Northampton's Energy Commission discussed renewable energy strategy as Valley Green Energy dropped its standard product. Valley Green Energy no longer offers its standard renewable energy option due to wind supply constraints, though the 100 percent option remains available at a higher price still
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission approves solar renewals and repairs with $8,445 in funding.
Northampton Energy Commission updates school energy projects, discusses equipment ordinance. The commission heard updates on geothermal, solar, and heat pump installations across three schools, with Ben Weil, Director of Climate Action and Project Administration, reporting that the high school
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission approves prior minutes and hears project updates. The commission unanimously approved its previous meeting's minutes. Ben Weil reported that the high school geothermal project's test well has been drilled and thermal conductivity testing will begin
Northampton energy commission authorizes state pesticide and rodenticide ban bill letter. Commission member Gwenevra Nabad was authorized to draft correspondence to state representatives during the March 10 meeting, while a recommendation for a parallel city council resolution was deferred to
Northampton Energy and Sustainability Commission unanimously approves shift in Valley Green Energy billing. Ben Weil moved to automatically shift all Valley Green Energy standard accounts to the lower-cost Basic option, citing a renewable energy certificate shortage that triggered costly
Northampton Energy Commission charts 2026 priorities for geothermal and solar growth. The commission voted 6-0 to approve prior minutes, with four members abstaining. Key initiatives include a geothermal system for Northampton High School through the Green School Works Grant, with construction in
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