event: Community Choice Aggregation – Taking Back Power Over Energy Development
On Thursday, April 20th, Citizens for Local Power will present plans to create New York’s most ambitious Community Choice Aggregation project, here in Ulster. The initiative would reduce carbon emissions, develop renewable projects, save money, and keep our energy dollars local. Check our calendar for event details.
Solarize Woodstock’s Growing Enrollment
Solarize: A community education and group purchasing program that makes Solar simple to understand and more affordable.
As of mid-August, over 120 households have enrolled in the Solarize Woodstock program. Remember, the more people commit to going solar, the lower the cost gets! All contracts must be signed by November 15th, when Solarize Woodstock Program ends.
~Solarize Woodstock~
Woodstock Transition is partnering to bring the Solarize community campaign to the Woodstock area!
Our launch event will be on Monday, July 13th, at 7PM, at the Woodstock Town Hall. Stay tuned for more to follow.
Solarize Woodstock
Woodstock Transition is partnering to bring the Solarize community campaign to the Woodstock area!
Our launch event will be on Monday, July 13th, at 7PM, at the Woodstock Town Hall. Stay tuned for more to follow.
- Solarize is a proven community campaign that builds public awareness about the benefits of solar electric
- It simplifies the process while still offering options: buy or lease; roof or ground mount. All the necessary permitting is handled by your installer.
- It adds trust: selected installers are certified and their work is guaranteed.
- It adds confidence: you are assured of getting high-quality components in your system.
- There are many ways to get your questions answered: community workshops, solar home tours, “live” solar installations, and “Solar Ambassadors” – neighbors who have solar and can tell you their story.
- It saves you money: Solarize is a group purchase discount. You will receive the full state incentives and federal tax credits. Through our partnership with RUPCO, you will receive help in accessing the low interest loans that best meet your needs.
