Conservation Corner
Thanks to a generous donation and expert advice from the Charlotte Energy Committee, the library now features a corner dedicated to environmental stewardship and conservation.
Books at the Library
Movies to Watch on Kanopy
Useful Tools to Borrow
Extractigator
Use the Extractigator plant puller to remove invasive and unwanted plants such as Buckthorn, Scotch Broom, Honeysuckle, Privet and more!
Kill a Watt
Connect appliances to the Kill A Watt®, and it will assess how efficient they really are. Large LCD display will count consumption by the Kilowatt-hour, same as your local utility. You can calculate your electrical expenses by the day, week, month, even an entire year. Checks the quality of your power by monitoring Voltage, Line Frequency, and Power Factor.
Planet Pack
An open-faced pack for litter collection. A lightweight option suitable for anyone who likes to walk and pick up litter. Molded with recycled plastics, this pack has the perfect shape to fit a person’s back and provide protection while collecting litter.
Moisture Meter
The Extech MO50 Moisture Meter
displays moisture level in wood and building materials such as wall board, sheet rock, cardboard, plaster, concrete and mortar.
Thermal Camera
The FLIR TG165-X helps you visualize the hot and cold spots that can indicate electrical faults, mechanical break-downs, or air and water leaks. Displays temperature anomalies on screen, allowing you to inspect efficiently and pinpoint the source of problems.
Online Resources
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity
Efficiency Vermont
Utilities
- Green Mountain Power: Incentives
Transportation
- Drive Electric Vermont: State incentives
- GMP: Rebate
- Vermont Goes Green
Conservation Corner Tour
