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Town of Williston Energy Plan
Town of Williston Energy Plan
In August 2025 the Williston Selectboard adopted the 2025-2033 Comprehensive Plan, which contains an Energy and Climate Resilience section and an Enhanced Energy Plan as an appendix to the Town Plan. This detailed document provides a number of pathways for the Town to consider implementing to shape the community’s energy future and curb the impacts of climate change. In addition, the plan contains provisions for renewable energy facility siting in Town, which will receive substantial deference when any facilities are considered by the State Public Utilities Commission. Developing the plan was made possible by many months of dedicated work by the Energy Committee, Planning Commission and town staff providing support.
As Town policy the energy plan is a guidance document for possible implementation measures to work toward the goals it contains. All the items in the plan may not be achievable. The plan can be revised in future years as necessary.
Energy Savings Resources
Energy Savings Resources
Find all the resources listed below in our Energy Savings Guide.
Do-It-Yourself Resources
Do-It-Yourself Resources
Discount Building Materials are sold at Habitat for Humanity ReStore and ReSource.
How to Videos
9 DIY projects to keep you warm this winter
Weatherization Tips from Cover Home Repair
U.S. Department of Energy - Energy Saver Site
Weatherization
Weatherization
Weatherization Assistance Program (WAP) - Free energy audits, air sealing and insulation for income-qualified households.
Home Performance with Energy Star - Work with an approved contractor to weatherize your home, and Efficiency Vermont will pay 75% of your project cost up to $5,000 for income qualified residents!
Window Dressers - A volunteer run program that brings together community members to create low-cost insulating window inserts that improve the warmth and comfort and lower heating costs of your home.
Fuel Assistance
Fuel Assistance
Contact the VT Benefits Center or CVOEO to apply for seasonal fuel assistance.
Other Assistance
Other Assistance
Utility Discounts - Income-qualified households may be able to get a standard discount on monthly utility bills through Green Mountain Power or Vermont Gas. Visit · dcf.vermont.gov/benefits/eap/ to apply.
504 Single-Family Home Repair - Need a home repair before weatherization can begin? Eligible Vermonters can receive a grant for home repairs.
Mobile Home Replacement - A program offered by Efficiency Vermont can help you replace your current mobile home with a Zero Energy Modular home. Any interested homeowner can apply. Additional incentives are available for buyers below 80% of median income.
Organizations and Action Networks
Organizations and Action Networks
Efficiency Vermont is a statewide energy efficiency utility. Efficiency Vermont works with its partners to provide incentives, technical advice, and efficient products to help customers save money, and lower carbon emissions.
Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN) is the network of over 100 Vermont town energy committees and the organizations that support them.
Energy Action Network (EAN) is a diverse group of businesses, nonprofits, public agencies, educators and other high-level stakeholders across Vermont seeking to advance the state's transition to a sustainable energy future through efficiency and renewables.
Community Energy Dashboard is a Dashboard created by the Energy Action Network (EAN) and the Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund (VSJF) together with partners from the Vermont Energy Investment Corporation (VEIC), the Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network (VECAN - VNRC), the Department of Public Service (DPS), Green Mountain Power (GMP), and Efficiency Vermont. The Community Energy Dashboard helps communities shape their energy futures at the local level with a powerful suite of interactive tools to set goals, track progress, map actions, share stories, and hear from trusted neighbors.
Net Zero Vermont’s mission is to encourage people to adopt a shared vision for a sustainable future–to re-localize, re-direct and leverage the necessary resources to advance model sustainable towns and cities across Vermont and beyond. NZV is committed to a just and sustainable future where all have access to efficiency, conservation, and renewable electricity options.
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy
Renewable Energy Vermont (REV) is an association of businesses, nonprofits, utilities, and individuals that want to help move Vermont towards 100% renewable energy. They have useful information on a variety of green energy options — how they work, when they are appropriate, and who to contact in Vermont if you’d like to learn more.
Project Sunroof is an interactive mapping application developed by Google that estimate the potential for solar energy within a community or at a specific location.
Vermont Department of Public Service is an agency within the executive branch of Vermont state government. Its charge is to represent the public interest in matters regarding energy, telecommunications, water and wastewater.
Vermont Public Utilities Commission is a three-member, quasi-judicial commission that supervises the rates, quality of service, and overall financial management of Vermont's utilities: electric, natural gas, telecommunications, and private water companies. The Commission also reviews the environmental and economic impacts of proposals to purchase energy supply or build new energy facilities; monitors the safety of hydroelectric dams; evaluates the financial aspects of nuclear plant decommissioning and radioactive waste storage; reviews rates paid to independent power producers; and oversees the statewide Energy Efficiency Utility programs.
Sustainable Transportation
Sustainable Transportation
Drive Electric Vermont is a statewide coalition of policy makers, industry leaders, and ordinary citizens dedicated to promoting the spread of electric transportation in the State. Drive Electric provides resources on its website for anyone considering an electric car for their next vehicle purchase.
Go Vermont provides information on "green" transportation options including transit, carpooling, bicycle commuting and more.
Chittenden Area Transportation Management Network (CATMA) is a non-profit 501(c)(3), membership based, transportation management association serving Chittenden County. They administer and manage customized transportation demand management (TDM) programs that offer a better way to get to work, save money, reduce parking challenges and congestion, and cut carbon emissions. CATMA works with its members and community partners to plan and manage safe, convenient, and economical parking and transportation options in ways that better coordinate land use and reduce environmental impacts.
Local Motion is Vermont's statewide advocate for active transportation, vibrant communities, and safe streets.
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