Energy committee discusses heat pump initiatives and district heating
The Energy and Climate Action Committee discussed heat pump initiatives and district heating strategies. The committee approved amended meeting minutes 4-0-1, with member Andrew Leinung abstaining. Chair Lori Goldner agreed to request a list of landlords from the town for the landlord heat pump
Energy and Climate Action Committee · Meeting of August 26, 2026
AMHERST — The Energy and Climate Action Committee discussed heat pump initiatives and district heating strategies. The committee approved amended meeting minutes 4-0-1, with member Andrew Leinung abstaining. Chair Lori Goldner agreed to request a list of landlords from the town for the landlord heat pump initiative outreach.
Member Bart Scheer reported on the UMass Climate Plan, which includes an October 19-21 event featuring district heating technologies and student-faculty collaboration on a white paper and teach-in. The CET heat pump initiative has reached its goal and is wrapping up; the committee considered encouraging continuation through an Electrify Pelham model and also discussed potential educational outreach including a block-party table and a Sustainability Cafe series.
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Source: the Energy and Climate Action Committee meeting of August 26, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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