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A vision For Thurmont's Energy Future Presented by Energy Management Strategies, Inc. A vision For Thurmont's Energy Future. Stable electricity prices Environmental responsibility Economic growth for Thurmont Become a leadership example for other municipalities. Stable Electricity Pricing.
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A vision For Thurmont's Energy FuturePresented by Energy Management Strategies, Inc.
A vision For Thurmont's Energy Future • Stable electricity prices • Environmental responsibility • Economic growth for Thurmont • Become a leadership example for other municipalities
Stable Electricity Pricing • De-couple electricity from other energy pricing pressures • Use non-fossil fuels for feedstock • Have municipality owned and controlled generation • Eliminate market pressure on pricing
Stable Electricity Pricing • Fiscally Sound Program • Use reliable, proven technology • Carefully plan for fuel supply chain, including plan B and C • Provide for competent management • Plan for contingencies • Financial • Technological
Environmental Responsibility • The Town of Thurmont recognizes it’s responsibility for environmental stewardship • The envisioned facility will have a zero carbon footprint for the electricity by using renewable biomass for fuel. This will remove over 1.4 million tons of CO2 from the atmosphere annually.
Environmental Responsibility • Provide secondary and resultant environmental benefits • Use biomass material that is currently going into landfill • Use biomass that is currently polluting the Chesapeake Bay • By using waste heat productively, further reduce carbon footprint
Economic growth for Thurmont • Lure new businesses and jobs to Thurmont by offering stable energy pricing, a fiscally competitive and public relations advantage to the new business
Economic growth for Thurmont • Make the town attractive to those who are environmentally responsible and concerned
Economic growth for Thurmont • By offering waste heat from the generating facility at discounted prices the town will become more competitive for new plants and jobs
Leadership by Example • The Mayor and Council recognize a unique opportunity to make a change for the benefit of the citizens of Thurmont, Frederick County, the State of Maryland. • They recognize that this is but a small step, but the longest journey begins with a small step.
Just Do It! • We have the opportunity to make a positive contribution • We have the infrastructure framework • The place is here in Thurmont • The time is now
Questions and Comments • You can contact us by e-mail at energy@thurmont.com