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TGE identified the likely 5 goals that the Town could act on from the policy. The Resilience level Energy use target Overall energy use Battery storage, LEED certification. Through some discussion on each topic, the following was agreed upon. The Resilience level: Discussed in Item 1 above. Energy use target: The energy target was set for 30% less energy use than the current. The EUI target was 25 EUI or 30% better, and this was prior to any on-site generation. It was discussed if net zero energy was the goal of the project. It was confirmed that this was the goal. Overall Energy Use: The direction to the design team would be to maximize energy use on-site and evaluate options to be at net zero. An analysis of the full potential and its impact on site should be prepared. Battery storage: The cost-effective definition for battery storage was discussed. It was discussed that not having batteries would not work well financially. Putting a battery on-site to use solar energy was suggested. An analysis of the potential options should be done and discussed. Providing renewable energy for vehicle charging as well was discussed. LEED Certification: It was stated that the LEED requirements were to be silver, which was at 50 to 59 points. It was discussed if there was a desire to go beyond that certification level. It was discussed that the designers should maximize the points regardless of the certification level. TGE also mentioned that the Hastings Elementary project was recently notified that it was awarded LEED Gold status. Mark Sandeen reminded the group that additional reimbursement could be gained thru MSBA for energy conservation and sustainability efforts, such as 3% for All electric buildings and 1% on air quality. DPF advised that we have already reached out to MASS Saves to coordinate early involvement in the high School Project. Dore & Whittier presented the questions that are to be given to the architects during their interview. The living building challenge referred to the red list, and it was stated that the firms were well-versed in this challenge. It was reported that the potential architectural firms had a sub consultant matrix in their proposals and that many are expected to attend the interviews as well. It was stated that the interviews were public and would be held on October 3rd. PBC advises that Select Board and School Board be advised that the MSBA requires that the LEED certification process be followed and formally submitted for final achievement level. Therefore, the Town’s decision to follow the LEED Certification process has already been determined and the Select Board and School Committee need note make that decision. PBC suggests that DPF or one of its consultants be tasked with tabulating and tracking all the incentive and reimbursement opportunities, including deadlines, on the LHS project. Jon Himmel asked about the architect interview questions and Mike Burton reported that questions 3 and 4 of the interview questions were included to reference the Towns sustainability goals and the required workplan from attachment B.