Brian, it was great connecting with you. I support energy efficiency and clean energy in Middletown.
You mentioned that TOMSA and Middletown split different grant opportunities.
I copied Amy Sarrinikolaou and Tony Mercantante, so that you can jointly consider a newly-created possibility of TOMSA and Middletown maximizing grant opportunities:
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Sustainable Jersey is developing a major new initiative, “Gold Star in Waste Management”.
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Biggest TOMSA energy savings might be use of variable frequency drive pumps, and aeration equipment.
see slides 33 and 34 of following link for more Wastewater Treatment energy efficiency, conservation, and generation projects
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Additional upgrades should be considered during planning to protect TOMSA from rising sea level.
https://www.sustainablejersey.com/fileadmin/media/Grants_and_Resources/Small_Grants/Gardinier/2020_Gardinier_Grant_Webinar.pdf
Highlights of this slide deck were discussed last night by Zenon Tech-Czarny (contact info on page 50) during last night’s “Monmouth Hub” meeting of Monmouth County green teams.
Application deadline is Oct 30. Grants are awarded in mid-January 2021.
See last several pages for grant application info.
ASIDES:
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I don’t see TOMSA listed in Middletown’s Local Government Energy Audit (LGEA) program (as a separate entity, TOMSA may not be eligible),
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An alternative (if TOMSA is not yet yet engaged): the “Direct Install” BPU program. Sign up for the free energy audit to determine ALL of your energy saving opportunities, and then 70% off installed cost.
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As we discussed, TOMSA can buy renewable electricity, just as Middletown arranged 100% renewable electric for its city-owned properties. Contact Tony Mercantante
ANOTHER TOPIC: Independent of above energy issues, I would like to explore TOMSA opportunities to minimize full cycle GHG emissions from waste. If this is being considered, how do I get up to speed?
Steve Miller
co-founder, Middletown for Clean Energy
Climate Chair, Sierra Club NJ Shore Group
stevemiller@comcast.net