11th Annual Upper Valley Energy Committee Roundtable | May 2018
The Roundtable is an annual gathering of dozens of local energy volunteers from across the Upper Valley. The event in May 2018 was bustling with over 100 attendees from over 30 local energy groups, as well as numerous supporting organizations and sponsors.
“Exploring the Energy Burden”
Presentations and Discussion
- Slides from our panelists, Elizabeth Chant, Paul Markowitz, and Angela Zhang
- Group Discussion (summary of ideas captured during our small groups)
Local Energy Showcase
- Slides from the six energy committees who shared their success stories
- Lebanon Community Power Update
- City of Claremont LED Streetlight Upgrade Video
Resources Mentioned at the 2018 Roundtable
(CLICK HERE for a downloadable/printable summary of resources)
Energy Burden Resources
Data and Reports
- See above for slides from Elizabeth Chant’s 2018 Roundtable presentation
- Vermont Law School Energy Burden Report
- Federal Energy Burden Data
Free weatherization (“Weatherization Assistance Program” in Vermont and “Home Energy Assistance” in New Hampshire) and fuel assistance (often called LIHEAP or Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) is available for income-eligible residents in Vermont and New Hampshire through our region’s Community Action Programs:
- Sullivan County, NH – Southwestern Community Services (602.542.9528)
- Grafton County, NH – Tri-County Cap (603.968.3560)
- Orange County, VT – Capstone Community Action (800.639.1053)
- Windsor County, VT – Southeast Vermont Community Action (800.464.9951)
Other Local Partners
- Listen Community Services, including the Heating Helpers program
- COVER Home Repair, including COVER’s Weatherization program
- Upper Valley Haven
- Twin Pines Housing Trust
- Energy Advocacy Council – a new group of organizations meeting, in part, to compile energy assistance resources for area residents. Contact programs@listencs.org for more info.
Upper Valley Lake Sunapee Regional Planning Commission
Meghan Butts (mbutts@uvlsrpc.org; 603.448.1680)
Contact Meghan for help with the following:
- Geographic Information Services (GIS)
- Energy planninng
- Grants
- Projects
Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission
Chris Damiani (cdamiani@trorc.orgg; 802.457.3188)
- General Resources
- Regional Energy Implementation Plan
Southern Windsor County Regional Planning Commission
Jason Rasmussen (jrasmussen@swcrpc.org; 802.674.5711 x112)
- Draft Regional Energy Plan
- Active Transportation Plan
2018 Energy Committees
- Map of Energy Committees
- Written Updates & Contact Info
Vital Communities
Sarah Brock (sarah@vitalc.techtriadlabs.com; 802.291.9100 x109) or Paige Heverly (paige@vitalc.techtriadlabs.com; 802.291.9100 x114)
- May 15: UVAW Forum, Impacts of a Changing Climate on the Upper Valley’s Farms and Forests
- May 18: Upper Valley Curb the Car Day
New Hampshire Local Energy Solutions Workgroup and New Hampshire Sustainable Energy Association
Henry Herndon (henry@nhsea.org; 603.22-NHSEA)
- NHSEA resources: Current Legislation & Events Calendar
- LES resources: E-Newsletters & “How To” Guide to Solar
Efficiency Vermont
Paul Markowitz (pmarkowitz@veic.org; 802.540.7608)
- Free workshops offered to residents and businesses
- Button Up 2018 program to be announced in August
- Targeted High Use Program
- Municipal Guide to Vermont Energy Code and Above Code programs – contact Paul to obtain these documents
- Vermont Climate Action Communities was launched in February 2018 to help municipalities make and fulfill commitments under the Vermont Climate Pledge Coalition
Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) and the Vermont Natural Resources Council
Johanna Miller (jmiller@vnrc.org; 802.223.2328 x112) or Ian Hitchcock (ihitchcock@vnrc.org; 802.223.2328 x118)
- Vermont Legislative Update on energy and climate policy
- Town Energy and Climate Action Guide
- Community Energy Dashboard
- Vermont Renewable Energy Business Listing
- Strategic Energy Action Toolkit
The Office of Senator Sanders
Haley Pero (haley_pero@sanders.senate.gov)
- Upcoming Event: Saturday, June 9 at the Vermont Technical Center in Randolph. Energy Resource Fair and Town Meeting.
Special Thanks to This Year’s Roundtable Sponsors
EarthShare Construction, LLC
Lyme Green Heat, Inc.
Green Lantern Solar
Build Basic Green
Building Energy
Integrity Energy
ReVision Energy
Quality Insulation of Meredith
Vermont Foam Insulation
SunCommon
Energy Emporium
Solar Source
Norwich Solar Technlogies
Solaflect Energy