Trisha is new to the Monadnock region but relocates here from the Seacoast. Her enthusiasm for renewable energy and climate justice is rooted in her upbringing in Revere, MA where she was part of starting Revere Environmental Voice (REV). Through REV, Trisha and other residents advocated for solar panels, water-bottle refill stations, and for the planting of native horticulture to promote a more sustainable city. Trisha received her BS in Geography and Urban Studies from Worcester State University (WSU). During her time at WSU, she became Vice President of the Geography Club that facilitated outdoor hikes, trail clean-ups, and worked closely with 350Action for the school’s annual sustainability Fair. Most recently, Trisha completed her MS in Geo-Information Science from Salem State University where her studies were focused on the intersectionality of climate change.

Beyond its natural and historical resources, the enthusiasm residents have for their town and the passion they have to create a renewable energy community is what drew Trisha to Peterborough. In her free time, you can find Trisha hiking mountains, snowboarding, mountain biking, and running many miles to gear up for her next marathon.

“Environmental integrity goes beyond the need for renewable energy and seeps into strengthening our economy and public health.”

Helen is a business-to-business marketing consultant who has worked exclusively in the clean energy space for the past twenty years. Most recently, she was chief marketing officer for BlueWave Solar in Boston and in the past has worked both in-house and as a consultant for companies, business trade associations, the Massachusetts Clean Energy Center, and Greentown Labs. Other clients include companies in solar, grid planning and interconnection software, commercial building energy efficiency & the internet of things, HVAC technology, and related industries. Locally, she serves on the board of the Friends of Peterborough Recreation Projects (FPRP) where she co-leads the dog park subcommittee, and as an alternate on the Peterborough Recreation Committee. She graduated from Harvard.

“I am committed to protecting the natural beauty of NH and beyond for future generations by working to reduce greenhouse gas emissions locally and globally.”

Jean has been an environmental justice activist for 15 years with groups such as 350MA, Mothers Out Front, and more recently the Fridays for our Future youth climate strikes, and Extinction Rebellion. Jean lives in Nubanusit Neighborhood and Farm, an environmentally sustainable cohousing community where she is happy to have rooftop solar panels provide most of her electricity.

Before retiring, Jean worked in the tech industry wearing many different hats such as system administrator, technical communicator, user centered web and UI designer, and usability and accessibility consultant.

“I believe that addressing climate change is our most pressing task to ensure that our grandchildren and their children inherit a liveable planet.”

Bob has lived in Peterborough since 2017, after retiring from a career spent largely as a math and computer science professor or in IT support at various universities. He worked previously on the Solarize Monadnock and Peterborough Energy Action campaigns, as well as providing volunteer help for Peterborough Players, the Monadnock Chorus, the Peterborough Town Library renovation project, and the Monadnock Summer Lyceum.

“I believe that fighting climate change is one of the most important actions we can take for the benefit of our children and grandchildren.”

Ed has lived in Peterborough for over 19 years and has been actively involved in the community serving on the Select Board and Planning Board for several terms and on numerous town committees and as treasurer and Board member of the Greater Peterborough Chamber of Commerce. His career included operating his business providing tax, accounting, business sales and business counseling for 8 years. Prior to this he held senior management positions at New Balance Athletic Shoe in Boston and later at the company that made CCM branded hockey equipment and apparel.

“I believe that all of us must do our part to fight climate change in order to protect our planet for our children, grandchildren and future generations.”

Bill is an elected member of the Peterborough Select Board (2021) and, as such, participates as the town’s liaison to a wide variety of committees, including the Peterborough Community Power Committee. He is also a member of the Peterborough Renewable Energy Project and oversees their activities as are related to the town. Bill also heads up PREP’s Workforce Development subcommittee.

Now retired, Bill was Chief Technical Officer of a robotics company he founded with his wife, Jeanne Dietsch in 1995. After merging their MobileRobots Inc in 2011 with another larger, commercial robotics company, he went on to teach at The Dublin School high school physics and technologies for several years before the pandemic. In previous lives, he’s also a best-selling co-author of HTML: The Definitive Guide, co-wrote a best-selling computer game, Intrigue!, and was Editor-in-chief and Senior Editor at several International Data Group computer magazines. Bill received a PhD from Loyola University of Chicago in 1980, and as a post-doc (Washington University) and assistant professor of research (University of Illinois) had published several scientific research articles in peer-reviewed journals, including Chemistry and Biochemistry.