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Energy committee urges town to pursue electrification, plans summer outreach and fall energy fair
Summary
Michael Omen, chair of the energy committee, told attendees that electrification (EVs, heat pumps, weatherization) remains economically sound despite shifting incentives and detailed plans for summer outreach at the farmers market, a fall energy fair and a free weatherization audit program for residents.
Michael Omen, chair of Jericho’s energy committee, urged residents to pursue electrification options — including electric vehicles, heat pumps and home weatherization — and outlined outreach events the committee plans to help people adopt measures that save energy and money.
"Everything from driving an EV...I get the equivalent of 150 miles per gallon in my little EV car," Omen said as he encouraged residents to evaluate underlying economics rather than rely solely on fading incentives.
The committee said it will run outreach at the Jericho Farmers Market this summer, and is planning an energy fair in the fall featuring EVs, vendors and demonstrations. The committee also noted a weatherization program that offers free home audits for Jericho residents administered by a local contractor.
Omen framed the outreach as education and assistance rather than a regulatory push; attendees were urged to take advantage of audits and incentive programs while they remain available.
