Reviewed Gas and current electric rates for coming winter rate period; EC to check with consortiums for pricing comparisons and will forward recommendations to Ed Thorne. Energy commodity pricing quotes are time sensitive and approval delays may impact rates).

Town is a member of the Power Options consortium which may be beneficial for both electric and natural gas rate locks; will need all electric and gas bills for town buildings for last two months, with annual history.

Next steps: RFQ needs to be drafted and reviewed by town officials before sending to DOER. Two week review period is required by DOER before posting in central register. Alan will check on Newton PS administrator to see how they handled. Will also use Newton boilerplate; Alan to check on having document converted into Word for ease of editing.