On The Issues
Environment
During my service in office, I have worked hard to promote a safe and healthy environment. For example, in 2002, I supported Somerville Climate Action and voted for the creation of the Commission on Energy Use and Climate Change as an advisory body to the City of Somerville.
Since its formation, Somerville Climate Action has been fighting global warming by helping Somerville residents, businesses, and the municipality to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions. It promotes energy-conservation, energy-efficiency and the adoption of renewable sources of power through education, advocacy, and coalition building.
The Commission on Energy Use studied the City’s reliance on fossil fuels and subsequently made a number of recommendations which have been adopted by the City in its Environmental Strategic Plan. These include the following items which I supported:
- Energy Performance Contract—The City entered into a contract with Honeywell by which Honeywell guaranteed the reduction of the City’s use of energy by 20% (thereby reducing utility bills) in municipal buildings through a series of energy savings projects.
- Use of renewable energy –In this year’s budget, the City agreed to purchase some of its electricity from a renewable source.
- The Fire Department is purchasing hybrid cars and all DPW vehicles are now using biodiesel fuels, thereby reducing greenhouse emissions.
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