Town Report for
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The Norwich Energy Committee charge (approved by the Selectboard 6-27-18):
Make recommendations to the Selectboard regarding Town policy on energy-related matters. The NEC works with residents, businesses and the Town to promote energy education and awareness, reduce energy consumption, improve the efficiency of energy used, promote renewable energy generation, and reduce greenhouse gas emissions on both an absolute and per capita basis. In FY23 [July 2022 – June 2023], the NEC focused on outreach and promotions to residents through an umbrella campaign, Electrify Everything, and encouraged households to make an action plan for emissions reductions. It was promoted through the NEC website, weekly listserv posts, printed literature, and outreach events. Home weatherization: ● Participated in Efficiency VT’s Button Up campaign encouraging residents to take advantage of state and federal incentives for home energy audits and home weatherization projects. ● Provided leadership and volunteering for our second WindowDressers Community Build in October 2022, collaborating with Hanover. 279 inserts were built in the 2022 build, each insert saves 10 gal/year of heating equivalent. Solar: ● Promoted increased federal rebates from the IRA (Inflation Reduction Act) for residential and community solar. Transportation: ● NEC members worked with other area energy committees to hold the event Energize UV in April 2023. ● NEC members worked with other area energy committees to continue the e-bike loan program with an Upper Valley-based fleet of four bikes to ensure annual promotions of bike commuting. Food choices and emissions: ● Coordinated with four farms with Norwich operations to continue the Eat Low & Local campaign. The NEC arranged discounts with the four farms. Norwich Neighborhood Network: ● Through the NEC website residents can ask to speak with neighbors who have adopted new clean energy technologies. The NEC meets regularly on the fourth Tuesday of every month, at 7 pm at Tracy Hall or by Zoom. For more information, contact Erich Rentz [email protected] 603.667.6093 Chair: Erich Rentz, term ends March 2026 Vice-Chair: Garret Heaton, term ends March 2024 Rob Gere, term ends March 2024 Linda Gray, terms ends March 2024 Charlie Lindner, term ends March 2025 Brad Wible, terms ends March 2025 Eva Rosenbloom, term ends March 2026 |