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Eastham committee eyes MassEnergize partnership and peer energy-navigator program; plans public outreach
Summary
The committee recommended further study of a MassEnergize-hosted web presence (approx. $1,500/year) and partnering with Orleans on an energy-navigator peer program; members also planned a mid-September free/low-cost workshop and farmers-market outreach to distribute heat-pump guides and no-idling materials.
Committee members outlined a two-track outreach strategy: develop public information materials (sheets on heat pumps, EVs, electric appliances and solar) and build peer-to-peer "energy navigator" capacity by collaborating with neighboring towns.
John (presenter) described MassEnergize, a hosted platform the working group assessed as "rich" in content and promotion tools at an estimated $1,500 annual cost. Committee members said MassEnergize could simplify web outreach and social-media campaigns; Jack Hadley noted the site’s breadth and that it would be difficult to duplicate locally.
The working group proposed leveraging Orleans’ existing Energy Navigators effort to recruit and train local peers rather than building the entire program from scratch. Members agreed to schedule a deeper follow-up conversation and to adjust timetable targets (peer program moved to late October) while moving MassEnergize onboarding sooner.
Separately, the committee discussed a mid-September free/low-cost energy workshop (possible library venue) and agreed to distribute handouts and no-idling cards at the upcoming farmers market and visitor center.
