HEAT Squad at NeighborWorks of Western Vermont seeks a full time Energy Auditor located in the Northeast Kingdom to join the team to conduct energy audits in Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties. The auditor will listen to homeowners and business owners, and provide solutions to help save money, improve comfort,...
11 No-Cost or Low-Cost Tricks to Keep Your House Cozy This Winter
Vermont winters are often very cold, and trying to keep your house warm during these chilly months can become extremely costly. There are, however, several steps you can take to try and keep your house a tad warmer and prevent cold drafts. Read below for some tips and tricks on...
Up to $2,500 – $9,000 in Cash Rebates thru December 1, 2017!
We have two current rebate programs available to incentivize Vermonters to make energy upgrades: 1. Up to $2,500 for Vermonters of Any Income Home Performance with ENERGY STAR: Up to $2,000 custom incentive This incentive covers insulation, air sealing, and heating and ventilation systems improvements. So, how do you know...
HEAT Squad Energy Audits: A Step-by-Step Guide from Intake to Rebate
When it comes to weatherization, knowing where to start is often the biggest hurdle. How do I know if my current insulation is working? Is the moisture in my basement an issue? How do I get a contractor to call me back? HEAT Squad can help you sort through all...
Heat Pumps for $51 a Month (Really!)
Efficient Cooling (and Heating) with Heat Pumps While our stubborn refusal to buckle to temperature extremes in Vermont is a cherished bragging right, it’s worth pointing out the fact: there is nothing inherently evil in air conditioning. Okay, maybe an argument could be made about window units. BUT there’s a...
HEAT Squad Receives Home Performance with ENERGY STAR Century Club Award
The Department of Energy Century Club Award recognizes Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors that have improved the energy efficiency of more than 100 homes in the past year. HEAT Squad is one of a few dozen organizations in the U.S. to receive this coveted award. Since 2012, HEAT Squad has...
We’re hiring: HEAT Squad Community Engagement AmeriCorps Member
HEAT Squad Community Engagement Specialist NeighborWorks of Western Vermont This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps). The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape. VHCB is...
7 Things You Probably Didn’t Know About Heat Pumps
Let's start with the basics: What are heat pumps? Residential heat pumps, also called “mini-splits,” are composed of an exterior unit and typically wall mounted interior units. The two or more units are connected by small refrigerant pipes. Heat pumps use electricity to move air to cool and heat your...
11 Tips for Keeping your Home Cool without Air Conditioning
Keeping your Home Cool in the Hot Heat The other day the thermostat in our office hit 80 degrees. After the snowstorm in early April, this was a complete shock to our systems – we all felt like we were dying. Our office is equipped with cold-climate heat pumps, but...
17 Available Cash Incentives for Energy Efficiency Upgrades in Vermont
1. Home Performance with ENERGY STAR: Up to $2,000 custom incentive This incentive covers insulation, air sealing, and heating and ventilation systems improvements. So, how do you know what work to do? Get a HEAT Squad Energy Audit, and we'll walk you through the rest. Our BPI-Certified Energy Auditor will...