1. 12-Jul-2007www.harvardlocal.org1 Programs Implemented in Harvard, MA Letter to Selectmen proposing town energy survey – Feb 2007 (accepted) Energy survey underway for municipal buildings – April to present. –Schools biggest user –Using EPA/Energy Star Portfolio Manager –Obtained NGRID monthly usage for all 32 town accounts (2 years) –Obtained heating oil usage for schools, other buildings TBD.

2. 12-Jul-2007www.harvardlocal.org2 Programs Implemented - 2 Raising public awareness –2 showings of ‘An Inconvenient Truth’ at local churches – Fall and Spring –Successful ‘Step It Up 2007’ rally April 14 Harvard Common - 400 attendees, news coverage –Harvard Local float in July 4 parade Education & networking –MCAN meeting at Fruitlands –Sustainable Towns conference in Seekonk RI Book: ‘The Natural Step for Communities’ –MCAN Low Carbon Diet workshop, Newton –Set up EnergyNetwork list for Metrowest towns

3. 12-Jul-2007www.harvardlocal.org3 Plans for the year ahead September public ramp-up –Kick off presentation by Nick D’Arbeloff, Al Gore trainee: ‘Truth and Consequences’ –Begin MCAN Low Carbon Diet teams Lose 5000 lbs carbon in 3 months Aimed at residential energy users Summer pilot team Buy used blower door test equipment & train Organize around existing social groups: churches, schools, neighborhoods, conservation groups etc. –Localvore eating binge, Fruitlands (Sep) Conclude town energy survey & take next steps – ESCO? Participate in energy fair with Groton, Boxb. Booth at Harvard Fall Festival – Lions Club

4. 12-Jul-2007www.harvardlocal.org4 Challenges or "Lessons Learned" Sell energy conservation to selectmen as way to save $ People want to engage in action, not talk Be positive about saving energy – no guilt Our problems are systemic, but solutions start with changing behavior, which changes attitude.

5. 12-Jul-2007www.harvardlocal.org5 Ideas for collaboration or cross town events Coordinate on LCD teams (MCAN website) Energy Fair Area BALLE presentation (Business Alliance for Local Living Economies) Get Sarah James to present The Natural Step Brainstorm transportation solutions – a regional issue First 25% energy reduction is ‘easy’ – what about the next?