Huntington’s Energy Committee is appointed by the Selectboard to lead, engage, motivate, and educate the community in energy savings through conservation, efficiency, and renewable generation.
Join Us
HEC is actively recruiting new members! Send an email of interest to townadmin@huntingtonvt.org and your nomination will be reviewed and approved at a Selectboard meeting.
Announcements
The HEC will be at the Lower Village Block Party on July 12 from 1 – 5 pm in the Village Green to showcase energy efficiency resources, provide information about Energy Navigators, and share the status of 2026-2027 updates to the Town Energy Plan.
2026 Mission
The HEC is currently focused on implementing the following initiatives:
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- Completing utility bill audits for town buildings to validate electricity bill credits for solar power generation
- Supporting Huntington home weatherization with Energy Navigators program
- Updating the Town Energy Plan with the Planning Commission
Updates
2026 Year to Date
This year the HEC is updating the Energy section of the Town Plan, which guides our work for the next seven years. In July, HEC members will attend a Planning Commission meeting to review the draft Energy section and move the section towards final integration into the 2027 Town Plan.
Links to Educational Resources
Huntington Sand Shed Solar Array Dashboard
Home Weatherization
Home weatherization resources
Rebate for DIY home weatherization
Do Houses Need to Breathe?
Vapor Barriers / Air Sealing
Types of Insulation
Choosing Insulation
R-values of Materials
Adding Insulation to Your House
More Resources
Efficiency Vermont
Green Buildings Career Map
VECAN resources for efficiency
Vermont Energy Saver
Vermont Community Thermal Networks
Energy Committee Members :
- Nicholas Allgaier
- Yves Gonnet (Chair, Treasurer)
- Aaron Loomis (Vice-Chair)
- Dean Menke
- Gretchen Schimelpfenig
- We are currently looking for Volunteers!
Energy Committee Documents