# 8.27.2026 Sustainability Committee

The City of Portsmouth Sustainability Committee held a meeting on September 15, 2026, focusing heavily on procurement-related discussions tied to the city's Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) for fiscal year 2028. The committee reviewed and approved motions to authorize subgroups to draft and submit CIP proposals on key sustainability projects including electrification of the city fleet, a zero waste plan, a city solar plan, and a multimodal city transportation proposal. The electrification proposal emphasized reallocating existing funds to purchase electric vehicles and charging infrastructure, with consideration of grant opportunities such as the New Hampshire Clean Fleets Grant. The solar plan proposal recommended funding for rooftop solar installations on municipal buildings, pending coordination with city departments. The multimodal transportation proposal included potential funding for a shuttle loop pilot to improve public transit connectivity. The committee also discussed stakeholder engagement strategies and upcoming deadlines for CIP submissions, with a tight timeline to submit proposals by mid-September. Votes were taken to empower subgroups to finalize and submit these proposals on behalf of the committee, aligning with the city’s sustainability priorities and budget processes.

**Jurisdictions:** sled
**Industries:** Construction & Infrastructure, Energy & Utilities
**Topics:** Physical Infrastructure, Grants & Funding
**Published:** September 15, 2026

### Sources
- [8.27.2026 Sustainability Committee](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cw0_RuYyxkg) - City of Portsmouth, New Hampshire