Weathersfield Holds an Energy Forum

The Weathersfield Energy Group is holding a public information forum on Thursday, October 2, 2014 from 6:00pm to 7:30pm at Martin Memorial Hall on Route 5 in Ascutney.

The topics that will be covered are:

HOME WEATHERIZATION with a representative from NeighborWorks H.E.A.T. Squad (a Federally-funded Home improvement program) $100 energy audits, affordable financing and incentives from Efficiency Vermont.

AIR SOURCE COLD WEATHER CLIMATE HEAT PUMPS – information and Q and A from a licensed installer on systems that reduce oil, propane and wood use that can be leased or purchased. Savings from 25% to 40% on heating!  

SOLAR ENERGY SYSTEMS – Grid-tied photovoltaics (PV), Solar Hot Water and Solar Thermal.  Q and A with a local solar installer.

PACE (Property Assessed Clean Energy) A Weathersfield Voter-approved funding program, set up by the State of Vermont to allow homeowners to invest in efficiency or renewable energy improvements through a special assessment tied to the property. Information available from Town Energy Coordinator.