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Somerville holds public hearing on draft community energy plan; consultants seek resident input, May 27 comment deadline
Summary
T&M Associates presented a BPU‑funded draft community energy plan for Somerville on May 4, outlining strategies for EV infrastructure, renewable deployment, green building and inclusion; council and residents pressed for practical tools for businesses and confirmation of grid capacity. Public comments due May 27.
T&M Associates presented Somerville’s draft community energy plan at a May 4 Borough Council meeting and opened a public hearing asking residents to weigh in by May 27.
Gail Lalah, a planner with T&M Associates, told the council the borough received a Board of Public Utilities grant to develop a local energy roadmap and described seven core strategy areas, including reducing transportation emissions through electric‑vehicle infrastructure, accelerating renewable and distributed energy, and adopting green‑building guidance for new and existing structures. "We're here today to gather public input," Lalah said, adding that the plan aligns with the state’s energy master plan and that the borough falls in the $10,000 grant category for this program.
The presenters cited several local data points: Somerville’s population is about 12,000; roughly 85% of…
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