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County hears energy-audit pitch to fund courthouse slate-roof work without raising taxes
Summary
ABM Building Solutions proposed an energy audit to identify lighting, HVAC and water upgrades that could fund repairs. The firm gave a courthouse slate roof replacement estimate of $312,500–$375,000 and a repair estimate of $12,500–$18,750; County Attorney said he would review a Lunenburg-specific letter of intent.
Representatives from ABM Building Solutions presented an assessment approach to the Board on March 9, proposing that energy-efficiency improvements could generate savings to pay for needed facility upgrades without increasing taxes.
Chrissy Sherriff and Whit Blake described how ABM would evaluate lighting, water fixtures, building envelope improvements and HVAC systems and then propose projects that could be financed from resulting energy and operations savings. They said the historic courthouse’s slate roof could be replaced for an estimated $312,500–$375,000; they also gave a lower-cost repair estimate of $12,500–$18,750. ABM said the initial assessment does not require up-front funds; if the county chooses projects, a construction contract would follow.
County Attorney Frank Rennie said he would review and research a Letter of Intent tailored to Lunenburg County before issuing an opinion. Board members asked questions about whether the Animal Control Shelter would benefit (lighting and water improvements were likely to help, HVAC gains would be limited) and whether an assessment cost would be incurred if the county elected to implement no projects (ABM indicated an assessment cost of about $12,500 in that circumstance). Supervisor Edmonds suggested revisiting the topic in April.
