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Selectboard weighs heat-pump costs, backup furnaces and Generac options for town buildings
Summary
Members discussed an $80,000 estimate for cold-weather heat pumps, the need for backup heating, and options for a Generac generator and electrical upgrades; board asked staff to collect electric usage and contractor information.
Selectboard members debated heating and backup power for the meetinghouse and other municipal buildings. The Chair said a cold-weather heat pump estimate she heard was approximately $80,000 and observed that in very cold weather a backup system would still be required. One committee member said modern cold-weather heat pumps are efficient but still include an electric heater core that can be costly in extreme cold.
The board also discussed acquiring a Generac generator to supply one or multiple buildings and noted the need for electrical system upgrades for any larger generator installation. Chair and members asked staff to supply annual electric-usage data so vendors can size equipment correctly. The board identified local contractors (Chris Bagley and Tim, an electrician mentioned in the record) as points of contact and directed Julie to follow up on quotes and municipal purchasing options.
