Direct side management program building up energy in Lansdale

The borough isn’t in an energy crisis, but it is looking to be more energy friendly.

Councilman and committee chairman Rich DiGregorio recently reported at a council work session that a demand side management Program is in the planning stages in the borough.

This program encourages businesses to use less energy during peak hours, or to use energy at off-peak times.

When this occurs, there is a reduction in the need for investments in power plants.

“Businesses could reduce power, and get a credit from AMP-Ohio,” DiGregorio said.

DiGregorio also reported that an electric rate study is still in the planning stages.

He said there may be a community meeting along with the electric and administration and finance committees.

In regard to Lansdale considering a possible Comcast franchise agreement, DiGregorio said that the Lansdale Library, borough hall, Fairmount Fire Company, Lansdale Police and schools located within the borough can benefit from free Internet.