Vacancies: Interested in becoming a member?

The Durham Energy Committee currently has vacancies. We invite you to apply, whether or not you are a resident of Durham -- particularly those with expertise in a related field. Contact the Town Administrator’s office at 603-868-5771 or go to the home page of the Town website at http://www.ci.durham.nh.us/ to download the application (scroll down the page).

The Committee welcomes public attendance at our regular meetings. For further information or to provide suggestions, please contact the Committee by email at dec@ci.durham.nh.us

Current Members:

Kevin Gardner, Chair
Kevin Gardner is an Associate Professor in the Department of Civil Engineering at the University of New Hampshire. He directs the Recycled Materials Resource Center and the UNH Environmental Research Group. A primary research interest relates to sustainable engineering and understanding the multiple dimensions of sustainable societal forms from a municipal perspective. Dr. Gardner has recently received funding to establish a PhD fellowship program in Sustainable Science and Engineering, now in its second year, and teaches Sustainable Engineering at UNH.

David Cedarholm
Dave Cedarholm has been Durham’s Town Engineer since 2005. Although his professional experience is primarily in areas of water resources, hydrogeology, and environmental engineering, David has a keen interest in alternative energy and energy conservation and particularly as it applies to Town of Durham facilities. David is also excited about promoting alternative means of transportation and working toward providing the local commuters with a nearby park and ride facility.

Charles Forcey
Charles has lived in Durham since 1999 with his wife, Julia Rodriguez,and three school age children. He is a small business owner  (Historicus, Inc.) and a doctoral candidate in modern American History  at Columbia University. A long time outdoor enthusiast, Charles  developed a strong interest in renewable energy technology and energy  efficiency during a recent renovation and upgrade to the energy  systems of his home and is planning the installation of solar  electrical and hot water systems.

Mike Hoffman
Mike is a twenty-plus-year member of the Durham-UNH community. He recently retired from the Durham Fire Department, where his responsibilities included construction plan review and building inspections for code compliance. Mike’s passion for energy management is in his genes. His father designed and built passive solar homes in the 1950’s and 1960’s and in 1968 started an energy conservation program at Yale University. The program later spun off to become an energy consulting firm that saved large institutions millions of dollars annually in energy costs. Mike carries these values and interests with him to this day.

Peter Ejarque
A do-it-yourselfer aerospace engineer with two degrees, Peter has built a green alternative home in one of Durham's woodedneighborhoods. He is happy to provide tours. Peter drives an electric car.

Robin Mower
As Town Council Representative to the Energy Committee, Robin brings issues to the attention of the broader Durham community as well as formal communications to the Council. Although she has a strong commitment to fostering community sustainability, she makes no claimto practical energy knowledge. However, she recently bit the bullet and added foam insulation to the attic of her 1949 house. Turn out those lights! Turn off your engine (no idling)!

Brian Goetz
Brian has recently moved to Durham with his family. He brings to the Committee a Masters Degree in Environmental Policy from Indiana University and an academic and professional career devoted to water resources, waste reduction/recycling and sustainability issues.