New Project Highlights How People are Planning for the Coming Heating Season – and Beyond

November 18, 2009

How are you preparing for the coming winter? A new project is taking the pulse of how people in Chittenden County are preparing for the coming heating season, and helping people find ways to save energy and money. 

“Last year’s heating season combined with the recession was a wake-up call about how we use energy,” says Barry Lampke, Director of the Champlain Initiative.  “Through our Changing Face of Chittenden County project, we are shining a light on how people are planning for this winter  - and our energy future.

The project, a multi-sector partnership, is conducting video interviews asking people around Chittenden County how they are preparing for the coming winter, and how expensive does gas need to be before they change how they get to work.  It’s also asking leaders in the field how they are preparing for our energy future.  “We want to paint a picture of our energy challenges and opportunities, and provide people with resources to take action at home, at work and in their community,” adds Lampke.

VIA’s Executive Director Rev. Ingram is a member of the Champlain Initiative’s Steering Committee. She and the VIA Board believe it is beneficial for the organization to be a part of a larger coalition of groups that are trying to make a difference in Chittenden County.

The Champlain Initiative’s Changing Face of Chittenden County project makes connections between the issues of health, energy, change population and information technologies, tells the stories people embracing changes, and provides resources for you to take action

Visit www.champlaininitiative.com to share your opinion on energy issues, see what others think, and learn how you can take action at home, work and in your community.

*Note: This link will take you outside VIA's website.