Welcome to SERG

Sustainable Energy Resource Group (SERG) promotes energy conservation, efficiency and renewables through the formation of town energy committees to help residents, businesses and the municipalities reduce energy consumption, save money, increase the sustainable use of renewables, strengthen the local economy and improve the environment.

We have helped form and are consulting with Town Energy Committees in numerous Vermont and New Hampshire communities. We are supporting the efforts of these groups and working to form additional committees in other Vermont and New Hampshire towns.

SERG Goals

• Increase community awareness of and participation in energy issues
• Reduce fossil fuel consumption and associated pollution
• Increase use of local renewable sources of energy
• Decrease overall energy expenditures
• Increase circulation of energy dollars locally

SERG Objectives

• Form and consult with town energy committees
• Write, review and improve town energy plans
• Determine and analyze town energy consumption
• Develop and implement energy conservation, efficiency and renewables programs
• Recruit and train volunteers
• Educate and involve the public
• Review program effectiveness, make improvements, and expand model to additional towns

Home Energy Program
SERG has developed a traveling briefcase containing energy efficient light bulbs and information on energy saving programs and appliances that trained volunteers will carry it door to door in town to:

• Assist homeowners in ordering compact fluorescent bulbs & other conservation products
• Conduct a "Residential Energy Survey" to determine types, sources and costs of energy used and conservation and efficiency opportunities
• Test appliance efficiency with wattmeter and provide info on new efficient appliances
• Provide information on conservation, efficiency and renewables programs

Additional Energy Programs

• NEW SERG Energizer Alliance
• Educate communities about impending energy policy issues
• Promote high performance municipal, professional and residential buildings
• Conduct energy audits and renovations on existing buildings
• Investigate forming energy buying groups in towns
• Investigate bulk buying programs of energy efficient appliances, bulbs, etc.
• Develop a database with conservation, efficiency and renewables program examples and contacts

Some programs will be unique to specific towns depending on their resources and opportunities:

• Methane collection and reuse
• Wind site identification and development
• Biodiesel collection and production
• Cogeneration opportunities
• Develop carpooling sites

SERG is gathering information on existing energy programs and organizations to share with the public. We are working with other groups to help develop this exciting grassroots program. If you are interested in working on, participating in, or contributing to the project, please contact:

Bob Walker
Sustainable Energy Resource Group
432 Ulman Rd., Thetford Center, VT 05075
Phone: 802-785-4126
email: SERG@valley.net
website: www.serg-info.org