The Bristol Energy Committee was established in 2007 by the Selectboard with the mission to investigate the energy use in the Town of Bristol and make recommendations based on energy conservation and efficiency; consulting with and advising the town about energy related issues in zoning and alternative energy; assisting residents and businesses in understanding and reducing their energy use; working with the schools in exploring energy conservation and efficiency; and exploring energy conservation and efficiency in transportation.
The Bristol Energy Committee meets the third Wednesday of every month at 7:00pm at the Town Offices in Holley Hall.
Please contact Co-Chairs Richard Butz (butzra042@gmail.com) or Carl Engvall (cdengvall@gmail.com) for information about this committee.
The current members of the Bristol Energy Committee are:
| NAME | TERM |
|---|---|
| Richard Butz (Co-Chair) | (Term expires March 2026) |
| Carl Engvall (Co-Chair) | (Term expires March 2025) |
| Sally Burrell | (Term expires March 2024) |
| John McCormick | (Term expires March 2024) |
| Ben Skolozdra | (Term expires March 2025) |
| Allison Pouliot | (Term expires March 2026) |
| David Flaschenriem | (Term expires March 2026) |
FY 2023/2024 Meetings
| Date | Agenda | Minutes | Materials | Video |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 20, 2024 | Agenda | Minutes Draft | Video | |
| February 21, 2024 | Video | |||
| January 24, 2024 | Agenda | Video | ||
| December 20, 2023 | Agenda | Video | ||
| November 15, 2023 | Agenda | Video | ||
| October 25, 2023 | Agenda | Video | ||
| September 20, 2023 | Agenda | Video | ||
| August 16, 2023 | Agenda |
CURRENT PROJECTS
2021 Insulating Window Insert Program
2021 Insulating Window Insert Program
Community-Owned Solar Project – Acorn Energy
Bristol Community Solar – An Investment Opportunity in Local Community-Owned Solar Generation – March 2021
Acorn Energy Solar 3 presentation – March 30, 2020
Project background document
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E-mail_Acorn_re_MOU_timeline
AES3_MOU_Town_of_Bristol_2020-04-09_DRAFT
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Bristol Town Dump satellite image history
RESOURCES
LiveGreenVT is a comprehensive digital database of businesses and organizations related to climate and renewable energy, searchable by categories at www.livegreenvt.org
Electric Lawn Care Q & A with Jay Thomas, Bear Mountain Mowing
Enhanced Energy Plan – 2020
Bristol Enhanced Energy Plan (Approved By Bristol Planning Commission, 4 February 2020)
Button Up Vermont
Home Energy Workshop Presentation (PDF)
Reducing Energy Costs in Mobile Homes (PDF)
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Weatherizing Mobile Homes (PDF)
Bristol Energy Case Studies
Button Up Briefs (PDF)
Richard Butz, East Street (PDF)
Bob Donnis, Maple Street (PDF)
Mike Leyden, Mountain Terrance (PDF)
Electric Vehicles
Electric Car Webinar – May 2020 (Video)
PAST EVENTS
Meet the Contractors with Button Up in Bristol
Tuesday, December 11, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Holley Hall, 1 South Street, Bristol
Button Up Vermont and the Bristol Energy Committee will be hosting a free “Meet the Contractors” event on December 11, 2018 at Holley Hall at 7:00pm.
This informational session is the last chance to sign up for free contractor visits through Efficiency Vermont’s Button Up Vermont program.
Owners of homes and businesses in Bristol and the surrounding area are invited to meet participating contractors Nate Gusakov from Silver Maple Construction and Eric Hartman from Harvestar to learn how to improve energy efficiency in their homes.
• Free LED bulb (1 per household) for first 25 attendees.
• Drawing for a free NEST Smart Thermostat at the end of the evening.
• Sign up for free contractor walkthrough home energy surveys.
• Light refreshments will be served.
Home energy saving workshops are being offered in communities around the state this fall and winter.
Button Up Vermont and the Bristol Energy Committee will be hosting a free “Meet the Contractors” event on December 11, 2018 at Holley Hall at 7:00pm.
This informational session is the last chance to sign up for free contractor visits through Efficiency Vermont’s Button Up Vermont program.
Owners of homes and businesses in Bristol and the surrounding area are invited to meet participating contractors Nate Gusakov from Silver Maple Construction and Eric Hartman from Harvestar to learn how to improve energy efficiency in their homes.
• Free LED bulb (1 per household) for first 25 attendees.
• Drawing for a free NEST Smart Thermostat at the end of the evening.
• Sign up for free contractor walkthrough home energy surveys.
• Light refreshments will be served.
Home energy saving workshops are being offered in communities around the state this fall and winter.
Link: Facebook Event page
Mobile Home Efficiency Energy Saving Workshop
Thursday, December 6, 2018 at 7 PM – 9 PM
Bristol Fire Department, 79 West Street, Bristol
Button Up Vermont and the Bristol Energy Committee will be hosting a free Mobile Home Energy Saving workshop on December 6, 2018 at the Bristol Fire Department at 7:00pm.
Tired of wasting money heating your home? You’ll learn how you can make changes and what resources are available to help you do it. You can sign up for free walk-throughs of your home by local contractors certified by Efficiency Vermont.
• Free LED bulb (1 per household) for first 25 attendees.
Presenters include representatives from Efficiency Vermont and the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity.
Light refreshments will be served!
Link: Facebook Event page
Button Up Vermont in Bristol
Wednesday, October 24, 2018 at 7 PM – 10 PM
The Bristol Energy Committee and Efficiency Vermont will be hosting a Home Energy Saving workshop on October 24, 2018 at Holley Hall at 7:00pm. This informational session is designed to help Vermonters learn the basics of building science and how to improve energy efficiency in their homes.
• Free 4′ LED shop light (1 per household) for first 25 registered.
• Drawing for a Nest Thermostat at the end of the evening.
• Sign up for free walkthrough home energy surveys.
Link: Facebook Event page
Event Video: Watch the event video on NEAT
Button Up Vermont and the Bristol Energy Committee will be hosting a free “Meet the Contractors” event on December 11, 2018 at Holley Hall at 7:00pm.
This informational session is the last chance to sign up for free contractor visits through Efficiency Vermont’s Button Up Vermont program.
Owners of homes and businesses in Bristol and the surrounding area are invited to meet participating contractors Nate Gusakov from Silver Maple Construction and Eric Hartman from Harvestar to learn how to improve energy efficiency in their homes.
• Free LED bulb (1 per household) for first 25 attendees.
• Drawing for a free NEST Smart Thermostat at the end of the evening.
• Sign up for free contractor walkthrough home energy surveys.
• Light refreshments will be served.
Home energy saving workshops are being offered in communities around the state this fall and winter.
Link: Facebook Event page
LINKS
Past Agendas and Minutes.
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