Islesboro Energy Committee

Mission Statement

To explore ideas and develop proposals to present to the Select Board of the Town of Islesboro relating to the best options that address the energy needs of the Town. The ideas and proposals will be made available to support efforts toward sustainability across the entire island community.


Members

Myra Sinnott (Interim Chair)
Bill Thomas (Vice Chair)
Harriet Bering
J. Cressica Brazier
Dick DeGrasse
Holly Fields
Josh Leach
Toby Martin
Monica Mullins
Melissa Burns (Ex Officio)


Current Projects

  • Community clean energy and energy efficiency planning for DOE Rural Energy Prize
  • Town Building energy upgrades
    • Energy Audits
    • LED Lighting for Town Office and Library
    • Insulation for Town Office and Library
    • Electric Vehicle Charger at Town Office
  • Solar Arrays
    • Town Office (46kW)
    • Transfer Station Salt Shed Array (30kW)

Prospective Projects

  • Cooperative solar arrays and other clean energy projects
  • Energy independence and microgrids
  • Building electrification of Town Office and Library