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Energy committee outlines plan to insulate Grange floor; program could cover up to 90% of costs
Summary
Zeke Shmois of the Energy Committee described a Franklin Energy/Unitil program that could cover up to 90% of the cost to insulate floor joists beneath the Grange using spray foam; trustees asked that installations be reversible and asked Meghan Gross to consult the NH Preservation Alliance on preservation-safe methods.
The Kensington Grange could receive insulated floor joists at little cost to the town if a state-linked program proceeds: Zeke Shmois, the Energy Committee representative, told trustees on June 18 that Franklin Energy, working with Unitil and using AECOM as contractor, has identified a funding stream that may cover as much as 90% of project costs for eligible energy-efficiency work.
Zeke said the mechanism for payment appears likely to be provided up front rather than as a rebate; he will investigate the exact payment mechanism. The proposed scope is limited to insulating the floor joists beneath the building, not wall insulation, using closed-cell or open-cell spray foam. Trustees emphasized the need to avoid damaging the historic structure and agreed installations should be reversible.
Trustee Meghan Gross said she would consult Beverly Thomas at the New Hampshire Preservation Alliance for recommendations and return with guidance to the trustees and the Energy Committee. The discussion did not record a formal vote; rather, the committee and trustees assigned follow-up tasks to determine technical feasibility and funding logistics.
Next steps include Zeke researching the payment mechanism and Meghan seeking preservation advice; trustees will reconvene with those findings before any work is authorized.
