Island Pond, Vermont—On Saturday, October 14th from 10 AM to 1 PM, Island Pond & the Town of Brighton are hosting one of Button Up Vermont’s annual campaign events. This event’s theme is Weatherization for All: Programs & Resources for Making Efficiency Affordable. The event will be held at the Brighton Town Hall Gymnasium.
Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), Energy Committees and Energy Partners from across the NEK have worked together to offer a free, family-friendly, and affordability-focused event to everyone interested in energy efficiency. A panel of representatives from HEAT Squad, NETO, NEKCA, RuralEdge, Efficiency Vermont, VPPSA, and VEC will provide information on incentives, rebates, grants, and programs for homeowners, renters, and landlords, alike. This is the opportunity to ask questions such as “How can I afford to weatherize?”, “Is it worth the time and cost?”, and “Where do I start?”
Local, seasonal refreshments, door prizes, and raffles will be provided. Guests have the chance to win a free home energy audit from HEAT Squad, gift cards to local hardware stores to encourage DIY weatherization, and more. After the main event, all guests are invited to explore Island Pond and the breathtaking fall foliage display at its peak. “Our restaurants are ready to serve you a delicious lunch before you tackle the Bluff Mountain Community Hiking Trail which provides a fantastic view of our beautiful lake decorated in autumn colors. It is easily accessible from our downtown and a favorite amongst all our visitors,” said Mike Strait, the town’s Director of Recreation and Economic Development as well as its Energy Coordinator. “As Brighton, and most of Essex County, register the coldest temperatures in Vermont throughout the winter, the cost of heating our homes is a significant portion of everyone's budget making events like this especially helpful to our communities. We are excited to bring these resources to the people that need them most.”
Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA), Energy Committees and Energy Partners from across the NEK have worked together to offer a free, family-friendly, and affordability-focused event to everyone interested in energy efficiency. A panel of representatives from HEAT Squad, NETO, NEKCA, RuralEdge, Efficiency Vermont, VPPSA, and VEC will provide information on incentives, rebates, grants, and programs for homeowners, renters, and landlords, alike. This is the opportunity to ask questions such as “How can I afford to weatherize?”, “Is it worth the time and cost?”, and “Where do I start?”
Local, seasonal refreshments, door prizes, and raffles will be provided. Guests have the chance to win a free home energy audit from HEAT Squad, gift cards to local hardware stores to encourage DIY weatherization, and more. After the main event, all guests are invited to explore Island Pond and the breathtaking fall foliage display at its peak. “Our restaurants are ready to serve you a delicious lunch before you tackle the Bluff Mountain Community Hiking Trail which provides a fantastic view of our beautiful lake decorated in autumn colors. It is easily accessible from our downtown and a favorite amongst all our visitors,” said Mike Strait, the town’s Director of Recreation and Economic Development as well as its Energy Coordinator. “As Brighton, and most of Essex County, register the coldest temperatures in Vermont throughout the winter, the cost of heating our homes is a significant portion of everyone's budget making events like this especially helpful to our communities. We are excited to bring these resources to the people that need them most.”