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Goal#5: Transition to 100%renewable energy (primary:Mark Sandeen) Up date: • There are approximately 18 MW of solar energy systems currently installed in Lexington. • There were 3.6 MW of new solar energy systems added in Lexington during 2023. • Approximately 55 million kWh of Lexington's commercial electricity usage is currently provided from 100%renewable energy sources. • The Town of Lexington has established the HeatSmart Advisor program to provide Lexington residents who express an interest in converting their HVAC systems to heat pumps with the educational resources,advice,and consultation to empower them to make the transition with confidence.The program is now in its second year. • There are currently 1,505 electric vehicles(6.2%)and 2,692 hybrid vehicles(11.3%)registered in Lexington versus 19,889 internal combustion vehicles(82.5%)according to the Massachusetts DOT vehicle census as of January 1,2024.There were 431 additional electric vehicles registered in Lexington in the last year.There were 358 additional hybrid vehicles registered in Lexington in the last year. • The Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources approved Lexingtori s application to participate in the 10 Communities Demonstration Project with a start date of March 21,2024. • The first year of Building Energy Use Disclosure Data has been published on the Town website.- https://www.lexin tog nma• o�v/1645/Suildin -�Ener�y-Use-Disclosure • Complete Net Zero Police Station-Construction is underway for the solar canopy structure, which is expected to be completed by the Fall of 2024. • Establish Net Zero design standards for the new high school design-The School Suilding Committee has established design standards with the high school design team for a highly efficient,net-zero,all-electric high school. • Establish High Performance Building standards for existing municipal buildings-The Select Board approved the High-Performance Buildings Policy on December 18,2023. • Complete Network Geothermal Feasibility Study-The Town of Lexington was awarded a grant to complete this study and expects to issue a report by the end of 2024. • Develop the Getting to Zero Emissions Transportation Plan • Develop Town's Fleet Charging Infrastructure Plan-Initial discussions are underway. • Curbside Composting for one third of Lexington residents-The Select Soard has approved the use of ARPA composting from 2,000 households to 4,000 households or approximately one third of Lexington residents. _.....................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................................� • Become a Climate Leader funds to expand curbside Community commented��P��:what doeS th�S mean?seems l�ke Someth�ng got lost Goa1#6: Advance age-in community initiatives for Lexington seniors (primary:Doug Lucente) Update: While there has been no notable advancement on these initiatives by the Select Board at the local level,at the state level,Governor Healey has filed the Municipal Empowerment Act,which introduces several measures that could indirectly support Lexington's age-in-community initiatives.Key components include: 5