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Did you know that Efficiency Vermont has a whole host of rebates and financing solutions for you to weatherize your home and upgrade your heating sources to more renewable fuels?

If not, then you are invited to watch an informational session, hosted by the Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission and Efficiency Vermont to learn more about the programs that are out there! This is also a great opportunity to ask questions about these rebates.

When

Thursday, April 9, 2020 at 10 a.m.

Webinar Login Info

Register in advance for this meeting:
https://zoom.us/meeting/register/upwqf-6gpjoqZlN9AntQduSUk_t1yttkhQ

After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

This informational session is ideal for homeowners, renters, landlords, businesses and town officials. Please spread the word on this informational session!

For any questions, please contact Kevin Geiger at [email protected].

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

In advance of the COVID-19 disaster declaration, we would encourage potential applicants to participate on one of the upcoming webinars to learn the Grants Portal.  Please forward this email to all of your towns and any Critical Private non-profits in your area.

The Grants Portal is an online program where FEMA and Applicants work together to create a grant for COVID-19 to be reimbursed for emergency protective measure related costs for Public Assistance.

This webinar will instruct applicants on how to register and set up a new account, how to apply for Public Assistance, how to upload documents and how to navigate the system throughout the grants process.

REMOTE MEETING: Under Act 92, this TAC is legally allowed to host electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. This meeting will be conducted through the Zoom remote meeting on-line platform. See the connection information below. If you intend to join the Zoom meeting and have never used Zoom before, we recommend you begin the log-in process well in advance of the meeting to allow time for downloads and connections to occur. Or contact me ([email protected] – (802) 281-2927) before the event to walk through a practice session.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/9395784520; Meeting ID: 939 578 4520

CALL-IN: People without a computer or other device can call in from the number below and enter the meeting ID from the phone keypad. 1 (646) 518 9805 and enter Meeting ID: 939 578 4520

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REMOTE MEETING: Under Act 92, this TAC is legally allowed to host electronic meetings due to the COVID-19 situation. This meeting will be conducted through the Zoom remote meeting on-line platform. See the connection information below. If you intend to join the Zoom meeting and have never used Zoom before, we recommend you begin the log-in process well in advance of the meeting to allow time for downloads and connections to occur. Or contact Rita Seto ([email protected] – (802) 281-2927) before the event to walk through a practice session.

Join Zoom Meeting: https://zoom.us/j/95702062501; Meeting ID: 957 0206 2501

CALL-IN: People without a computer or other device can call in from the number below and enter the meeting ID from the phone keypad. 1 (646) 518-9805 and enter Meeting ID: 957 0206 2501

Agenda
1. Introductions.
2. Additions to Agenda and Public Comments
3. Review/adoption of TRORC TAC Bylaws
4. Approval of May 14 minutes
5. Review TRORC Transportation Work Plan for FY’21 – Rita
6. Highlights on prior work plan tasks/town assistance: -traffic counts & bike ped counts -REI & culvert inventories – grant application assistance -what would your town like to see?
7. Other business (10 mins)
• VTrans E&D Summit – July 10 – https://vtrans.vermont.gov/public-transit/E-and-D
• Year 3 Grants in Aid update / Year 4

Future meeting topics? Next meeting on Thursday September 10, 2020

2020-2021 TRORC TAC Meeting Dates:
September 10 / November 12 / January 14 / March 11

Join Preservation Trust of Vermont on July 30, 2020 from 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. via ZOOM for a three-hour session with top state experts on how to reduce energy costs and carbon footprint of your non-profit or municipally-owned historic building. Learn the hows and whys of getting an energy audit, strategies and funding sources for efficiency upgrades, and basic and advanced techniques for weatherizing leaky windows, doors, attics, and cellars. This online ZOOM session will include a presentation of resources and plenty of opportunity to ask questions and discuss issues you currently face. For non-profits and municipalities. Presenters include the Preservation Trust of Vermont, Efficiency Vermont and NeighborWorks. 

This ZOOM meeting will be limited to 25 participants and encourages participation by all. Register here. 

If you have any questions, please be in touch with Alex Tolstoi at [email protected] or at 802-222-0930.