Sustainability Committee
The Town of Falmouth Energy and Recycling Advisory Committee advises the Falmouth Town Council on matters relating to the town’s solid waste recycling program, energy efficiency and other related matters deemed appropriate by the Council. Duties shall include but not be limited to the following:
(1) Endeavor to save local taxpayer dollars through increased energy-efficiency of municipal facilities and operations;
(2) Prioritize the ad hoc Falmouth Green Ribbon Committee’s 2010 recommendations that the Council wants to pursue;
(3) Educate Falmouth residents and businesses about energy-efficient, waste-reducing, clean energy opportunities and choices;
(4) Enhance and promote the town’s recycling program;
(5) Promote the use of clean, renewable energy sources in Falmouth’s public and private facilities through education and outreach;
(6) Work with surrounding communities on potential regional energy efficiency and clean energy strategies;
(7) Monitor new developments and options in the fields of energy and waste management as technologies evolve and change; educate the public and advise the Council on same;
(8) Research and report policies to accomplish the above goals and/or other related goals deemed appropriate by the Town Council.