October 17, 2019
Upper Valley landlords and service providers gathered in October 2019 to promote networking among landlords and nonprofit service providers whose programs support property owners and tenants. The theme of the event was energy. Attendees met with staff from programs in Vermont and New Hampshire to learn about energy assistance for struggling tenants and opportunities for smart investments in energy efficiency.
This event was sponsored by Upper Valley Continuum of Care with support from Upper Valley Energy Advocacy Council and staff from Vital Communities, the City of Lebanon, Vermont Agency of Human Services, and Twin Pines Housing Trust.
Network Discussion
Discussion on creating an ongoing network of Upper Valley landlords and service providers.
Energy Discussion
Jason Cooper of Brattleboro-based Green Mountain Rentals spoke about his experience investing in energy efficiency at his properties, with great success. Contact Jason at jcmi@sover.net or 802-254-6200.
Attendees then broke out into groups by state to learn about energy assistance programs available support tenants and landlords.
Vermont Energy Programs
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) – Fuel assistance for tenants who cannot pay their heating bills.
CONTACT: Richard Giddings – richard.giddings@vermont.gov – Vermont Agency of Human Services, Director of the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP)
Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAP)
CONTACT: Geoff Wilcox – geoff.wilcox@vermont.gov – Vermont Agency of Human Services, Director of Weatherization Programs
Efficiency Vermont – Support for building owners in reducing thermal and electrical energy use.
CONTACT: Efficiency Vermont Call Center – 888-921-5990
New Hampshire Energy Programs
LIHEAP (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program) – Fuel assistance for tenants who cannot pay their heating bills.
CONTACT: Sarah Wight – swight@tccap.org – Tri-County Community Action Program, Energy Assistance Services Manager
RESOURCES – Online at tccap.org
Weatherization
CONTACT: Nathan Mills – nmills@tccap.org – Tri-County Community Action Program, Division Manager for Weatherization Services
RESOURCES – Online at tccap.org
NHSaves – Support for building owners in reducing thermal and electrical energy use.
CONTACT: Andrew Hatch – ahatch@resilientbuildingsgroup.com – Energy Efficiency Program Manager, Resilient Buildings Group and Liberty Utililities
RESOURCES – online at nhenergy.com
New Hampshire Community Development Finance Authority – Resources, grants, and loans for building owners to reduce energy use.
CONTACT: Scott Maslansky – smaslansky@nhcdfa.org – Community Development Finance Authority, Director of Clean Energy Finance
RESOURCES – Slides, Clean Energy Program Handout, CDFA Overview Handout