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i <br /> x ' <br /> .y <br /> r <br /> group has been trying to acculmulate figures' for an energy <br /> audit put out by the' 'Mass'achusetts. Dear- merit o f, Energy, They <br /> are requiring a tremendous volute 'of information with regards <br /> to- numbe-r' of kilowatt hours , . gallons of gasoline, etc. , and <br /> because of our accounting. procedures , it is going to be <br /> suggested that perhaps the Finance Committee, Town Accountant, <br /> and the' Board of selectmen got together to establish a new <br /> procedure for next year' s budget where possibility being that <br /> each department will be required to lime item budget their cost <br /> of gasoline, electric and gas power and establish a financial <br /> procedure once the Finance Committee has had their- comments <br /> to agree or disagree, then all gas purchasing will be out of <br /> one account. If we have to go through this procedure that we <br /> are going through right now, it is doing to be' a monumental task, <br /> every - year and you might ars well forget it. I think we should <br /> get together- one of these days and discuss the mechanics of this <br /> thing. <br /> Member of Press asked who is .ordering this. <br /> vice Chairman responded the State Office of Energy. <br /> Member-of Press asked what the purpose of this is . <br /> Vice Chairman responded that the State lite everyone else, i <br /> concerned with the conservation of energy and they are trying <br /> to encourage conservation. They are asking the various political <br /> agencies to report back on this form the various stews they are <br /> taking to reduce the consumption of energy. They are tieing <br /> this in very nicely with grant monies. For example, if we wanted <br /> to buy all new storm windows for this building, we could apply <br /> for a grant, . At the present time, there is some 15 million <br /> dollars available- but it is nay understanding, that the bulk of <br /> this has been assigned at this point for this year. <br /> Imber of Press asked if we have applied for anything. <br /> Vice hairman ' responded no at this moment,- however, we are in the <br /> process of revamping the heating system here . <br /> Member of Press asked who was in -this group. <br /> Vice Chairman responded Joan, myself, Greg Willis, Jack Volpe, <br /> Helen Kondochriste, Karen Dale, Linda, everybody. <br /> Member of Press asked how lona do you have to do this study. <br /> Vice Chairman responded that it has to be completed today. <br /> Member of Press asked what they were going to do with the results <br /> f roar .lashpee. <br /> Vice Chairman responded nothing, we are only complying with their <br /> request. <br /> { <br />