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Metro-West Energy Event: Groton Local Sustainable Solutions & Plans

Discover how Groton is implementing sustainable solutions to global issues with programs focusing on energy, green building, food, and agriculture. Learn about the town's Sustainability Committee plans for the future, challenges faced, and successful community sustainability practices. Explore ideas for collaboration and cross-town events to promote education and action.

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Metro-West Energy Event: Groton Local Sustainable Solutions & Plans

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  1. “Metro-west” Multi-town Energy Event Status & Plans for Groton 12-Jul-07 Leo Laverdure, Groton Local Groton Local.orgSustainable community solutions to global issues

  2. Programs implemented in Groton • Groton Local Energy group • Energy info night with Groton Electric Light dept. • Groton Local Green Building group • Tour of Doyle Center • Green Building info night • Building project advocacy • Groton Local Food & Agriculture group • Groton Local other • Town of Groton Sustainability Committee

  3. Plans for the year ahead • Low Carbon Diet (MCAN) • Seniors programs • CFLs • Energy efficiency assistance • Green building advocacy • Solar hot-water project(s) • Greenhouse project(s) • Sustainability Committee report

  4. Challenges or “Lessons Learned” • Lots of interest • Much confusion – “tell me where to start” • Major lifestyle changes needed • Difficult to move beyond hyper-individualism, consumerism, & assumption that “growth” is the answer • Non-monetary rewards (“happiness,” “genuine progress”) real but counter cultural

  5. Successes (perhaps translating into Best Practices) • Focus on community sustainability • Relocalization • The Natural Step for Communities • Multiple scopes • Families, groups, towns, regions, …, earth • Multiple aspects • Energy, environment, economy • Buildings/residences, food, transportation • Families, businesses, institutions (town, non-profits) • Education & action

  6. Ideas for collaboration or cross-town events • Shared online resources • Assessment methods • Solutions, success stories • Vendors, expertise directory, mailing lists, … • Action plans, status, & events • Regional events • Fall 07 Energy fair • Regional energy initiatives? • Energy co-op • Energy investment fund?

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