The Benson Energy Committee (BEC) works with the Town, its residents and businesses to help reduce energy use,
save money and protect the environment.
We hope you find the information and links on this page helpful.
If you have questions or suggestions for us, contact us at by email
Energy Committee 2009 Minutes & Warnings
Minutes
State and Local Energy Resources
The State has launched the Vermont Fuel and Food Partnership to help Vermonters address increasing home heating, gasoline, and food costs. The initiative includes links to weatherization, heating assistance, and more at www.helpforvt.org.
Efficiency Vermont helps Vermonters reduce energy use in their homes, farms and businesses through a variety of services. These services include technical assistance, education and financial incentives for the purchase of energy-efficient products; EnergySmart home energy analysis CD’s and on-line, a list of certified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors and weatherization contractors and more, 888-921-5990, www.efficiencyvermont.com.
Vermont Department of Public Service maintains a webpage of information on energy efficiency, conservation, and renewable energy. http://publicservice.vermont.gov/energy-efficiency/energy-efficiency.html
Sustainable Energy Resource Group – SERG is a nonprofit organization, located in Thetford, that works with towns and individuals to promote energy conservation, efficiency and renewables. SERG forms and consults with town energy committees, sells compact fluorescent bulbs, conducts home energy audits, and serves as an information and referral agency on energy related issues. Contact SERG at 802-785-4126, SERG@valley.net
or www.SERG-info.org .
You can also get information on energy efficient appliances and other advice for saving energy in your home from the federal government at www.energystar.gov.
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