2013 Sustainable MetroWest Gathering presentation by Geoff Slowman, Ashland, MA

1. Geoff Slowman
Ashland Sustainability Committee
Open Space Committee
Green Committee
Transition Ashland Group
Stewardship Committee

2. Recent Successes
• Farmer’s Market
• Warren Woods
• Restriction on new sprinkler systems
• Two Energy Audits

3. Energy Conservation Measures
• Audits identified hundreds of ECM’s
• Each with projected savings between $2/yr and $25k/yr
• Simple payback from week to decades
• Committee with diverse opinions

4. ECM “First Round”

5. Future Initiatives
• Green roof for Middle and Warren Schools
(MSBA Grant, accelerated program)
• Student Liaison
• Pilot program for LED streetlights
• Bike paths
• Fuel Efficient Vehicle purchase