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Minutes of 5/13/2026

May 13th, 2026

Carroll Energy Commission (CEC) Minutes
Meeting of May 13, 2026 @ 5:00 p.m.
Carroll Town Hall - Conference Room
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 via Zoom.
• Chair invited all attendees to rise and join in the Pledge of Allegiance.

Minutes of the April 8, 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. IRS Elective Pay filing: Chair Szauter informed the CEC that the filing was completed, and the Town is in the queue to receive $61,664. Chair Szauter thanked Anita Greer for her expertise and Meg Basner for helping accomplish the online forms.
2. Review of C-PACER webinar of April 23, 2026: Vice Chair Vecchio summarized the webinar as an “affordable solution” for businesses wanting to install energy efficiency measures. The administrative burden on the Town is limited; closing attorney for the loan typically records the lien on the property with the registry of deeds. The Town has a 4-page checklist to ensure information is correct. There are no subsequent burdens on the Town. Secretary Moran watched the recorded webinar on Sunday April 26, 2026. Member Greer asked what the risks of supporting or not supporting the establishment of a C-PACER district are. Vice Chair Vecchio and Secretary Moran noted there is no risk to the Town, the businesses apply to commercial lending institutions which determine loan eligibility. The C-PACER is an added layer of security for the lender.
3. Eversource Energy distribution presentation April 17, 2026: 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. Approximately 23 people attended from around the region. The communication was that reliability is the key reason for distribution system improvements. All agree it would be helpful for Eversource to present these sorts of sessions again. Secretary Moran was asked by Chair Szauter for input regarding the presentation. Secretary Moran appreciated Eversource’s time, but because of prior work knowledge, did not learn much.
4. Unitil presentation of April 21, 2026 and NHSaves flyer: Secretary Moran attended a Unitil Energy Systems, Inc. webinar. The utility is offering municipalities up to 90% discount on eligible energy efficiency measures, and on-bill financing for the remaining cost. The effort is to spend down energy efficiency funding prior to 12/31/2026. Secretary Moran provided a PDF of a flyer on which the utility specific contact names for Unitil, Eversource, Liberty, and the NH Electric Coop were provided. Eversource would likely offer up to 50% of eligible municipal projects per Vice Chair Vecchio and Melissa Elander. Chair Szauter noted Affinity conducted an audit of the Transfer Station, and there are several high-pressure sodium light fixtures that are not functioning. This is a safety issue, and one which could qualify for Eversource energy efficiency funding.
5. Knollwood Energy REC contract: Chair Szauter brought the revised contract to the Carroll Selectboard 4/7/2026, at which Board Chair Mycko signed the contract. Knollwood signed the contract 4/21/2026. 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. The warrant article to be included in the 2027 Town vote should be drafted sooner rather than later.
6. Solar Permitting webinar: Vice Chair Vecchio discussed “SolarApp+” which is an online application for residential solar building permit applications. The contractor inputs data to generate a building permit (in compliance with Town Planning/Zoning regulations, Fire code, etc.). Any information missing or non-compliant causes the online application to be rejected. It was not clear how the building permit fees would be paid to the town, although there was reference to “Stripe” online banking account access. Vice Chair Vecchio will type (transcribe) his notes and discuss the possibility of using the app with the Planning Board Secretary and the Building Inspector.
7. Rosebrook Lane Streetlights: Chair Szauter and Member Mycko noted that the certified letter to the Sylvester Family Trust (PO Box in Florida) was returned as undeliverable. The Town Clerk provided a PO Box in Maine to which the property tax bills are mailed. Another certified letter will be sent informing the Trustees that the streetlights are being removed. This issue can be removed from ongoing Agenda topics.
Old Business:
1. Support of SB-538 extending net metering eligibility term for municipal energy projects: Chair Szauter and Melissa Elander noted a change from 20 years to 15 years was made, and “Ought-to-pass” by a vote of 24-0. Similar net-metering language has been added to HB221 and HB1738. Passage of those bills is unclear.
2. REC reporting complication: Chair Szauter noted new lugs in the Public Safety Building were installed by Derek Chase. Mr. Chase also installed a new device that will record REC details. Chair Szauter will ensure that Jack Bingham is able to utilize the data.
3. Public Safety Building Municipal Solar Array Reports: Chair Szauter provided updated grids detailing the generation, usage and purchases of electricity. Generation is ramped up with the Springtime. The May 2026 Eversource invoice was $95.07 vs. approximately $1,000 for the same period in 2025.
4. C-PACER: Melissa Elander and Vice Chair Vecchio noted there is no update regarding SB440.
5. Eversource Streetlight invoice: Chair Szauter noted most current invoice was $804.39. For comparison, the invoice for the same period in 2023 was $1,772.05. The streetlight conversion is saving the Town money, and once the Rosebrook lights are removed, the savings will be higher. The streetlight at the junction of Routes 3 and 115 is out due to a wiring problem. The Lancaster office for Eversource is aware and has a workorder open to repair the wiring.
6. New projects and priorities discussion: There were no new projects to discuss.

Tabled:
Potential funding sources for future projects: Topic was not discussed.

Other:
• Vice Chair Vecchio noted he had purchased stands for the energy efficiency programs and low-income home energy assistance program, and those tri-fold flyers are available at the Town Hall.
• Vice Chair Vecchio also said that speaking with the Town Chamber of Commerce about energy efficiency programs and possibly C-PACER will be done in September 2026.
• Vice Chair Vecchio discussed the energy efficiency rebate that Foster’s Crossroads received (approximately $9,000). This was discussed as being included in the quarterly newsletter written by Selectperson Moroney.

The next regularly-scheduled Energy Commission meeting is scheduled for Wednesday June 10, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. in the Conference Room at the Town Hall.

With no additional items for discussion, Member Mycko motioned to adjourn. Vice Chair Vecchio seconded the motion. With no additional discussion, the motion passed unanimously and the meeting was adjourned at 5:55 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