Net Zero Energy Burlington VT: Recent Episodes
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The City of Burlington, Vermont's goal is to reduce, and eventually eliminate, fossil fuel usage. In this podcast series, Burlington's Director of Sustainability Jennifer Green and her guests will be sharing ways we can all reduce our energy usage for heating, driving, and everything else we plug in. All while sourcing our entire energy supply from renewables. We will be talking with your neighbors about what steps they’ve taken on the path to Net Zero Energy. We’ll also chat with City and Burlington Electric Department employees about the technology behind this mission as well as rebates and programs that can help start you on your path.
Burlington Mayor Emma Mulvaney-Stanak joins the Net Zero Energy podcast to discuss the city's critical climate resilience and adaptation strategies. Discover how municipal departments are breaking down silos to integrate equity, affordable green infrastructure, and ecological solutions into future planning. Learn about exciting updates regarding wastewater phosphorus removal, public EV charging, and a responsible local energy transition. This landmark 100th episode offers residents an incredibly transparent look at building a sustainable, healthy, and resilient Burlington community for every single neighbor.
Kelly Stoddard, the associate state director from AARP, discusses how aging well in Burlington connects with sustainable transit options. Discover how sidewalk maintenance, slower speed limits, and protected bike lanes create a safer environment for everyone. We explore the impact of local bus service reductions and how electric bikes help seniors stay active. Learn about Burlington Electric Department point of sale rebates that make clean transportation affordable. Join us to build social capital and support Burlington's Net Zero Energy future.
Burlington Electric Department Policy and Equity Analyst Ita Meno discusses an exciting new multi-lingual video library designed to demystify household energy decisions. Funded by an American Public Power Association DEED grant, this project translates crucial information on weatherization, efficient heating and cooling, electric appliances, and transportation alternatives into 18 different languages. Discover how these accessible resources help residents lower utility bills and maintain comfortable lifestyles without giving up modern conveniences.
Chris Burns, the Director of Energy Services at Burlington Electric Department, joins the podcast to share the fascinating history and future of the city’s Energy Efficiency Utility. Discover how BED establishes deep community trust, goes across the threshold to assist local homes and businesses, and partners with Vermont Gas to deliver unified energy solutions. Learn how strategic beneficial electrification and targeted weatherization work hand-in-hand to lower utility loads, maximize comfort, and advance Burlington's Net Zero Energy goals.
Chad Farrell, the founder and president of Encore Renewable Energy, joins the podcast to break down the evolving world of solar energy. Discover how Vermont’s recently doubled Renewable Energy Standard is reshaping the local grid and paving the way for larger, more economical multi-megawatt projects. This episode explores the challenges of modern energy permitting, the spatial constraints of urban solar development, and the critical role battery storage will play in stabilizing our grid to meet escalating electricity demands. Learn how local solar powers Burlington's clean energy future!
Darren Springer, General Manager of Burlington Electric Department, joins the program to share the latest progress on the city’s Net Zero Energy roadmap. This episode explores a remarkable 24.3% reduction in local fossil fuel consumption for ground transportation. Discover how expanded electric vehicle incentives and thousands of heat pump installations are transforming Burlington into a sustainable leader. Residents can also learn about Sparky, the new AI chatbot designed to simplify rebate access, and the addition of high-speed chargers downtown.
Deb Sachs, Director of Net Zero Vermont and Project Manager of the Walk to Shop program, returns to discuss sustainable transit. Discover how modern shopping trolleys are helping Burlington reach its Net Zero Energy goals by replacing short car trips with active walking. Learn about the "Show Me Your Steps" coffee campaign launching this May, offering incentives for residents to track their progress. This episode highlights the environmental, health, and social benefits of walkable communities while encouraging everyone to get outside today and participate.
Join Jigar Shah, co-founder of Multiplier and former DOE Loan Program Office Director, and Navneet Trivedi, co-founder of Vrinda, as they discuss Vermont's path to a sustainable future. Explore the transition from pilot programs to full-scale electrification during this global energy crisis. Learn why financing solutions and battery storage are critical for Burlington residents, including renters. Our experts break down how local innovation can stabilize energy rates and increase grid resiliency. Discover how we can move beyond fossil fuels today.
