Brattleboro, VT – Are you concerned about your business or organization’s energy costs and reliability? Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) will host two lunchtime workshops on February 3rd and 10th. These events will help property owners, businesses, and small and large organizations manage long term operational costs by exploring ways to plan for future upgrades that reduce energy expenses and improve efficiency.
Industry experts from Green Mountain Power (GMP) and Efficiency Vermont (EVT) will present on a wide range of programs and incentives, and ways to utilize local renewable energy generation. The workshops will highlight ways to increase operational energy efficiency and decrease operating costs. They will also cover how energy projects and upgrades can be financed. The events are targeted to help owners and tenants better understand how to move ideas into planning and implementation. Each session is structured to help attendees leave with a better sense of their next step. No prior expertise is required.
The first event, geared to large commercial operations, will be on Tuesday, February 3rd at the BDCC Industrial Park,22 Browne Court, Room 103B. It will focus on pathways for accessing rebates and incentives that support a range of larger energy projects and upgrades. Attendees will have the opportunity to discuss their own unique project needs with experts. Lunch will be provided.
Register Here: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/renewable-energy-for-large-operations/
The second event, designed for small to mid-sized commercial operations, will be held on Tuesday, February 10th at the BDCC offices, 76 Cotton Mill Hill. It will also focus on accessing rebates and incentives that support energy upgrades including lighting, HVAC, commercial refrigeration, commercial kitchen equipment, appliances, insulation and air-sealing. Lunch will be provided.
Register Here: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/event/energy-efficiency-small-businesses/
These events are a great way to meet the teams from Green Mountain Power and Efficiency Vermont,. Attendees will learn about both GMP’s focus on increasing reliability, safety, and affordability, as well as the work Efficiency Vermont does to increase energy efficiency across Vermont. The workshops are part of BDCC’s work through the Municipal Investment Fund, a national initiative led by ICLEI (Local Governments for Sustainability), an international network of local governments, and the Coalition for Green Capital (CGC).
About the Brattleboro Municipal Investment Fund Initiative
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) and the Town of Brattleboro are working together to develop simple and effective pathways for Brattleboro residents and businesses to pursue energy upgrades and energy-related investments. This program is funded through the National Clean Investment Fund and supports communities nationwide in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, improving air quality, and delivering economic benefits. BDCC’s work with this program helps to ensure that local organizations and businesses are positioned to access larger pools of public and private investment.
About BDCC
Brattleboro Development Credit Corporation (BDCC) is a private, nonprofit economic development organization with the mission of investing in the drivers of the regional economy so that people, businesses, and communities in Southern Vermont can thrive. In addition to its private nonprofit leadership role in regional business acceleration and expansion programs and projects, economic, workforce and community development programming, BDCC also serves as the State of Vermont’s certified Regional Development Corporation (RDC) for the greater Windham County area (including Windham County and the towns of Readsboro, Searsburg, Winhall and Weston). BDCC is one of 12 RDCs throughout Vermont. BDCC’s activity is made possible in part by a grant from the State of Vermont through the Agency of Commerce and Community Development. For more information visit: https://brattleborodevelopment.com/
About Green Mountain Power
Green Mountain Power serves more than 275,000 residential and business customers in Vermont with electricity that’s 100% carbon free and more than 80% renewable on an annual basis. GMP is partnering with customers to provide solutions that deliver resiliency and affordability while cutting carbon and costs for all.
About Efficiency Vermont
As the nation’s first Energy Efficiency Utility, Efficiency Vermont has helped Vermont save more than $3.5 billion in lifetime savings and avoid over 14.5 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions since 2000. Operated by clean energy nonprofit VEIC, Efficiency Vermont works with partners to help our state transition to more affordable, low-carbon energy use through education, rebates and incentives, and support for our clean energy workforce. Learn more at www.efficiencyvermont.com.
