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Randolph Community Solar Array Makes Solar Affordable and Achievable for All

“If I can get my energy locally from a very simple source, it’s money in the bank and it’s power in the grid.” - Peter Thoenen, one of the members of the Randolph array.

Fruitfull Energy: The Energy Detective

Patty enjoyed the financial and comfort benefits of efficiency upgrades in her own home so much that she decided to get certified and help others do the same. She founded her own business, Fruitfull Energy. “It’s like being a detective,” she says, “trying to identify clues that lead to the biggest energy drains so I can make recommendations or offer instant installs to increase home energy efficiency.”

Solar Works for My Business: Vermont Smoke and Cure

Chris Bailey of Vermont Smoke and Cures discusses why his Vermont business gets 50% of its electricity from local solar power. Learn if solar will work for your business!

Expanding Transit: A New Rural Commuter Line

Central Vermont Town Energy Committees worked with Green Mountain Transit Authority to start a new commuter route from Montpelier to Marshfield to help save energy and reduce the use of fossil fuels.

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Residential Action

Kate Stephenson

Montpelier, VT

December 30, 2016

Kate Stephenson joined a Community Solar Array/Group-net Metered system Visit Site

Municipal Action

Town of Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

November 28, 2016

Town of Middlebury installed a high efficiency gas furnace Visit Site

Municipal Action

Town of Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

November 28, 2016

Town of Middlebury replaced street lights with LEDs Visit Site

Municipal Action

Town of Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

November 28, 2016

Town of Middlebury installed EV charging stations Visit Site

Municipal Action

Town of Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

November 28, 2016

Town of Middlebury provided incentives for carpooling Visit Site

Municipal Action

Town of Middlebury

Middlebury, VT

November 28, 2016

Town of Middlebury addressed municipal/school bicycling safety issues Visit Site

Residential Action

River Station Condos

Montpelier, VT

November 23, 2016

River Station Condos installed roof-mounted solar PV Visit Site

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi reduced car trips by combining errands

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi installed an ENERGY STAR washer/dryer

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi used fans for cooling rather than A/C

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi replaced indoor incandescent bulbs with LEDs or CFLs

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi got rid of an old freezer

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi dries clothes on clotheslines

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi insulated walls, attics, basements

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi confirmed all windows are closed and securely locked

Residential Action

Lynn Bohi

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Lynn Bohi installed low flow shower heads

Residential Action

Eric Krauss

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Eric Krauss reduced total number of work or personal airplane trips per year

Residential Action

Eric Krauss

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Eric Krauss installed an ENERGY STAR washer/dryer

Residential Action

Eric Krauss

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Eric Krauss installed advanced power strips for all electronics

Residential Action

Eric Krauss

Hartford, VT

November 18, 2016

Eric Krauss replaced indoor incandescent bulbs with LEDs or CFLs