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Energy Committees
of
Bennington County

Arlington Energy Committee

The Arlington Energy Committee is committed to  assist residents, businesses, schools and town government in reducing energy consumption and costs through conservation, increased energy efficiency, conversion to renewable energy sources, and the promotion of energy education and awareness.
Committee meets: First Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:00PM

Member contact to join: Stephanie Moffett-Hynds

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Bennington Energy Committee

The Bennington Select Board in 2019 reconstituted the Bennington Energy Committee to help the Town improve energy efficiency and reduce the use of fossil fuels in order to lessen the impacts of climate change.
Committee meets: First Wednesday of the month from 7:00-8:30PM

Member contact to join: Bill Karis

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Dorset Energy COmmittee

The Dorset Energy Committee formed to help meet the energy challenges and goals of the town. The Energy Committee has made great strides toward assessing all municipal buildings for energy efficiency & getting the necessary work done to lower energy costs for the town.
Committee meets: On an as needed basis

Member contact to join: Jim Hand

Meeting Agenda and Minutes - contact member

Sunderland Energy Committee

The Sunderland Energy Committee seeks to promote energy efficiency, energy conservation, and the use of renewable energy resources in Sunderland.
Committee meets: Once per month (usually the first or second Wednesday of the month)

Member contact to join: Jeff Dexter

Meeting Agenda and Minutes

Norshaft Energy Committee

manchester energy committee

The committee formed to promote energy conservation, energy efficiency, and the use of energy resources among our neighbors, businesses, and municipal properties. We serve as a source for information and available renewable and efficient energy methods and systems that are cost-effective affordable investments. Our Energy Savers Tool Kit and Users' Guide is available for free rental to help homeowners and renters measure their home's energy efficiency.
The Manchester Energy Committee was formed in 2022 to promote energy efficiency and conservation in the Town of Manchester. 

Committee meets: Monthly on the second Thursday

Member contact to join: Carl Bucholt

​Meeting Minutes
Committee meets: Third Thursday of each month

Member contact to join: Robert Costantino

Meeting Agenda and Minutes - contact member

Website: norshaftenergy.org/

Resources for Energy Committees
Town Energy Committee Roundtable Meetings
VT Energy Programs, Incentives, and Resources
Funding Opportunities for Energy Committees
Strategies/Ideas for Energy Committees
January 6, 2022
March 8, 2022
November 15, 2022​

Energy COmmittees Active in Communities

Window Dressers is a volunteer driven effort to bring low-cost insulating window inserts to community members. The inserts help improve the warmth and comfort of homes, lower heating costs, and reduce CO2 emissions. For more information about the Bennington County chapter, visit their website. 

Dorset EV Show featuring EVs, e-bikes, and other electric equipment. Hosted on April 24, 2022, by the Dorset Energy Committee and the Dorset Church Green Team.

About BCRC

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Contact Us

Phone: (802) 442-0713

Location

210 South Street
Suite 6
Bennington, VT 05201
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  • Meetings
  • News
  • About
    • Our Team
    • Mission Statement
    • Organization Chart
    • Bylaws
    • BCRC Commissioners
    • VAPDA
  • Programs
    • Community & Economic Development >
      • BCIC Internships
    • Emergency Management
    • Healthy Communities
    • Energy Planning
    • Environmental Planning
    • Municipal & Regional Planning
    • Solid Waste Planning
    • Transportation Planning
    • Housing
  • Committees
    • Brownfields Committee
    • Development Review Committee
    • Energy Committee
    • Executive Committee
    • Regional Emergency Management Committee
    • Plan Review Committee
    • RED Group: Regional Economic Development
    • Transportation Advisory Committee
    • Elders & Persons with Disabilities Transit Committee
  • Regional Plans
    • Regional Plan
    • Energy Plan
    • Forest Stewardship Plan
    • Northshire Economic Development Strategy
  • Towns
    • Arlington
    • Bennington
    • Dorset
    • Glastenbury
    • Landgrove
    • Manchester
    • Manchester Village
    • North Bennington
    • Old Bennington
    • Peru
    • Pownal
    • Rupert
    • Sandgate
    • Shaftsbury
    • Stamford
    • Sunderland
    • Woodford
  • Resources
    • ARPA Resources
    • Bennington County Food System Asset Map
    • Recent Projects
    • Energy Committees
    • Planning Resources for Municipalities
    • Maps & GIS
    • Funding Opportunities
    • Bennington County Solid Waste Alliance
    • Bennington County Conservation District
    • Agency of Commerce & Community Development
    • Southwestern Vermont Chamber of Commerce
    • Southern VT Communications Union District
    • Flood Ready
    • VT League of Cities & Towns