Will the new building include technology which improves energy efficiency and conservation of resources?

Yes.

Energy saving and conservation capabilities have improved greatly over the past 60 years. A new building will include cost-effective technologies for HVAC along with modern controls and insulation, for the Village’s situation. Modern (LED) lighting systems and controls will contribute to a much more energy efficient building.

With unknown developments for the future of alternative energies, the building design will include provisions to add solar collectors either at the time of construction or later. A major hurdle to overcome with solar power is finding a cost-effective method of storing the generated electricity.

Sustainable Design Upgrades to be incorporated in the new building include:

•Roof Ready for Solar Panels - Future

•Energy recovery units on ventilation equipment

•Super-insulation of building envelope

•Sun shading devices for occupied spaces

•Use of natural light

•High efficiency motors

•Minimize exterior heat absorption (high reflectance low emissive)

•Low E double glazed windows

•Daylight & Views

•Destratification fans

•Lighting controls (occupancy sensors)

•Daylight Harvesting

•High efficiency LED lighting

• Waste Oil Heaters

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1. Why do we need to replace our Municipal Building?
2. Was renovation of the existing building(s) considered?
3. How much will the project cost?
4. The original facilities study in 2016 estimated the project would cost between $12 and $13 million. Why has the estimate gone up to possibly 15 million?
5. How will the project affect my taxes?
6. If we don’t construct the new building will my taxes remain the same or even go down?
7. Why was a new site selected?
8. What will we do with the existing site and the buildings?
9. How does the new facility compare to the current one?
10. Will the new building include technology which improves energy efficiency and conservation of resources?
11. Will this be built by local businesses and contractors as to keep money in the local economy?
12. Does this project require a referendum?
13. In summary, has the need for this project been adequately evaluated?