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Links will be added below to assist community members in their efforts to find solutions to their energy problems.

Town of Berlin Energy Coordinator  - 
Andrea Chandler chandlerandrea@comcast.net

July 5, 2010 Select Board Meeting Info Links

CV Energy Program for Municipal Buildings:  http://www.centralvtplanning.org Click "Energy" in left menu, scroll down and click "CV Energy program Description

PACE:  http://vecan.net/content.php?ID=40 also http://www.veic.org/resourcelibrary/PACE.aspx

Energy Coordinator Rules and Responsibilities:  http://resources.vlct.org/u/rr_energycoord.pdf

Weatherization Skillshops:  For do-it-yourselfers  www.weatherizationskillshop.com

Vermont Energy and Climate Guide:  www.vecan.net/publications.php and click on VT Energy and Climate Guide

Vermont Council for Rural Development's e-Vermont Community Broadband Project 

Berlin Town Garage Energy Audit

Berlin Town Office Energy Audit

      

A 30 minute DVD demonstrating simple weatherization measures to Button-Up you home is available for you to borrow either at Berlin Elementary School (on the table just outside the main office) or at the Berlin Town Office on Shed Road. (turn to the right after you enter the main door, DVDs are on the shelf of the hutch on the left).  There are 5 copies at each location, just return the DVD after you have viewed it.
All local libraries also have a copy and may be viewed on their computers.

A foam gun is available to town residents for their personal use in their homes to seal air leaks.  It is located in the Town Office on Shed Road (after you enter the main door go to the right, gun is on the shelf of the hutch on the left).  You should also take the gun cleaner spray can.  You will need to buy the foam and the directions for use are in the box.


2009 Income Guidelines for Weatherization Financial Assistance

A good source for just about anything related to home energy use in Vermont is Efficiency Vermont's website:
www.efficiencyvermont.com


Weatherization Incentive for 2010  If you are a residential electric customer in Vermont  and you plan to make energy efficiency improvements to your home, there is a Weatherization Incentive Program which will repay a percentage of your costs up to $2500 depending on the project.  You must first contact an Energy Performance contractor listed on the Efficiency Vermont contractor's list for an energy audit.  The contractor will be your contact to apply for the Incentive which is administered through Efficiency Vermont.  Payment is received upon completion of the project.  To find a contractor for an audit go to  http://www.efficiencyvermont.com/pages/Residential/SavingEnergy/HomePerformanceWithENERGYST/Find_Contractor/   Call Efficiency Vermont at 1-888-921-5990.

The Vermont Fuel and Food Partnership has a good website with information about programs in Vermont.  HelpforVT.org

ENERGY STAR is a joint program of the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and the U.S. Department of Energy helping us all save money and protect the environment through energy efficient products and practices.
www.energystar.gov


Central Vermont Community Action assists low income families who qualify with heating and weatherization funds.  They are also the main contact for LIHEAP funds, both fuel assistance allocations and crisis fuel assistance.
Central Vermont Community Action Council - Home

Efficiency Vermont has published two helpful booklets which can be read online: The Energy-Smart Home and  How-to-Weatherize.
Energy-Smart Home booklets







 

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