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Energy Planning


The BCRC has prepared a Regional Energy Plan that is integrated with the comprehensive Bennington County Regional Plan.  The Regional Plan was the first in Vermont to receive a determination of energy compliance from the Department of Public Service.  The BCRC has worked on energy conservation initiatives with local energy committees, Efficiency Vermont, and business organizations. Support for development of certain renewable energy projects, participation in Section 248 reviews before the Public Utility Commission, and assistance to towns and organizations attempting to develop local food and local economy initiatives are undertakings that fall under the commission’s energy work program.  The BCRC also works with local communities, the Department of Public Service, and other organizations to improve planning for the siting of energy facilities and in undertaking activities designed to implement Vermont’s Comprehensive Energy Plan.

Planning Documents
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state

 Comprehensive Energy Plan 2022
VT Initial Climate Action Plan 2021
Vermont Energy Burden Report 2019​
​EAN Annual Report 2022
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regional

BCRC Regional Energy Plan March 2017
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Act 174 Determination of Compliance 2017
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municipal

 Guidance for Municipal Energy Plans
Municipal Plan Determination Standards 
EVSE-Friendly Development Regulations
Energy Smart Bylaw Recommendations​

Local Projects and Webinars
Video: Heat Pumps 101 - January 2023
Municipal Building Energy Efficiency Webinar - March 2022

Battery Storage Webinar with RPCs and GMP - February 2022
Webinar: Getting Started with EVs - September 2021
Green Mountain Power Webinar: Saving You Energy and Costs | Programs for Electrification in the Transportation and Thermal Sectors
Virtual Tour to Highlight Energy Efficient Construction | Webinar Recording
ButtonUp Home Energy Efficiency Webinar with Efficiency Vermont, NeighborWorks, and BROC |  Webinar Recording
​Energy Efficiency Webinar with Green Mountain Power and Efficiency Vermont | Webinar Recording
2022 Energy Equity Intern Presentations
In the summer of 2022, BCRC had an intern from Williams College who conducted research into low- and moderate-income access to weatherization and community solar programs in Vermont. View the recordings below to learn more about his research.
                                                   Slide Deck                                                                                                                       Slide Deck
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Town Energy Data Sets
Arlington
Bennington
Dorset
Landgrove
Manchester
Peru
Pownal
Stamford
Rupert
Sunderland
Sandgate
Woodford
Shaftsbury

Presentations
Act 174 Presentation - Dec 2016
Heat Pump Presentation - April 2015
Improving Municipal Streetlighting Efficiency - 2012
Municipal Guide to VT Energy Codes - Sept 2013
Regional Energy Planning Initiative - April 2016

2013 BCRC Forum: New Energy for Southern VT
Biomass
Hydroelectric
Natural Gas
​Wind and Solar
Lake Paran Village Case Study
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Dorset DRB: Energy Efficiency & Residential Buildings

Vermont Energy Programs & Incentives
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Other Resources
Inflation Reduction Act Incentive Calculator 
Vermont State Energy Resources Page
Municipal Energy Resilience Program
Vermont Energy & Climate Action Network (VECAN)
Efficiency Vermont Contractor & Retailer Database
​Green Saving Smart: Financial & Energy Coaching
A Vermonter's Guide to Residential Heating & Cooling
Go! Vermont - Energy Efficient Commuter Resources
Vermont Community Energy Dashboard
Public EV Charging Stations Map
Bennington County Transportation Resources
Vermont Climate Council
Wood Energy Information and Rebates
Renewable Energy Resource Center
​RPC Energy Planner List

Act 174 - Supplemental Guidance Documents
For our towns developing Act 174-compliant energy plans, here are additional resources to explain key aspects of the process. 
How to prepare and use an enhanced municipal energy plan?
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What are preferred sites?
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Click to download editable Word document
What are RECs (Renewable Energy Credits)?
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BCRC Energy Committee
See committee page for meeting notes, membership, and other information. 

 Local Energy Committees
What's a local energy committee?  To get started, review the following resources available from VECAN:
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About BCRC

Our Team
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Programs​

Community & Economic Development
Emergency Management
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Environmental Planning
Municipal & Regional Planning
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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