Much of Vermont's housing stock is old and needs weatherization. Weatherization makes homes less expensive to heat and cool and makes them more comfortable. It is essential in electrifying our housing on our path to Net Zero Energy. Mia Watson, Special Programs Manager for Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA), and Tina Lesem, a participant in the Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program (WRAP), join us to talk about the programs available to Vermont residents.
WindowDressers makes insulating homes affordable and community oriented. Their low-cost insulating window inserts that function as custom, interior-mounted storm windows are assembled by volunteers all over northern New England including a group here in Burlington. Our guests Damon Lane and Karen Bates have volunteered with WindowDressers and talk about why this is such a great solution for Vermonters at all income levels.
Peter Sterling, Executive Director of Renewable Energy Vermont (REV), joins us to talk about the challenges and opportunities we face to meet Vermont's Renewable Energy Standard. REV aims to make these goals attainable while keeping an eye on affordability and equity for all Vermonters.
Heather Ferrell, Burlington City Arts' (BCA) Curator and Director of Exhibitions, joins us today to talk about the upcoming Human Impact: Contemporary Art and Our Environment exhibit that runs from March 13to June 20, 2026. Human Impact focuses on the pressing issues facing the natural environment of New England and the global world. Featuring a group of national and internationally recognized artists, the exhibit examines our shifting perspectives and connection with the land during a time of dramatic ecological change and human advancement.
Dwight DeCoster is Program Manager for Champlain Valley Weatherization with the Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO). The organization offers homeowners AND renters weatherization services to improve home energy efficiency and comfort, and to decrease heating bills at little or no cost to qualifying residents.
Laurie Fielder is the Vice President of Green Lending at EastRise, a credit union with offices in Burlington, South Burlington, Williston, and throughout the state. Laurie talks about the ways customers can get competitive rates on special loans for making your home more energy efficient and using less fossil fuel from EastRise and other banks in Vermont
Cara Robechek, Deputy Director and Network Manager for Energy Action Network, shares the findings in this year's 2025 Annual Progress Report for Vermont on Energy, Affordability, and Emissions. The report provides an in-depth analysis of where Vermont stands relative to its climate commitments and energy goals. This year’s report highlights the theme of affordability.
Alicia Taylor, Director of Community Engagement at CarShare Vermont, shares her family's journey to being car-free. She, her husband, and two kids have found many benefits in making the switch.
Executive Director for VEEP and NHEEP Sophia Donforth returns to the podcast to share her experiences over the last 4 years and the many great energy education services offered to schools by the organization in Vermont and New Hampshire.
Retiring Chief Forester Betsy Lesnikoski reflects on the changes and advances she has seen over her 42 years with Burlington Electric Department.
Heating season is here. Is your heat pump or heat pump water heater ready for the cold months ahead? Brandon Hayes from VGS joins us today to talk about maintaining your heat pump to help it work at peak efficiency and for many years to come.
Dave Roberts of Drive Electric Vermont joins to talk about the state of EVs and EV incentives.
Darren Springer, Burlington Electric Department General Manager, discusses the state of electric vehicle incentives at the Federal level and how BED is responding with enhanced rebates for our customers.
How are today's schoolchildren dealing with news surrounding our climate? Aziza Malik, 5th grade teacher at Champlain Elementary and Teacher of the Year 2024, and Jen Cirillo, Director of Professional Learning at Shelburne Farms talk about the strategies and realities of guiding students through this topic.
Christina Erickson, Executive Director with Local Motion, joins us to talk about the 25-year history of the organization, the Bike Ferry and the bridge over the Winooski River, their state-wide advocacy work, advocating for Safe Routes to School Program including a call for more crossing guards, and more.
Zoe Richards, Director and Founder of Burlington Wildways. Zoe is a Wildlife Biologist and currently chairs Burlington's Conservation Board. Wildways is a partnership that cares for the wild places and paths of Burlington, Vermont.
Burlington City Arborist V.J. Comai talks with us about the Emerald Ash Borer, the history, variety, and age of Burlington's canopy, lessons learned from the 1998 ice storm, and plans for Main Street and Church Street.
Nour El-Naboulsi shares the exciting - and at one point harrowing - story of converting a shipping container into the home of Village Hydroponics. The all-electric grow operation is based in the Intervale and currently supports local families from Congo, Rwanda, Nepal, and elsewhere. Nour also discusses the business model and their plans going forward.
