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Town planner briefs school committee on proposed specialized energy code; committee backs warrant article
Summary
The committee heard a presentation on the proposed specialized (opt‑in) stretch energy code — which would raise efficiency standards for new construction — and voted 4–0 to recommend the warrant article. Presenters said West Elementary is already compliant and adoption could increase MSBA reimbursement for future school projects.
The Andover School Committee heard a presentation on warrant article P30, which would opt the town into a specialized energy code that raises efficiency requirements for new construction and new residential projects.
Joyce (town planning staff) briefed the committee on the code’s intent: to "future proof" new buildings by setting higher insulation and electrical readiness standards, easing later transitions to…
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