2012 Projects

Weatherization Open House in Waterbury

LEAP co-sponsored a half-day weatherization open house event that allowed local residents to tour a local home that had received an energy audit and had undertaken various weatherization upgrades that reduced air leakage by 49% and significantly reduced fuel bills as well.  Dozens of visitors learned first-hand many ways they could tighten their own homes and save money.   LEAP co-sponsored this event with Efficiency Vermont and Sisler Builders, the local company that completed the audit and the weatherization upgrade.

The event included a video presentation, interactive displays, a Q&A session, refreshments and activities for kids, and a raffle of energy-efficient products and services that included a free home energy audit. Each attendee received a $150 coupon that could be redeemed upon completion of a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR home improvement project.

 

Waterbury Flood Recovery Efforts
On August 28, 2011 Waterbury suffered $10 Million in damages from flooding caused by Tropical Storm Irene.  Almost 250 buildings experienced measurable damage, and many became uninhabitable.  Throughout the flood recovery process LEAP has helped provide residents and business owners with information about weatherization, energy efficient building practices, and energy efficient appliances.  FEMA is guiding Waterbury through a Long-Term Community Recovery (LTCR) process, and LEAP members are very involved in developing a vision and plan for Waterbury regarding energy, efficiency and transportation issues.

6th LEAP Energy Fair - April 14, 2012
The 6th LEAP LEAP Energy Fair will take place on Saturday, April 14 from 9 AM to 2 PM at the Crossett Brook Middle School in Duxbury, VT.  This free community event has become one of the largest energy fairs in Vermont and almost 700 people are expected to attend!  The event include 75 exhibits related to solar power, wind power, biomass, geothermal, pellet stoves, transportation, composting, green building, biofuels, carpooling, home energy audits, localvore food, and many other topics.  Dozens of experts will be there to offer the information you need to save money and help the environment. This year the Fair will also include special break-out sessions by local experts on a variety of energy-related topics, children's activities, and food and refreshments will be available. To become an exhibitor contact Ned Houston at HESPlanning@aol.com