Weybridge Energy Committee
The energy committee meets every month (except July & August) on the first Friday of the month at the Weybridge Congregational Church at 8:30am. Please join us at any meeting!
Our meeting agendas and minutes are here.
Mission
The mission of the Weybridge Energy Committee is to provide the town and town residents opportunities and programs to reduce their energy consumption, save money, reduce fossil fuel dependency, and lower carbon emissions that contribute to climate change. Since 2011 the committee has provided programs to all residents, including education, demonstrations, and, when available, access to financial incentives
Upcoming Events
Electric Vehicle Charger at the Weybridge School
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The installation of an EV charging station at the elementary school is complete! Largely funded by a state grant, the charging station will be networked with ChargePoint’s EV charging network. The station is scheduled to be commissioned for use by the end of July 2026. |
Showcase of Energy Efficiency Improved Homes
Early November - details forthcoming
Three homes (an 1830s farmhouse, a 2000 built home, and a newly constructed home) in Weybridge and Middlebury with be shown - come talk to folks who have improved their home's energy efficiency - learn what worked and what didn't.
Window Dressers
Fall of 2027
We are working with Window Dressers to plan a build for the Weybridge community in the Fall of 2027. Be on the lookout for announcements on Front Porch Forum. Window Dressers is a company out of Maine that has designs for low cost inserts that are specially fitted to your windows. The inserts are installed by the homeowner on the inside of the window to significantly reduce air leakage.
Recent Events
Addison County Energy and EcoFair
June 13 2026 at Vergennes City Park
The Weybridge Energy Committee co-sponsored the Energy and EcoFair in Vergennes. We helped with e-bikes, Pollinator Pathways, electric lawn equipment, and EVs/HEVs. We even offered popcorn popped in an air popper powered by the outlet in the back of an HEV!
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Energy Efficiency of Town Buildings
Work is continuing on energy efficiency measures in town buildings as recommended by the grant-funded professional energy assessments of our Town Clerk’s Office and the Fire Station/Town Garage. High efficiency LED lights have been installed in the town clerk’s office and are under consideration for the Fire Station/Town Garage.
Energy Education
- Table displays at the Town Meeting on March 2, 2026, and at the special town building meeting on September 25, 2025.
- On November 18, 2025 the committee sponsored a webinar on how to plan a long-distance trip in an electric vehicle. There were 80 registrants from all over the state and beyond, with the majority coming from Weybridge and Middlebury
Collaboration with Climate Economy Action Center’s Energy Navigator Program
The Energy Navigator program offers free consultations with residents at all income levels on how to save money, be more comfortable in their homes, and reduce their carbon emissions. Eight home assessments were conducted in Weybridge during 2025. Steve Duclos and Spence Putnam, trained as navigators in early 2025, have done several Weybridge navigations, and welcome inquiries from anyone interested in more information on the program.
Who We Are
| (From left-to-right, above) Katherine Selby Steve Duclos, chair Christine Frandino Fran Putnam Spence Putnam, chair emeritus Alan Coulter Heather Lovejoy-Neuwirth |
Past Projects
Investment in the Bristol Community Solar array - this array produces approximately 50% of the town’s electricity usage.
Energy audits for the town office and town garage. We encouraged the town to allocate money to weatherize the entire building, including the installation of new insulated doors on the town garage.
Regional winner in the 2013 Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Challenge (the most homes weatherized per capita). We won $10,000 which we used to purchase and install a heat pump in the town office. We also purchased a heat pump hot water heater for the Weybridge School.
Composting educational campaign.
Efficiency Vermont - find advice on energy saving equipment and
appliances, certified Vermont contractors, and information on
rebates and incentives. Addison County Energy Navigators - get unbiased advice on energy
and cost savings opportunities tailored to your home. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont Heat Squad - connect to
weatherization experts. 10 Energy Wasting Habits At Home (And How To Fix Them) Contact us at energy@townofweybridge.org.Energy Resources for the Weybridge Community
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