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Charlotte Town Hall Saves Energy & Saves Money

Source: Charlotte Energy Committee

Charlotte Town Hall energy retrofit has resulted in 5 years of energy savings, cost savings, and greenhouse gas reductions.

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Communities: Charlotte

The Jones Home: Weatherizing an 1870's Farmhouse

Source: Dan Jones - courtesy of Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN)

"The change was dramatic…we are a lot more comfortable. Between the savings and the rebate, I will break even on my loan for the weatherization in 5 years. After that, I will be saving $1,600 every year, or more, depending on what oil prices do." - Dan Jones, Montpelier

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Communities: Montpelier

Weatherizing in Brattleboro Saves Family Energy and Money!

Source: Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN)

Caleb and Laura Clark found their perfect home in Brattleboro and weatherized to save money and be comfy.

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Communities: Brattleboro

Heating with Biomass at River Berry Farm

Source: Chris Callahan, University of Vermont Extension

David and Jane Marchant of River Berry Farm—an organic vegetable and fruit producer in Fairfax—were early adopters of biomass heating.

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Communities: Fairfax

Efficiency at a Commonwealth Dairy

Source: JJ Vandette, Efficiency Vermont (EVT)

By consulting with Efficiency Vermont from the beginning, Commonwealth was able to make strategic choices that continue to benefit them today.

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Communities: Brattleboro

Historic Schoolhouse Improves Its Energy Efficiency

Source: Bob Walker - SERG

The Thetford community demonstrates how beautiful old buildings can become energy efficient while preserving their historic nature. Located in an historic schoolhouse, the Thetford Community Center achieved 70% energy savings from a retrofit project that brought 59 volunteers, private and public organizations together to carry out the project.

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Communities: Thetford

Methane Digester at Maxwell's Neighborhood Farm

Source: Alex DePillis, Vermont Agency of Agriculture, Food and Markets

In 2008 the Maxwells partnered with the Green Mountain Power Cow Power program to build a digester system and incorporated it as Maxwell’s Neighborhood Energy.

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Communities: Newport City

Investing in a Community Solar Farm

Source: Kate Stephenson - Montpelier Energy Advising Committee

Since her Montpelier home sits on a north-facing slope, Kate knew it would never make sense to put solar panels on her roof. By investing in a community solar farm, she’s still able to reap all the benefits of renewable energy- at an affordable price.

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Communities: Montpelier

Brace Farm's Energy Efficiency Improvements

Source: JJ Vandette, Efficiency Vermont (EVT)

Alex Brace has taken significant steps to manage his energy use and to use energy more efficiently, all while maintaining milk production and preserving the longevity of his equipment.

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Communities: Addison County, Ferrisburgh

Feel the Burn! (With Pellet Stoves)

Source: Jesse Baum EAN/University of Vermont Clean Energy Internship Program

In 2006, Josh Brown and his wife moved into a 1650 square foot home in Burlington’s South End. After deciding that they wanted to ditch the house’s old and inefficient oil heat, they shopped around and picked out an efficient and clean-burning wood pellet stove. They are able to purchase sustainably-sourced pellets at only $240 per ton, and the stove is capable of heating their entire home! The stove also does not need to be tended— “It’s the lazy guy’s woodstove.” Brown says.

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Communities: Burlington

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