Environmental and Energy Advisory Board
In 2019 the Commissioners announced the formation of a Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The Environmental and Energy Advisory Board will enhance the County's commitment to preservation and protection of the environment and focus on the balance, interplay, and impact of energy related initiatives and issues.
In February 2020 the Commissioners voted to appoint 21 individuals to the County's Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The members of the Board include Chester County residents along with representatives of businesses, energy initiatives, municipalities, land conservancies and county departments.
View the bylaws of the Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board
Chester County Climate Action Plan — October 2021
The Chester County Climate Action Plan was adopted by the County Commissioners on October 7, 2021. The plan was prepared by the Chester County Planning Commission in partnership with the County's Environmental and Energy Advisory Board. The Climate Action Plan provides a blueprint for reducing greenhouse gas emissions and increasing energy efficiency at County government facilities and community-wide.
For more information about the plan, see the Climate Action Plan webpage.
Chester County Solar Adopter's Conference — January 2024
The Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board co-hosted a Solar Adopter's Conference to share information about the process of going solar. View slides from the event.
2024 Meeting Schedule
Meetings are held the fourth Wednesday of the month, quarterly, 2:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m., and are currently hybrid allowing the public to attend in person or via Zoom. Meetings are held in the Government Services Building (601 Westtown Road, West Chester, PA 19380). Check individual agendas posted below for specific room location.
- January 24, 2024 | View Board Meeting Materials | Approved January Minutes
- April 24, 2024 | View Board Meeting Materials | Approved April Minutes
- July 24, 2024 | View Board Meeting Materials
- October 23, 2024
Visit https://zoom.us/j/98503061778 to join the webinar or telephone toll free 877-853-5247 and enter Webinar ID 985 0306 1778 (passcode 471060). We recommend beginning to log in at 2:15 in case of technical difficulties. The public is invited to join, and there will be an opportunity for public comment during the meeting.
If you are joining by phone and would like to comment, wait for the Chair to call for public comment. When the Chair calls for comment press *9 to "raise your hand". When it is your turn, the Chair will call the last four digits of your phone number and an automated voice will instruct you to press *6 to un-mute yourself and speak. When done speaking, mute your phone by pressing *6.
2023 Meetings
- January 25, 2023 | View Board Meeting Materials
- April 26, 2023 | View Board Meeting Materials
- July 26, 2023 | View Board Meeting Materials
- October 25, 2023 | View Board Meeting Materials
2022 Meetings
- January 26, 2022| View Board Meeting Materials
- April 27, 2022| View Board Meeting Materials
- July 27, 2022| View Board Meeting Materials
- October 26, 2022| View Board Meeting Materials
2021 Meetings
- January 27, 2021 | View Board Meeting Materials
- April 28, 2021 | View Board Meeting Materials
- July 28, 2021| View Board Meeting Materials
- October 27, 2021| View Board Meeting Materials
2020 Meeting Schedule
- May 28, 2020 | Zoom Video/Audio (organizational meeting)
- June 24, 2020 | View Board Meeting Materials
- August 26, 2020 | View Board Meeting Materials
- October 28, 2020 | View Board Meeting Materials
Chester County Environmental and Energy Advisory Board Members
Name | Representation from Bylaws | Organization |
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Paul Spiegel, Chair | CCEDC Smart Energy Initiative | Practical Energy Solutions |
Carol DeWolf, Vice-Chair | Chester County Association of Township Officials (CCATO) | CCATO |
Brian O'Leary, Secretary | County Department - Planning Commission | Chester County |
Kelsey Boyd | Land Conservancy | Natural Lands |
Seung Ah Byun | County Department - Water Resources Authority | Chester County |
Ann Colby-Cummings | Citizen | Citizen |
Mark Connolly | Business | Business |
Joseph DiRocco | Municipal Managers Consortium | Tredyffrin Townshp |
Madhu Gurthy | Citizen | Citizen |
Marcus Kohl | Utility | American Water |
Steve Krug | Business | Krug Architects |
George Martynick | County Department - Facilities | Chester County |
Warren W. Messerschmidt | County Department - Emergency Services | Chester County |
Rachel Roberts | Business | American Mushroom Institute |
Britnee Sanseverino | Utility | PECO Energy |
Sarah Sharp | Land Conservancy | Brandywine Conservancy |
Dave Stauffer | County Department - Parks And Preservation | Chester County |
Chris Strohmaier | County Department - Conservation District | Chester County |
Kevin Warren | Business | Warren Energy |
Wyatt Williams | Citizen | West Whiteland Township |
Jim Wylie | Citizen | Citizen |