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Sustainability

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Aug 21, 2026

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Simsbury

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Sustainability Plan Work Moves Forward

Published Aug 21, 2026

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Briefing

Aug 6, 2026

School Solar Agreements Could Save $1.8 Million

Simsbury’s solar agreements for Latimer Lane Elementary School and Simsbury High School are expected to save approximately $1.8 million over 20 years. Construction is scheduled to begin in 2027, with electricity priced at 7.7 cents per kilowatt-hour at Latimer Lane and 5 cents at the high school, compared with a recent town rate of 11 cents.

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Briefing

Jul 9, 2026

School Solar Agreement Projects $50,000 Savings

A draft solar power purchase agreement for Latimer Lane School and Simsbury High School projects initial savings of more than $50,000. The meeting also reported that 103 households had requested home energy assessments after 7,975 mailers were sent, compared with an expected 50 responses.

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Briefing

Jun 4, 2026

Town to Pursue $5,000 Energy Grant

The Town Manager will direct the Deputy Town Manager to apply for a $5,000 New England Smart Energy grant to promote energy efficiency. A related outreach letter is scheduled to be mailed June 15.

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Briefing

May 7, 2026

Sustainability Programs and Events Reviewed

The Sustainability Fair drew a record 1,200 attendees and included 35 organizations. The committee also reviewed an energy campaign awaiting utility review, a proposed recycling guide, and school solar projects that may begin in summer 2027.

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Briefing

Apr 9, 2026

High School Solar Project May Slip to 2027

The high school solar installation may be delayed from summer 2026 to summer 2027 because vendor selection and negotiations on the power purchase agreement are still underway.

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Briefing

Mar 5, 2026

Thermal Networks and Sustainability Fair Advance

The committee heard that thermal energy networks can cost more upfront than traditional heating systems but may have lower long-term costs; 25–30 groups are confirmed for the Sustainability Fair, with 5–10 more still pending.

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Briefing

Feb 5, 2026

Sustainability Plan Work Moves Forward

The committee began work on Part 2 of Simsbury’s Sustainability Plan, focused on waste, with endorsement by the Board of Selectmen targeted for October 31, 2026.

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Briefing

Jan 8, 2026

Sustainability Goals Expanded for 2026

The committee unanimously approved amendments to its 2026 goals, including drafting a Sustainability Plan Part 2 focused on waste and seeking Board of Selectmen endorsement by October 31, 2026.

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