Environment Committee Plan: Promoting Energy Audits for Our 5 Communities

The Essex Rotary Environment Committee has a goal of increasing the number of residents from Essex Town, Essex Junction, Westford, Jericho and Underhill who take advantage of existing programs that use state-of-the-art technology to weatherize / seal-up / insulate homes.  

There are three programs that are currently operating in Chittenden County: Vermont Gas Systems (VGS) for larger natural gas users; Low-Income Weatherization Program run by Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO); and, Efficiency Vermont and the range of incentives we pay for through our electric bills monthly. 

The Environment Committee has asked Efficiency Vermont to emphasize virtual audits - stthe latest starting point to assess home energy efficiency.   This online chat vehicle is a great way to start the process that can lead to major home upgrades subsidized by Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Gas, and free from CVOEO, upgrades that can save you money every day.