NVDA Energy Planning

Stay Cool this Summer with Heat Pumps

A heat pump can lower your heating costs considerably and double as a cooling system in the summer. Heat pump systems draw heat from the environment and move it indoors to heat your home or move it outdoors to cool your home. Air-source heat pumps gather heat from the ambient air, while ground-source or geothermal heat pumps extract it from the ground. Heat pump technology has evolved in recent years, enabling this equipment to perform well in cold climates like Vermont. Many incentives available!

Build Beyond Zero: New Ideas for Carbon Smart Infrastructure - webinar

Tuesday, June 21, at 2:15 p.m

"Net Zero” has been a goal of the green building movement in order to have every building generate at least as much energy as it uses. Enormous progress has been made in recent years to improve the performance of new buildings and in renovating existing buildings to improve their energy performance. Bruce King and Chris Magwood provide a roadmap for re-envisioning the built environment by turning buildings into sites of net carbon storage. Participants of this free live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits.

Portable Heat Pumps - webinar

Wednesday, June 22, 12-1:30pm

Portable heat pumps are a way to lower utility bills by efficiently warming or cooling a single room - a great solution for renters. Join the Electrify Coalition for this webinar as they review available portable heat pumps for the northern hemisphere.

The Past, Present, and Future of Electric Bicycling - webinar

Thursday, June 23, 1-2:30pm

As sales of electric bicycles (e-bikes) have surged and outpaced the sales of all-electric cars since 2020, more and more people are enjoying increased mobility, while communities are confronting the need to manage them, especially on public trails and greenways. Look at the evolution of e-bike technology, and learn how communities are responding to the increase in e-biking demand and usage, and what the future holds for these vehicles. Participants of this live webinar are eligible for 1.5 AICP CM credits (live attendance required).

Heating and Cooling with Heat Pumps - webinar

Wednesday, June 29, 12-1pm

A heat pump provides high-efficiency heating or cooling. And, since heating is Vermont’s second highest source of carbon emissions behind driving, by switching to cleaner heating you will be making a big difference. This webinar, hosted by Chittenden County Regional Planning, will review the different types of heat pumps available, their associated costs and benefits, and current rebates and incentives.

"Feasibility and Implications of Two Dozen States Achieving 100% Renewable Energy Goals Equitably” - webinar

Thursday, June 30, 2-3pm

"On the Road to 100 Percent Renewables: States Can Lead an Equitable Energy Transition" examines the feasibility and effects of leadership states members of the United States Climate Alliance meeting all of their electricity needs with renewable energy, while decarbonizing other sectors of the economy and ensuring equitable benefits to all communities. The study also conducted a detailed analysis for Massachusetts, Michigan, and Minnesota to further highlight the public health, economic, and energy affordability considerations of moving toward 100 percent renewable energy.

Weatherization Support

Are your energy bills high even though your home is often too hot or too cold? NETO can improve the energy efficiency, safety, and comfort of your home and help save money on energy bills. Full weatherization services are FREE to those who meet income guidelines, provided NETO has not weatherized in the past 15 years. On average, the NETO program makes about $8,500 worth of improvements per home, installs about 1,500 square feet of insulation, and reduces drafts by about 40%. Apply now or contact 800-639-322.

A Message from HEAT Squad:

Are you discouraged by high fuel bills? Here are two reasons to contact HEAT Squad for help with an energy audit now! Rebates are expected to increase this summer; you will be ready, we can honor any higher rebates. Contractors are busy – a great incentive to get your project planned out. HEAT Squad helps every step of the way! Contact www.heatsquad.org or 802-438-2303.

Reaching Energy Equity Goals with GreenSavingSmart

GreenSavingSmart is a new service administered by Vermont’s five community action agencies that connects financial coaching with energy savings for low- and moderate-income Vermonters to ensure a cleaner, greener Vermont. Learn all about this initiative here and help the NEK sign up 50 participants!

• Worth a Read: Budgeting and Financing for Weatherization and Home Efficiency by Capstone financial and energy coach Laurie Kozar.

VEEP & NHEEP Summer Institute 2022: Jumping from Joy to Action, Aug 15-19:

Professional development for educators on using play, wonder, and joy as the catalysts for connecting students to energy and climate topics and to help them find meaningful and authentic ways to be part of evidence-based solutions in their communities. (2 days virtual, 3 days at Lake Morey Resort, Fairlee) Learn more & register.

Danville EV Fair, September 17th: It's back! 10am to 1pm, the lawn at Marty's 1st Stop. Mark your calendar now and look for more details soon.

NEK Window Dressers Community Build, Nov 10-17: Low-Cost Insulating Window Inserts Custom-built to fit your windows. Volunteer-made at your local community build in Barnet. Hosted by Energy Committees from Barnet, Danville, Peacham, Ryegate, Sutton, Burke, Glover, and Craftsbury. Sign up here.

Questions? Contact: 802-274-9980 / [email protected]