Energy Committee
Recent Work
The Energy Committee recently worked to complete an update to the Climate Action Plan, which was passed at the 2025 May Town Meeting.
Meetings
The Energy Committee is not currently meeting.
Members:
Nick Whatley, Chair
Stephanie Gardner
Jacquelyn Cressy
Mission
The Topsham Energy Committee researches and informs the Topsham Select Board on matters relating to energy efficiency and other sustainability matters. Under their direction, this work includes:
- Research and recommend strategies, policies, and projects to the Select Board that will achieve energy conservation and thus reduce Topsham’s energy costs and greenhouse gas emissions.
- Offer public information, education, and outreach on energy conservation and renewable energy.
- Evaluate and employ energy conservation practices with our residents, schools, and business community to align with the goals and strategies of the Maine Climate Council.
Focus Areas
- Promote renewable energy use and installation;
- Sustainable design and construction;
- Weatherization;
- Car chargers;
- Beneficial electrification;
- Transportation;
- Regional collaboration and partnerships;
- Green business development;
- Carbon sequestration in forest and farms;
- Climate adaptation; and
- Others as identified by the Select Board.
In October 2020, the Select Board established the Energy Committee. Read about the Committee's establishment in the Times-Record.
In 2025 they fulfilled their charge and term to create an update to the 2012 Climate Action Plan.
Staff: Mark Waltz, Town Manager