Select board authorizes up to $3,601.50 to restore solar monitoring so town can sell renewable energy credits
January 14, 2026 | Brentwood Town, Rockingham County, New Hampshire
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The Brentwood Select Board voted to authorize up to $3,601.50 to install a new meter and compatible software that will allow the town to continue selling renewable energy credits (RECs) generated by the municipal solar installation. The purchase, described in a quote from Revision Energy, includes hardware, software and cellular backup the town needs to make the high-quality fire-station meter compatible with REC-tracking software.
Rob Wolfchuck, who presented the item, said the town receives revenue from two distinct solar benefits: the electricity the panels provide to municipal buildings and the market value of RECs. "We need to buy new software," he said, explaining that the previous software provider discontinued support. He estimated REC revenue has been roughly $2,000–$4,000 per year based on comparable systems and noted that the quoted replacement is a one-time upfront cost of $3,601.50 with an optional multi-year subscription. Board members asked staff to confirm whether Revision Energy offers a one-year subscription option and where the expense should be charged — a revolving fund, capital-improvement reserve or another line item.
Select Board members moved and seconded the authorization and voted unanimously to permit the purchase up to the quoted amount and for staff to report back on subscription options and a funding source at the next meeting. The board also directed staff to confirm the vendor's business history; a brief online check was noted during the meeting showing PowerDash Incorporated (the meter software brand referenced in questions) has been operating since 2008.
The action is administrative: installing the meter and software will allow the town both to receive the electricity produced on municipal buildings and to monetize RECs if the board later chooses to sell them. Staff will return with details on subscription pricing, and whether the cost should be spread over multiple years or paid from reserves.
The meeting did not set a specific implementation timeline beyond authorizing the purchase and asking Julie (town staff) to identify the appropriate funding source and report at the next regular meeting.
Rob Wolfchuck, who presented the item, said the town receives revenue from two distinct solar benefits: the electricity the panels provide to municipal buildings and the market value of RECs. "We need to buy new software," he said, explaining that the previous software provider discontinued support. He estimated REC revenue has been roughly $2,000–$4,000 per year based on comparable systems and noted that the quoted replacement is a one-time upfront cost of $3,601.50 with an optional multi-year subscription. Board members asked staff to confirm whether Revision Energy offers a one-year subscription option and where the expense should be charged — a revolving fund, capital-improvement reserve or another line item.
Select Board members moved and seconded the authorization and voted unanimously to permit the purchase up to the quoted amount and for staff to report back on subscription options and a funding source at the next meeting. The board also directed staff to confirm the vendor's business history; a brief online check was noted during the meeting showing PowerDash Incorporated (the meter software brand referenced in questions) has been operating since 2008.
The action is administrative: installing the meter and software will allow the town both to receive the electricity produced on municipal buildings and to monetize RECs if the board later chooses to sell them. Staff will return with details on subscription pricing, and whether the cost should be spread over multiple years or paid from reserves.
The meeting did not set a specific implementation timeline beyond authorizing the purchase and asking Julie (town staff) to identify the appropriate funding source and report at the next regular meeting.
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