Greetings, neighbors! Please see below for a number of resources related to weatherization and electric vehicles, including an event taking place this weekend in Essex:

OUTSMART WINTER! BUTTON UP VERMONT EVENT AT LOWE'S IN ESSEX THIS WEEKEND (OCTOBER 23-24)
· Is your home weatherized? Weatherizing can help cut back on carbon emissions and reduce heating costs. The Essex Energy Committee will be at Lowe's in Essex on Saturday, October 23 and Sunday, October 24 from 10AM – 3PM. Stop by, learn what you can do, and get help finding supplies. Find upcoming events and more Button Up VT information here: https://buttonupvermont.org/
· VT Gas weatherization rebates are expanded! See if you qualify here: http://www.vermontgas.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/VGS-Expanded-Weatherization-Rebates-Inf[...]pdf
· Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) provides weatherization assistance. See if you qualify here: https://cvoeo.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=dep_intro&dept_id=3

SAVE ON FUEL & MAINTENANCE WITH AN ELECTRIC VEHICLE
· Interested in buying your own electric vehicle? Watch "Getting Started with Electric Vehicles," hosted by State Regional Planning Commissions and Green Mountain Power, here: https://youtu.be/Exuwu7Sot8c . The webinar gives an overview on electric vehicles and the rebates available to make switching to EV driving easier.
· Find your next EV: https://www.driveelectricvt.com/find-your-ev/compare-models
· Learn about Champlain Valley School District's two new electric buses here: https://cvsdstory.blogspot.com/2021/08/ebuses-have-arrived-in-cvsd.html

CONTACT
For more information on any of the opportunities or events above, contact Ann Janda, CCRPC Senior Energy Project Manager: ajanda@ccrpcvt.org or 846-4490 x133.

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