by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Raise the professional “bar” for builders and remodelers in Vermont through promotion of a builder registry for contractors committed to following a strict ethical standard in business relationships with consumers and trade partners. As part of the...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: We propose that a research team with expertise in energy efficiency, renewable energy, technological change, greenhouse-gas accounting and economics be established to do due diligence on proposed climate policies and programs. The purpose of the team...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: The Vermont Green Building Network (VGBN) seeks to re-invigorate efforts to advance legislation that would require energy benchmarking and disclosure for commercial, institutional and multi-family buildings in the City of Burlington. Benchmarking is a...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Support implementation of Sealed’s program to take over customers’ fuel bills and guarantee a level payment, while working with contractors to do weatherization work to bring down the energy costs and take on the risk. Submitted by: Richard...
by EAN | Nov 13, 2017 | 2017 EAN Convention, Pitches
Pitch Summary: Rate buildings at the time of listing for sale and adjust the mortgage interest rate based on whether the building is “efficient” or not. Without any public subsidy, a mortgage “feebate” could be implemented that would charge a higher interest rate to...
