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Minutes of 4/8/2026

April 8th, 2026

Carroll Energy Commission Minutes
Meeting of April 8, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Carroll Town Hall
The Carroll Energy Commission mission is to advise, encourage, and facilitate energy conservation, energy efficiency, and clear energy solution for public building and properties, businesses, and resident homes. The Commission shall provide leadership and direction for community education relating to energy and shall propose and explore funding for local energy projects.

These minutes of the Town of Carroll Energy Commission have been documented by its Secretary. Though believed to be accurate and correct, they are subject to additions, deletions, and corrections by the Energy Commission at its next meeting when the Commission votes its final approval of the minutes. They are being made available at this time to conform to the requirements of New Hampshire RSA 91-A:2.
• The meeting was called to order at 5:00 p.m. by Chair Szauter
• Commission members in attendance: Chair Imre Szauter, Secretary Karen Moran, Member and Select Board representative Brian Mycko, Vice Chair Bill Vecchio, and Member John Greer. Melissa Elander, Clean Energy New Hampshire (CENH) attended in person.
• Chair invited all attendees to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of the March 11, 2026 Carroll Energy Commission meeting: Member Mycko motioned to approve the minutes as written, Vice Chair Vecchio seconded. All voted to approve the minutes as written.

New Business:
1. Review of the NHSaves Button Up Workshop 3/31/2026: Vice Chair Vecchio noted the presentation was well attended (23 people) and feedback was positive. He will contact Robbin Adams at PAREI and perhaps host another presentation in 2 years. Chair Szauter thanked Vice Chair Vecchio for coordinating the event.
2. Eversource Energy distribution presentation: Vice Chair Vecchio discussed the 4/17/2026 presentation by Eversource for municipalities, to provide information regarding the electrical distribution work being done in local towns. RSVP is requested so Eversource knows how many attendees to expect. Planning and Zoning boards for Carroll were provided with the emailed invitation. Chair and Vice Chair think the Police, Fire, and Public Works departments of Carroll should be invited to attend. Chair Szauter noted it is a public meeting, and will ask Vern Amirault to put the meeting information on the Auxiliary board that is in front of the Post Office. Because RSVP is requested, include that interested people should contact the Town Hall. Let the Town Administrative Assistant know in case people call her for information.
3. Knollwood Energy REC contract modifications: Chair Szauter brought the revised contract to the Carroll Selectboard 4/7/2026, at which Board Chair Mycko signed the contract. The Town Administrative Assistant needs to complete some additional details after which the contract and support will be completed. REC funding (at current price of $31.50) will generate approximately $1,800, which is paid 6 months in arrears. Actual revenue will be based on the number of RECs and the market price. Member Greer questioned how the segregation of the funds will be done, so the revenue can be collected and used for maintenance of the Public Safety Building Solar array. Member Mycko noted it will be accepted as unanticipated revenue, and a warrant article to establish a Special Revenue Fund should be on the 2027 warrant. Chair Szauter noted he will send Jack Bingham a copy of the signed contract.
Old Business:
1. Support of SB-538 extending net metering eligibility term for municipal energy projects: Vice Chair Vecchio and Melissa Elander noted a hearing was held at the (State) House Science, Technology and Energy Committee 4/6/2026, at which letters from 55 entities supported passage of the bill but the State Department of Energy opposes the legislation. A recommendation from the Committee is due to the House 4/16/2026. Vice Chair asked that we contact our local State Representatives and the Governor asking them to support the bill. Secretary Moran noted she needs to understand why the State Department of Energy opposes the bill before she would write in favor of it. She reminded the Energy Commission that she retired as the Audit Director for the State Department of Energy. Chair Szauter noted his understanding, and that the Secretary’s decision to support or not is hers alone.
2. IRA Elective Pay for solar PV array project: Member Greer noted that Anita Greer researched the tax code and likely found an additional $15,000 for which reimbursement can be sought. It required much paperwork, but that is available to support the request. An attestation related to the Buy America Build America was drafted, along with a second attestation documenting compliance with the terms of the Inflation Reduction Act. Chair Szauter met with Anita Greer a “couple of weeks” ago, and will sit with her and the Town Administrative Assistant who will submit the details online.
3. Walden Renewable contact: Member Greer said he has not heard back from Dale Knapp and suggested removing this from the Old Business list. All agreed.
4. REC reporting complication: Chair Szauter noted that Jack Bingham continues to manually upload solar REC details. All agreed this item should remain on our agenda to monitor the status.
5. Public Safety Building Municipal Solar Program project: Chair Szauter did not have the most current utility bill, so an update on the Public Safety Building Municipal Solar Program Project was not available for this meeting.
6. Rosebrook Lane streetlights on town bill: Vice Chair Vecchio informed the Commission that Bonnie Moroney (Selectboard member) had researched the ownership of the section of Rosebrook Lane. Typed minutes of the Town meeting (prior to SB-2) from 3/14/1989 reflect approval to make Rosebrook Lane a public road, subject to acceptance by the Town Road Agent. Request to current Road Agent determined that there was never any documentation made regarding the lack of compliance with Town specifications.
a. Secretary Moran provided Commission members with copies of a Warranty deed the Jack Sylvester 2012 Family Trust dated 12/14/2012, and a Quitclaim deed dated 7/31/1984 for the property through which the Rosebrook Lane passes. Within the deed is “…The herein described parcel contains 50.0 acres. Together With a right of way for access to the above described parcel from US Route 302 and along the aforementioned Rosebrook Lane as it is presently located. The Grantee, his heirs, successors and assigns may make entrance onto the property described at any point along the entire 1436.25 foot frontage on Rosebrook Lane.” Coos County Registry of Deeds, Book 1367 page 0068 and Book 0677 pages 0006-0009. All Commission members agree based on the deeds and the lack of documentation approving the Road as complying with Town specifications, the Road is a private road, not a Town road, thus the streetlights are not the responsibility of the town. Chair Szauter will write to the property owner and to the Bretton Woods Property Owners Association informing them of the results.
7. C-PACER: Chair Szauter, Vice Chair Vecchio and Melissa Elander discussed a webinar to be held on 4/23/2026 which will provide information relative to the C-PACER. The webinar is free, but attendees must register. Member Greer asked about the funding, and Melissa Elander noted that any loan stays with the property, not the property owner. Vice Chair Vecchio noted Carol Cunningham is interested, and he will provide her with information once SB 440 passes.
8. Eversource Streetlight invoice: Chair Szauter noted the invoices are accurate and he is still helping to view and download PDF copies of the other invoices to ensure they are timely paid.
9. New projects and priorities discussion: There were no new projects to discuss.

