The Energy Committee promotes energy efficient building/remodeling, home heating, and transportation options. It provides information and guidance to town residents on ways to reduce their carbon footprint.
It also undertakes projects that reduce the heating and cooling needs of the Town’s buildings. For these bigger initiatives, the Energy Committee secures grants, raises donations, and harnesses volunteer power.
About Members
The Energy Committee is an ad hoc volunteer group. No election or appointment is necessary to become a member.
Meetings
Meetings are the third Monday of each month, 5:30-7 pm on Zoom (occasionally in person). See calendar for Zoom link to this meeting.More Information
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In March 2022, Middlesex voters adopted an "enhanced energy plan." It describes steps Middlesex will take to reduce its energy use and increase the share from renewable sources to meet the State goals for 2050.
The committees past accomplishments include:
- Drafted the Enhanced Energy Plan
- Created a web page with original educational materials and resources
- Drafted a guide to energy efficiency in home construction
- Hosted a community energy fair annually featuring electric cars & yard tools, solar energy installers, Efficiency Vermont, and local non-profits
- Completed air sealing of the fire station at Welch Park with volunteer labor
- Completed structural reinforcement, air sealing, and insulation of the Town Hall attic with volunteer labor
- Coordinated a multi-town volunteer group to run a WindowDressers build
Building Efficiently: A guide to making energy efficiency a key part of building or remodeling.
Energy Cost Model: A comparison of the cost to own and heat a house insulated at three different levels.
Streetlighting and Outdoor Lighting: Recommendations for outdoor lighting choices
Webinar Series: Middlesex homeowners share their experience building an efficient home.
Efficiency Vermont:
Capstone Community Action Weatherization Program:
Utilities:
Electric Vehicles:
Energy Cost Model: A comparison of the cost to own and heat a house insulated at three different levels.
Streetlighting and Outdoor Lighting: Recommendations for outdoor lighting choices
Webinar Series: Middlesex homeowners share their experience building an efficient home.
Efficiency Vermont:
Capstone Community Action Weatherization Program:
- Services
- Call 877-919-2299 to ask about free weatherization (depending on income and other qualifications)
Utilities:
- Washington Electric Coop: Education and Incentives
- Green Mountain Power: Incentives
Electric Vehicles:
- Drive Electric Vermont: Incentives
- Washington Electric Coop: rebate
- GMP: rebate
Weatherization of the Middlesex Fire Station, June 2025
Weatherization of Town Hall, October 2025
