Right now, we are gearing up for the Town Meeting and are hopeful that the Select Board Warrant Article for the library weatherization project will get support from the voters.  
 
Library Weatherization Project 

• A past audit by Resilient Buildings Group stated the cost of heating/cooling for Elkins Library was ~$5500/yr for electric and propane. Library heating/cooling system at/near end of life.
• Library has comfort issues in summer and winter. It is important for the temperature in the library to be comfortable, year-round, for all the programs and people the library serves!
• Would like more efficient heating/cooling with renewable energy. 1st step, weatherize! Weatherization is air sealing and insulation.
• Energy costs are rising 4.3% /year for propane and 3% for electric.  https://www.eia.gov/electricity/data/state/avgprice_annual.xlsx [NOTE: This link will download an Excel file]
• Weatherization will save approx. $55,000 over 25 years in energy costs, even with the same inefficient heating/cooling system. 
• Spending $20k now on weatherization is similar to the town investing $20k at 7% over 25 years.
• Why is CCPC involved? We are working to meet the “Canterbury Plan for Tomorrow” that states a goal for all town buildings to be weatherized and on renewable energy by Dec, 31, 2034.
• Please send your comments/questions to Tom Franco – tfranco.canterburynh@gmail.com
• We encourage you to vote “YES” on the Library Weatherization Warrant Article in March, at the seccond session of Town Meeting!