Energy and Climate Action Committee
Regular MeetingAmherst, MA · August 12, 2026
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Energy and Climate Action Committee
August, 12, 2026 from 5:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Virtual Only Meeting
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Pursuant to Chapter 2 of the Acts of 2025, this meeting will be conducted via remote means.
Members of the public who wish to access the meeting remotely may do so via Zoom or by
telephone. No in person attendance of members of the public will be permitted, but every effort
will be made to ensure that the public can adequately access the proceedings in real time, via
technological means.
Virtual Access: Zoom Link for Energy and Climate Action Committee Meeting
Telephone Access: +1 646 876 9923
Webinar ID: 952 8346 0251
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List of Topics:
1. Call to Order
2. Public Comment
3. Approval of Minutes from July, 29, 2026 meeting
4. Greenhouse Gas Emission Inventory Update Presentation by UNH Sustainability Institute
Fellow James Ordway
5. Retreat Discussion
6. Education and Outreach
a. Landlord Heat Pump Initiative
b. Coordination with Local Groups
c. Education Series
7. Advisory and Support
a. UMASS Climate Plan
b. Transportation
c. Regional and State Policy Updates
8. Staff Updates
9. ECAC Member Updates
10. Topics Not Anticipated by the Chair 48 Hours in Advance of this Meeting
11. Items for next meeting agenda
12. Public comment
13. Adjourn
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