the windham region
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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 - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
The Windham Region27 rural towns900 mi2 Total population:
47,000Population range:
3 to 12,000
EECBG projectsTwo grants totaling $210,000 –
one via state, one federalEnergy Committee guidanceAudits and retrofits
Federal: 14 audits, 4 retrofitsCounty: 3 audits, 4 retrofits
Anticipated annual savings:Money: over $22,000Energy: 966 MMBtu
OpportunitiesSupport 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
ChallengesHistoric buildings, some
with pre-existing problemsBalancing town needs (small
projects) with time spent on project management
Small towns with limited staff
Weatherization: an evolving field
Looking aheadOur next steps
Finishing out the grantFocus on education Apply for additional funds?
Remaining questionsCan 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
(802) 257-4547, x. 108