Kevin Chu, a Vermonter from birth, is now Executive Director of the Vermont Futures Project, an independent non-partisan organization working toward encouraging long-term economic growth for Vermont. Kevin talks about how they provide useful data and recommendations to achieve this goal.
Jen Holliday is the Director of Public Policy & Communications for Chittenden Solid Waste District (CSWD). Jen joins us today to talk about the great strides being made in policy and in practice with our waste and recycling programs.
Christine McGowan is the Forest Products Program Director with Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund whose mission is to support Vermont's Forestry industry now and for the next generations. Christine talks about the state of Vermont's forest today and throughout history, McNeil Generating Station's relationship with the forest economy, the new Vermont Forest Future Strategic Road Map, and more.
Ace McArleton, CEO and co-founder of New Frameworks. New Frameworks prioritizes sequestering carbon with prefabricated straw panels, ADU housing, design and consulting services, and improving and updating the existing housing stock to provide healthier efficient homes.
As Senior Project Manager with Freeman French Freeman, Brian Leet is overseeing the design and build of the new Burlington High School ad Technical Center. Brian shares details on the energy saving considerations, the welcoming design and layout, and the timeline for its completion.
Burlington Electric Department is ready to help get power back online after a large outage wherever it may happen. Through the Mutual Aid program, we have sent crews all over Vermont and even to the Carolinas, Florida, and even Central America. BED's own Bob Risley and Mike Flora shares stories and discuss why it's so important to be a member of the greater community.
Travis St. Hilaire is the Supervisor for Customer Solutions at VGS. With a technical background in heat pump technology and installations, Travis is now sharing his passion for this equipment with Burlingtonians who are ready to make the switch from natural gas to net zero energy to heat their homes and water.
Mona Tolba is a shining example of community leadership through her work with the Vermont Language Justice Project and on the Just Transition Subcommittee of the Vermont Climate Council. Mona's goal is to raise the voice of community members who seldom are heard.
BED General Manager Darren Springer and VGS CEO & President Neale Lunderville join Jennifer Green for a special video Net Zero Energy Podcast to discuss the efforts and the collaboration between these two utilities. You can also watch this episode on YouTube. https://youtu.be/3gD4mjV-tG8
Sarah Camille Wilson is the Executive Director at Old Spokes Home in the Old North End of Burlington. Sarah fills us in on their programs that helps make biking accessible to everybody, their Fall Fundo, their new six-week class Mechanics 101, BED's newly increased e-bike rebates, and their annual Kids Bike Bonanza in May when they give away 150 bikes.
Bill Parizo, Director of Power System at Burlington Electric Department, shares stories of his 42 years with BED. We go all the way back to the Moran plant and switching from coal to wood chips, the conception and construction of McNeil, BED's new SCADA system, and plenty more. Bill's passionate for his work and the mission of BED are undeniable.
Kara Alnasrawi is the Director of Business and Workforce Development for the city of Burlington as well as Director of the Church Street Marketplace. We spoke about the possibilities for the Memorial block, Burlington's commercial sector's support for our NZE goals, mixed-use zoning, and the Great Streets program.
Jon Clark is the Power Production Technician at Winooski One Hydro Plant. Jon talks about the history and operations of Winooski One Hydro, the fish elevator, how to start a career in power production, and the effects of extreme weather on the health and operation of the plant.
During the pandemic, Alison Segar started making multi-lingual videos to share important information with our diverse community. This project evolved into the Vermont Language Justice Project and now creates information videos for a wide range of topics in many languages.
George D. Martin is the President of LN Consulting. LN Consulting provides building design solutions focused on health and sustainability, forged in analysis and technology, in collaboration with our clients and the communities they serve.
In her role as an engineer at Cx Associates, Krystina Kattermann serves as the district engineer for the Burlington 2030 District and conducts energy analysis and project review. Jen and Krystina talk about how BED customers can get a free Property Energy Plan, or PEP, for their property.
Sandy Thibault, Executive Director of CATMA (Chittenden Area Transportation Management Association) shares the history of CATMA and its founding members, the CATMA app, programs that help Vermonters get around without relying on automobiles, Transportation Demand Management (TDM) strategies, and more.
