Energy & Environmental Conservation Committee -- 10.08.2026

The Town of Penfield Energy & Environmental Conservation Committee met in October 2026 (the meeting title lists October 8; the metadata is dated October 9). Members approved the September 10 minutes. No town development projects or contract awards were reported. The committee discussed an approved Monroe County Climate Action Fund grant of $10,000 for an EV charging project; the town would need to provide matching funds, and the charger alone is expected to cost more than $20,000. The location and project details remain undecided, with the committee noting that minimizing additional electrical infrastructure would help control costs.

Potential purchases included an additional 50 pollinator pathway signs for a quoted $425, the same price as the prior year, and a pollinator garden sign quoted at $690; staff plan to clarify materials and installation arrangements before ordering, with orders intended before year-end. The town is also developing a tree-donation program, with donation and purchasing procedures still to be worked out with the town attorney and finance department and subject to town board approval. Seedling pricing for the 2027 Eco Fair was still pending. The committee also reviewed energy-use data, community programs, and future grant opportunities; no spending-related vote was taken on these items.