Community Energy & Climate Roundtable March 19

As federal climate action stalls, local and regional efforts have never been more critical in addressing the climate crisis and helping households reduce energy costs. In response, the Climate Economy  Action Center of Addison County (CEAC) is hosting a Community Roundtable on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, from 4:30 to 6:30 PM at the Champlain Valley Unitarian Universalist Society (2 Duane Court, Middlebury, VT).

This event will convene leaders from 14 local organizations working to connect low- and moderate-income (LMI) households to  energy efficiency solutions, as well as broader community-based climate initiatives. The Roundtable will feature a series of lightning presentations, where organizations will share their work, challenges, and opportunities for collaboration. Attendees will gain valuable insight into existing local efforts, explore potential partnerships, and leave with actionable ideas for strengthening climate and energy resilience in our communities.

Participating organizations include:

• ACORN

• Addison County Regional Planning Commission

• Addison Housing Works

• Champlain Valley Farmers Coalition

• CVOEO

• CEAC/Energy Navigator

• Home Share

• NeighborWorks

• Thermal Energy Network Working Group

• Tri Valley Transit

• Walk/Bike Council

• Window Dressers

• Zero Energy Now

• 350 VT Addison County Node

Following the presentations, attendees will engage in a facilitated discussion aimed at identifying new opportunities for collaboration, scaling up local climate solutions, and ensuring that our community receives the support they need to lower their energy costs and reduce their carbon footprint.

The event is free and open to the public. Community members, local leaders, and organizations interested in energy affordability, climate resilience, and grassroots solutions are encouraged to attend.

For more information or to RSVP, please contact Spence Putnam at spencerputnam1@gmail.com.