BED GM Darren Springer and Manager of Strategy and Innovation and CFO Emily Stebbins Wheelock discuss the Net Zero Energy and Grid Reliability Revenue Bond on the November ballot for voter consideration. The bond would fund additional investments in key priorities for our utility and community through the end of this decade.
Weiwei Wang is the co-director of the Vermont Professionals of Color Network. The network's mission is to advance the economic and social prosperity of people of color across the state of Vermont. They also provide consultation services to businesses and organizations.
Nic Longo is the Director of Aviation at Patrick Leahy Burlington International Airport. Nic joins us today to talk about the many ways BTV is working to reduce GHG emissions as well as other exciting projects on the horizon for our hometown airport.
"Sustainability" is a broad word that can include many things. At BED, sustainability means reliable, cost-effective renewable electricity and moving away from fossil fuels. Sustainability also means making Burlington more climate-resilient by creating and fostering a healthy natural environment for the people and other creatures that live here. In this episode, we learn about the sustainability work of Sam Troast, Nature-Based Climate Solutions Coordinator with the Burlington Parks, Recreation and Waterfront Department, plus Sam's work to protect a group of baby snapping turtles due to hatch in late August.
Elizabeth Palchak, Director of Sustainability at UVM, joined us to talk about UVM's efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions through decarbonization, operations, govern and people, and academics. She reports on UVM's goals on carbon neutrality by 2030 and the recent launch of the Sustainable Solutions Lab to solve the big sustainability questions ahead of us.
Christina Erickson, Executive Director with Local Motion, joins us to talk about the 25-year history of the organization, the Bike Ferry and the bridge over the Winooski River, their state-wide advocacy work, advocating for Safe Routes to School Program including a call for more crossing guards, and more.
Thor Retzlaff of Wasted joins us for a frank and fascinating discussion about how his company's portable toilet rentals are making the most of human waste. Circular sanitation converts it into fertilizer that is used by local farmers and reduces our carbon footprint.
Lena Stier is Energy Action Network's Data Manager and Research Analyst. In this episode, we hear about what it's like being a young person in the climate and energy field, including advice to employers on empowering the next generation of climate leaders.
For our 50th episode we spoke with Mayor Miro Weinberger. He reflects on his Net Zero Energy-related accomplishments over his time in office. He also speaks to what he'd like to see Burlington take on going forward.
Will Clavelle, Assistant Director of Small Business Development for the City of Burlington talks about his journey from CEDO to the Department of Business and Workforce Development. This newly created department helped keep many businesses alive during the pandemic and they're continually working toward bringing new businesses into the City.
Ingrid Malmgren, Policy Director for Plug In America, joins us this week to talk about the national nonprofit's efforts to transition us away from fossil fuel-burning vehicles. Ingrid has worked to demonstrate the benefits of EVs to consumers, utilities, public health, the economy, the environment, energy security, and the electric grid.
Dave Low, Executive Director with 2030 Districts Network, shares the story of the creation of this organization and the great work they do in leading the effort to create a new model forurban sustainability and shared economic growth.
While working at 1-800-Got-Junk, Josh Costa saw tons of mattresses being sent to the landfill and was inspired to start Sleep Well Recycling. Josh's new business takes apart retired mattresses so they can recycle the component materials and divert 75%-100% of it away from the landfill and over to a recycling center or to McNeil Generating Station.
Caytie Campbell-Orrock from the Building Electrification Institute joins us to talk about their work in helping guide Burlington's work in eliminating fossil fuel use in buildings.
Burlingtonian Bill Calfee has launched Myti, an online shopping platform that aims to provide local alternatives to Amazon and other large online retailers. Working with local retailers keeps the money local and greatly cuts down on shipping and packaging costs and their effect on our environment.
Jared Duval, Executive Director of the Energy Action Network, shares the findings of their annual progress report. The report provides an in-depth analysis of where Vermont stands relative to its climate commitments and energy goals.
Kelly Lucci from Efficiency Vermont and Justine Sears from VEIC join Jen to discuss the 2023 Vermont Energy Burden Report that details the percentage of a household's income spent on electricity, heating, and transportation. Measuring this burden is a powerful way to understand the impact of energy costs across the state, and where energy expenses are highest.
Rob Conboy from Glavel, a foam glass gravel manufacturer out of Burlington VT, talks about the versatile and lightweight building material.
