The Vermont Campus Energy Group (VCEG) is a ReBuild America-sponsored initiative established to help promote Vermont’s colleges and universities advance energy efficiency and renewable energy projects on their campuses.

These projects help to:

-Save institutions money
-Increase environmental awareness
-Conserve Vermont’s natural resources
-Protect the health of campus citizens and community members
-Promote learning about energy production and its impacts
-Achieve institutional environmental objectives

How VCEG Works:

Under the guidance of the VCEG Campus Coordinator, energy projects are created, developed, and executed by campus-based energy teams. The teams are composed of students, staff, faculty, and administrators interested in making a difference in how their institution makes and uses energy.

What VCEG Offers:

VCEG brings energy resources and organizational expertise to campuses interested in implementing energy efficiency and renewable energy projects. Specifically, VCEG offers:

-Energy efficiency and renewable energy expertise
-State and national networking opportunities
-Project financing options
-Professional resources and tools
-Organizational development assistance

Vermont Campuses Leading the Way:

Both because of their commitment to advanced learning and sheer size (totaling more than 10 million square feet of conditioned space statewide), Vermont’s campuses play a critical leadership role in advancing sustainable energy practices. Examples of energy projects already underway in Vermont and elsewhere include:

-High efficiency lighting retrofits
-Campus-based wind turbines
-Energy Star dorm room and building ratings
-Vending Miser ™ programs
-Weatherization programs
-Solar electric and hot water heating
-Building commissioning programs
-Cogeneration heating systems