Tabled:
Potential funding sources for future projects: Chair Szauter noted that Senator Shaheen’s office sends emails bi-weekly, which deal with federal level only. There are no anticipated state level funding sources at this time.

Other:
Vice Chair Vecchio compiled a handout summarizing the electric assistance programs available for those needing bill assistance. A $55 sample of (two) tri-fold holders was provided to Energy Commission members to review. Vice Chair Vecchio indicated the amount of handouts, and space being used on the counters at the town hall could be better displayed through use of the holders. Member Mycko motioned to approve the purchase, Secretary Moran seconded, all were in favor. Vice Chair Vecchio then noted the town Administrative Assistant can likely purchase the holders for less money.

The next regularly-scheduled Energy Commission meeting date was not discussed.

With no additional items for discussion, Member Mycko motioned to adjourn. Secretary Moran seconded the motion. With no additional discussion, the motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 6:26 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,
Karen Moran, Secretary

Carroll Energy Commission Note: terms end on October 1 of the listed year
John Greer, Member, 2025-2028
Karen Moran, Member, 2025-2028
Brian Mycko, Member and Select Board representative, 2023-2026
Imre Szauter, Chair, 2024-2027
Bill Vecchio, Vice Chair, 2023-2026

Town of Carroll, New Hampshire ®2026