Daryoush Khmanei shares his story of learning to cook and creating the all-electric Micro Mobile Kitchen vehicle to bring his lunch menu to locations all around Burlington.
Charles Dillard is Burlington's Principal Planner in the office of City Planning. He joins us today to talk about Transportation Demand Management or, the more friendly term, Transportation Options. The goal of TDM is help get people out of cars as often as possible and, for when cars are necessary, making that option more accessible to all of our neighbors.
BED Regulatory Specialist Amber Widmayer and General Manager Darren Springer about the recent legislative session. Amber and Darren talk about the progress made on the Clean Heat bill, fee structuring for EV drivers, and how they contribute to the legislative process at both the State and Federal level.
Our next door neighbors at the Department of Public Works, Lee Perry (Division Director for Maintenance) and Dave Hammond (City Fleet Manager) join us to discuss the successes and challenges of moving our city's fleet of vehicles to electric.
Cristina Garcia is back! This time, she talks about Latinx In Sustainability, an organization she founded out of New York, NY. She talks with us what the group is doing to help underrepresented and under-resourced Latinx communities in an effort to diversify the sustainability workforce.
Essex High School senior Chase Desroches has channeled his passion for sustainability into organizing the first Vermont Future Fest. The festival is taking place in Jeffersonville, Vermont on Wednesday, June 14 at 6:30pm.
In commemoration of Asian American Pacific Islander Heritage Month, we speak with Ita Meno, an Indigenous Islander of the CHamoru diaspora, and BED's first ever Project & Equity Analyst. They bring over a decade of experience working for the City of Burlington (CEDO and the Department Permit & Inspections) to help us bring a fresh perspective to our department's work and to their work with CQ Strategies. Ita is helping us reach all of our customers including those who may not be able to switch to various Net Zero Energy technologies right now.
VEIC Senior Consultant Adam Sherman and BED's Chief Forester Betsy Lesnikoski discuss the harvesting practices we supportPrivate vs. public forests; misconceptions surrounding biomass harvesting; how they support the future of Vermont's forests; and carbon emissions at McNeil Generating Station.
Principal Planner at the City of Burlington's Department of Permitting and Inspections. Mary is also a historic preservationist and partnered with BED to develop the City of Burlington Historic Buildings' Path to Net Zero Energy.
Virginie Diambou, CVOEO's Racial Equity Director, speaks about the organization's stated mission to "address fundamental issues of economic, social, racial, and environmental justice" and, specifically, the successes they've had in their weatherization program.
Steven Conant, owner of The Soda Plant complex on Pine Street talks about the history of the Soda Plant, today's diverse assortment of businesses and organizations, and his efforts to reduce fossil fuel usage throughout. Renovations began in 2018 to insulate, weatherize, add heat pump. What's next?
South End resident Chip Patullo debunks common concerns about heat pumps, shares great advice on how to start weatherizing your house, and he talks about his work with the Champlain Housing Trust.
Deputy Directors at the Building Electrification Institute and strategic electrification experts Cristina Garcia and Caytie Campbell-Orrock discuss the Town Meeting Day 2023 ballot item concerning a proposed carbon pollution impact fee for large buildings in Burlington.
Biking is the most energy efficient way for people to get around. Executive Director of Old Spokes Home Jon Copans talks about their mission to make bikes more accessible and affordable for all Burlingtonians and how Old Spokes Home is helping us achieve our Net Zero Energy goal.
Local commercial property owner and entrepreneur A.J. Rossman talks about the challenges and opportunities of bringing his commercial office space on North Avenue up to Net Zero Energy standards.
The DeltaClimeVT business accelerator is a Vermont-based program serving startup and seed-stage ventures focusing on climate economy innovation across multiple industries. Geoff Robertson & BED's own James L. Gibbons talk about the successes and opportunities that DeltaClimeVT brings.
Annie Bourdon, Executive Director of CarShare Vermont, talks with us about the history, benefits, and considerations of carsharing in Burlington. In addition to offering an affordable alternative to owning a vehicle, CarShare Vermont's fleet includes electric vehicles. This is a great way for Burlingtonians to familiarize themselves with EV technology and contribute to the City's Net Zero Energy vision.
Nicole Hernandez left Tennessee and her teaching career during the pandemic to begin a new life with her family here in Vermont. She soon found the Vermont Works For Women Trailblazers program and studied various energy-related trades including forestry.
