Did you know that our NeighborWorks team has the ability to not only do HEAT Squad energy audits but our Home Repair Coordinators can assist in planning and following through with projects you want to do around your home? The projects don't necessarily have to be just about weatherization either....
BIG Rebates For Your Projects!
We've said it before, but we know it takes seven times to sink in, so here it is again: Efficiency VT has increased their rebates for low to moderate households to cover 50% of your project cost up to $4,000 or for other incomes up to $2,000! If you are...
Fall Fireplace Preparation
Fireplaces, especially in Vermont, are a great way to heat your home and enjoy cozy comforts. After non-use over the summer, it is always good to make sure your fireplace is safe and ready to go before use. Did you know that on average, 40% of house fires each year...
Your Home Inspection Questions Answered
You have found your dream home and have put in an offer! Happily, your offer has been accepted but now you are wondering if you really need a home inspection. Although home inspections are not required, we highly encourage people to have one done. Home inspections are important because they...
Save Money In The Laundry Room
Laundry may be one of those dreaded chores but did you know that your clothes dryer can account for six percent of your household electricity use? Drying machines may be one of the biggest energy hogs but your washer can also use a good chunk of energy. The good news...
Tips For Heat Pump Owners
Heat pumps are new to a lot of Vermont homeowners. Now that there are cold-weather heat pumps available, we are seeing more in homes around the area. These heat pumps are very different from your old furnace or boiler, and if you want to minimize your energy use, there are...
Our Energy Loan Process
Thinking of making energy upgrades to your home but need financing? Our energy loan is simple and affordable. Loans can be a little complicated and quite frankly, confusing. How will you know if you’re even able to get a loan? How much will it cost you in the future? We...
Blower Door Testing
So you are thinking you want to save on your energy bills and you keep hearing about energy audits and blower door tests. But what are they and how can they help you save? Blower door tests are a diagnostic tool used to measure the airtightness of your home. When...
Summer Energy Bill Savings
Summer is a time for vacations at the beach, no more school, enjoying the local pools or a lake day, and good old barbeques. All this fun can mean spending more during these hot summer days than other times of the year. All those ice cream cones, pool noodles, new...
Stay Cool This Summer Without Breaking The Budget
This spring has been a constant whirlwind with the ups and downs of weather. Lots of rain, then some high temperatures and then dipping into the low numbers at night. The spring has felt like a LONG process and it seems to be a wet and rocky start to the...