Wondering whether a solar array impacts your home’s value? Well it turns out it does. A lot. Two studies completed in 2015 demonstrated that solar boosts home value. Homebuyers across the United States are willing to pay more for homes with a solar array. How much more? - $15,000! AND the...
“Who Left the Window Open?” A Love Letter to Our 100-Year Old Vermont Home
How our energy audit from HEAT Squad revealed a three square foot hole, and showed us that finishing the project will pay for itself 8 times over while saving us money and making our home more comfortable. “This is the house we have to buy.” It was June, 2006 and...
Why Does Your Home Need A Comprehensive Energy Plan?
Your House Is A System, Treat It That Way When you think about home improvements that can save you energy or increase the health and safety of your home.... It is important to understand that a house functions as a system, with many parts working together that affect the comfort,...
Energy Audits for Home Health and Safety
How can an energy audit improve home health and safety? Performing an energy audit on your home has benefits beyond saving money on your heating and cooling bills. An auditor will not only examine your home to find out where you are losing heat and wasting energy, but they will...
Aging in Place: Ideas and Insight for Safety and Comfort
Aging in Place is becoming more desirable and more possible. Aging in Place - Boomers, this one’s for you! With the baby boomer generation reaching retirement and beyond, aging in place is becoming more popular among seniors. It simply means staying in your own home or living space rather than moving...
Save on Heating Bills this Winter!
“It’s a no brainer if you want to cut your fuel bills.” - HEAT Squad customers Adam and Dalite Adam and Dalite were looking for way save on heating bills and keep their home warmer in winter, especially for their young son, Ari. They installed a pellet stove but it...
Weekend Energy Efficiency Projects – Low Cost and Totally DIY
The arrival of a Vermont winter means working hard to keep out the cold. As a longtime resident of Vermont, I have heard numerous stories from friends and co-workers about how they try to stay warm without spending a lot on heating fuel. Ideas range from toughing it out (we...