Tony Nguyen drives over 40,000 miles a year delivering pizza for a living and taking road trips with his son. Tony shares his research on how much money he saves driving his Tesla over his old internal combustion engine car. We also discuss EV rebates available to Burlingtonians including MileageSmart that supports low- and moderate-income Vermonters.
UVM professor and climate scientist Dr. Amy Seidl has written two books on climate change. She talks about adaptation and resilience from an evolutionary biology perspective. How has life adapted to our changing climate and how can we prevent the adverse effects.
Jeff Padgett is a Division Director at Burlington's Department of Public Works. As a neighbor he has worked to move his Burlington home to Net Zero Energy and away from fossil fuels. We will talk about the steps he has taken in recent years as a homeowner.
Winter is not too far off. Is it ever far off in Vermont? So now is as good a time as any to start preparing. Today, we're talking weatherization with Tim Perrin, Manager of Energy Efficiency and Innovation at VGS. Like BED, VGS is an Energy Efficiency Utility with their own staff of energy experts dedicated to helping Burlingtonians find ways to save energy and money.
Sophia Donforth, Executive Director at VEEP - Vermont Energy Education Program, talks about their programs that guide K-12 students and teachers in developing a deep understanding of energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy technologies, and climate change. She also discusses the kits and other classroom materials they make available to Vermont (and NH!) classrooms.
About 90% of people who live in Burlington live within 1,500 steps or a short 15-minute walk of a market. While grocery shopping is a universal task, most people are in the habit of driving to the grocery store. Debra Sachs came by our studio to discuss Walk to Shop, a non-profit program that offers shopping trolleys at cost - or fully subsidized to many Burlingtonians in need.
Peggy O'Neill-Vivanco from the Vermont Clean Cities Coalition talks about residential and commercial advantages of switching your lawn care to electric tools. O'Neill-Vivanco and host Jennifer Green also discuss the many rebates available for helping Burlingtonians make the switch.
[correction: There are about 80 Clean Cities coalitions, not 800.]
Burlington High Schoolers Chenoa and Finley discuss their semester in the innovative Burlington City and Lake program learning about how every aspect of the city affect our lives.
Sebbi Wu, Climate and Equity Advocate at VPIRG, and BED GM Darren Springer discuss the City of Burlington charter change that affects new construction. They also talk about the equity ballot question, our new Net Zero Energy yard signs, and the new rental weatherization policy.
Chef Chris Galarza has transitioned from using natural gas to electric induction cooking for all his commercial needs. Chris is also the founder of Forward Dining Solutions which is a resource for electric cooking. Chris consults with large commercial restaurant but also consults with homeowners about the co-benefits moving away from gas cooking to electric.
To reduce fossil fuel usage, BED is committed to working with a variety of partners, including our friends at the Burlington 2030 District. Directed by Jenna Antonino DiMare, the Burlington 2030 District is public-private partnership that encourages commercial property owners and building managers in our city to reduce fossil fuel use from buildings, transportation and through stormwater mitigation. Today, we’ll be talking about how to join, what you get, and how your role as a member helps Burlington in its quest for Net Zero Energy by 2030.
Jenna is also the Executive Director of the Vermont Green Building Network who are hosting Introducing BEAM: The Material Carbon Emission Calculator on May 11, 2022.
The largest source of Burlington’s 100% renewable energy portfolio is the wood we turn into power at McNeil Generating Station down in the Intervale. Today, I’m chatting with Betsy Lesnikoski, BED's Chief Forester. Betsy's role is to ensure that the wood burned at McNeil is harvested sustainably and ethically. There's so much more to Betsy's work and I'm excited to share our conversation.
We discuss the origins of the Moran plant on the waterfront, sourcing the low-grade wood with consideration of foresting sustainability, the local economy, and wildlife conservation, what is coming out of the stack at McNeil that is visible in the Intervale, and working with private land owners in Vermont and New York.
Burlington Architect Jesse Beck discusses his unique house in Burlington -- that his wife calls "the boxcar on stilts" -- and how they're "cutting the pipe" and transitioning it to Net Zero Energy. Jesse also shares his work with the Burlington 2030 District, a private/public partnership working to reduce building energy consumption.
Jesse and Jennifer also talk about the City of Burlington Historic Buildings' Path to Net Zero Energy guide.