Councilor Taber presented the Portsmouth Energy Advisory Committee’s year‑end update on Dec. 22, framing the committee’s recent work in three numbers: 12,200 Portsmouth customers enrolled in community power, approximately $2,100,000 in cumulative customer savings year to date, and a prospective Jones Avenue solar array with an expected output of about 1.7 megawatts.

Taber noted Portsmouth switched to community power in 2023 and is part of a broader Community Power Coalition that now represents a large share of the state’s ratepayers. He said the Jones Avenue solar project is progressing and could provide a meaningful renewable energy asset for the city grid if developed.

Councilors thanked Taber for the report and asked staff to continue updates as project planning continues.