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Follow on Google News | Sherborn on Path to Greener FutureSHERBORN, MA (October xx, 2010) – A passionate group of Sherborn residents were recently sworn in as members of the town’s first-ever Energy Committee. The committee’s first goal is to help Sherborn become designated as a “Green Community”.
By: Daniel Glickman, President SCSI Sherborn MA The five energy goals include adopting a policy ofreducing municipal energy consumption by 20 percent in five years, committing to purchasing fuel-efficient vehicles when feasible, designating zoning for renewable energy projects, and becoming an early adopter of a stronger energy code with that will lead to more energy efficient buildings. “Energy costs for the town have averaged $300,000-400,000 for last three years would represent a significant savings for the town,” said Energy Committee Chairman Daniel Glickman. As a first step toward this goal, Energy Committee member John Higley biked all the way from Sherborn to Boston to hand deliver the town’s application. “This is a positive move to bring our community together in ways that can improve air and water quality, reduce fossil fuel consumption and save money,” said Glickman. “We’re excited that in a small way we can help to strengthen this community that we cherish.” The committee’s diligence is already starting to pay off. The Town of Sherborn will be receiving technical assistance from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources to help attain Green Community status. # # # Sustainable Construction is a reseidential Design and Construction Company Servicing Eastern MA providing high quality green construction with a focus on maximizing your home's efficiency, occupants’ health and minimizing its impact on the environment. End
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