Efficiency Vermont is a program that promotes and facilitates
energy efficiency
Energy efficiency may refer to:
* Energy efficiency (physics), the ratio between the useful output and input of an energy conversion process
** Electrical efficiency, useful power output per electrical power consumed
** Mechanical efficiency, a ra ...
across the state of Vermont. Created in 1999 and implemented in 2000 at the behest of the
Vermont Public Service Board, it has substantially reduced electrical demand and more than balanced load growth in recent years. Overall, the program has saved nearly $3 billion for its customers, and has reduced Vermont's overall carbon dioxide emissions by an estimated 12.6 million tons. It is sometimes referred to as an energy efficiency utility.
The program offers six different services: energy assessments, financing, renovation and construction, project support, education and events, and income-based assistance. They also provide public access information to the most energy efficient products and technologies on the market. It is operated by the nonprofit
Vermont Energy Investment Corporation. Their current director is Peter Walke.
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Efficiency Vermont
Energy conservation in the United States
Energy in Vermont
Organizations based in Vermont
2000 establishments in Vermont
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