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
Local Projects and Webinars
Energy Efficiency Webinar with Green Mountain Power and Efficiency Vermont
Lake Paran Village Case Study
Presentations
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?
What are preferred sites?
Click to download editable Word document
What are RECs (Renewable Energy Credits)?
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: