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The Windham Region. 27 rural towns 900 mi 2 Total population: 47,000 Population range: 3 to 12,000. EECBG projects. Two grants totaling $210,000 – one via state, one federal Energy Committee guidance Audits and retrofits Federal: 14 audits, 4 retrofits
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The Windham Region • 27 rural towns • 900 mi2 • Total population: 47,000 • Population range: 3 to 12,000
EECBG projects • Two grants totaling $210,000 – one via state, one federal • Energy Committee guidance • Audits and retrofits • Federal: 14 audits, 4 retrofits • County: 3 audits, 4 retrofits • Anticipated annual savings: • Money: over $22,000 • Energy: 966 MMBtu
Opportunities • Support continued use of buildings in established village centers • Provide support on technical issues (NEPA, Sec. 106) • Put a dollar amount on energy (and savings!) • Help towns understand their buildings better
Challenges • Historic buildings, some with pre-existing problems • Balancing town needs (small projects) with time spent on project management • Small towns with limited staff • Weatherization: an evolving field
Looking ahead • Our next steps • Finishing out the grant • Focus on education • Apply for additional funds? • Remaining questions • Can certain federal processes be streamlined? • What is the most efficient way to help small, rural towns? • What would be the best use of any future grants?
Contact Kate McCarthy Assistant Planner and EECBG Project Coordinator mccarthy@sover.net (802) 257-4547, x. 108