From:	Michael Behrendt
Sent:	Friday, February 27, 2015 9:28 AM
Subject:	Energy amendment - email from C. Forcey

To the PB,
Regarding the proposed amendment up for a public hearing with the board on 
March 11.

Michael Behrendt
Director of Planning and Community Development
Town of Durham
8 Newmarket Road
Durham, New Hampshire  03824-2898
(603) 868-8064 (phone)
mbehrendt@ci.durham.nh.us
www.ci.durham.nh.us


From: Charles Forcey []  
Sent: Thursday, February 26, 2015 7:43 PM 
To: Michael Behrendt 
Subject: Support for the renewable energy amendment to the zoning 
ordinance

Dear Mr. Behrendt,

I am writing in support of the proposed amendment to the Durham Zoning 
Ordinance that adds a a goal the encouragement of renewable energy systems.

As the owner of a solar electric and solar hot water system on 12 Thompson Lane, 
I firmly believe that such systems reduce the overall cost of meeting peak demands 
on our electric grid, create high paying local jobs, and retain energy dollars in the 
state and our national borders.  Perhaps most importantly, these systems — despite 
the embedded energy required for their manufacture — contribute to a net 
reduction of emissions of pollutants known to contribute to climate change.

I appreciate the efforts of the planning board and you to encourage energy 
efficiency, secure solar production rights, and believe this amendment reflects the 
often expressed desire of majorities responding to town forums and surveys to 
make our town a leader in responsible growth and sustainability.

Thank you so much for considering this, and a special thanks to Councilor Mower 
for initiating this amendment and for her many other contributions in this area.

Best wishes,

Charlie Forcey
 
Charlie Forcey 
12 Thompson Lane 
Durham, NH 03824  
603-781-1189