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The town of Scituate, Massachusetts has a population of 18,000 that grows to 30,000 in the summer. It has taken several steps since 2004 to become a more sustainable community, including installing a 1.5 MW wind turbine in 2012 that meets 50% of the town's electrical needs, and having a 3.0 MW solar array under construction on a capped landfill. A grassroots organization called Sustainable Scituate promotes conservation and sustainable living. The town also protects open space through the Community Preservation Act and works to improve water quality. Scituate has received several awards for its leadership in sustainability.
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- 1. Town of Scituate Patricia A. Vinchesi Town Administrator April 24, 2013
- 2. About Scituate — 18,000 population; 30,000 in summer; 26 miles from Boston — Historic community celebrated 375th anniversary 2012 — Five beaches, three golf courses, active harbor with commercial and sport fishing — Five member BOS with Town Administrator — $70,000,000 budget — 220 municipal employees — Active board and committee involvement — 96% residential with limited commercial development
- 3. How it started 2004- Selectmen created Renewable Energy Committee 2009 (FY 11)- Selectmen adopted priority goal of becoming leading community in Commonwealth for green initiatives RESULTED IN: — 1.5 MW wind turbine (commissioned 3/12) Meets 50% of town’s electrical needs) 8.9 cents kWh, anticipated $3.6 million in savings over 15 years — Designated Green Community in 2011 adopted stretch code, photovoltaic (PV) bylaw — 3.0 MW DC photovoltaic solar array under construction on Town’s capped landfill Meets 50% of town’s electrical needs 8.4 cents kWh, anticipated $4.8 million in savings over 20 years — $5.9 Energy Savings Contract for all town and school facilities — Pilot community for Solarize Scituate
- 4. — Designated Green Community in 2011 Adopted stretch code, photovoltaic (PV) bylaw — 3.0 MW DC photovoltaic solar array under construction on Town’s capped landfill Meets 50% of town’s electrical needs 8.4 cents kWh, anticipated $4.8 million in savings over 20 years
- 5. How it has evolved Sustainable Scituate: www.sustainablescituate.org GOAL: grass roots advocate organization for promoting energy conservation, protecting the environment and leading sustainable lives RESULTED IN: — Recycling Education — Community and school gardens — Assistance with Solarize Scituate pilot program — Community wide education on sustainable living COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT — Farmer’s Market established in 2010 — South Shore Fish Exchange (SOSEXI), established in 2012 (CSF) — Ship Shape Day
- 6. How it Continues Community Preservation Act — Adopted 2007 — @ 3% GOAL: support the creation or expansion of, walking and biking trails RESULTED IN: — $1,775,000.00 spent since in six years (six projects) — $500,000 approved April 9, 2013 for bike trail — $350,000 for Phase III of Harborwalk trail
- 7. And… Water Quality Improvement and Conservation — Irrigation restrictions implemented in 2011 — Herring in Herring Brook for first time in 15 years (NOAA grant received to restore in Bound Brook) AWARDS: Lead by Example Award 2013 Gulf of Maine Council Award 2012 North South River Water Association Annual Award 2012 Mass Energy Consumer Alliance Leadership Award 2012
- 8. Things to Consider — Support of local officials/stakeholders — Exploratory and implementation costs — Good Planning: siting and selection processes, operation and maintenance — Band width: staffing, administrative and legal expertise — Partnering with state agencies (EOER,DEP) — Commitment — Other factors: Renewable energy credit market/investment tax credits Private vs. municipal ownership Late to the dance? Will still have issues, problems and challenges
- 9. Small Steps lead to Big Things… — Each project relatively small but builds on prior efforts/progress — Not a lot of town General Fund dollars used — Celebrate small accomplishments — Recognize there will be obstacles and insure there is continuity and consensus among officials on goals
- 10. To find out more www.town.scituate.ma.us pvinchesi@town.scituate.ma.us abangert@town.scituate.ma.us THANK YOU!