Climate Smart Task Force

Submitted on February 20, 2024 - 3:11pm
Revised on February 20, 2024 - 3:12pm
Date: 
Wednesday, February 21, 2024 - 6:00pm
 
HOHSEAL
Climate Smart Communities Task Force Meeting
VIA ZOOM
Wednesday, February 21, 2024, 6PM
 
 
Climate Smart Communities Task Force Meeting Agenda
 
The meeting will be held virtually via videoconference using the ZOOM platform there will be no public participation in-person; however, all public comments will be heard via email at climatesmart@hastingsgov.org.  For more information on videoconferencing and how to connect, please go to the Village website at www.hastingsgov.org/zoomcsc.
 
1. Approve Jan Meeting Minutes (Secretary)
 
2. Projects status
1. Solar
  • 3.1 Explore incentives for projects that improve energy efficiency and incentives such as inspection fee reductions for residents that adopt solar or other energy efficiency home improvements
  • 4.3 Conduct a Solarize 2.0 campaign to encourage residents and businesses to install solar panels, and explore possible group discounts for installing residential solar panels.
2. Zero-Emission Fueling Stations
  • 6.1 Expand access to zero-emission fueling stations for use by the public, and explore possible group discounts for installing electric car chargers in residential homes. 
  • 6.2 Promote the benefits of switching to zero-emission or hybrid vehicles.
3. Water Conservation
  • 11.1 Research and implement strategies to reduce and conserve water in the community.
4. Green Infrastructure & Home Improvements
  • 14.1 Promote awareness of and encourage installation of green infrastructure. i.e., group discounts on permeable paving for driveway replacements etc. ...
  • 3.1 Explore incentives for projects that improve energy efficiency and incentives such as inspection fee reductions for residents that adopt solar or other energy efficiency home improvements
  • 3.2 Promote clean heating and cooling (including certifying architects and contractors for heat pumps without limitation) as well as replacement of gas-driven appliances with high efficiency electric options (e.g., induction stoves).
 
3. Other Business