Residential Rental Properties

Tuttle Block — Rutland, VT

The Tuttle Block is one of the most visibly striking and historic buildings in Rutland. Working in partnership with the Rutland County Community Land Trust, Housing Vermont, and Arnold and Scangas Architects, Efficiency Vermont helped to convert the four-story, 19,480-square-foot complex into 13 energy-efficient, affordable apartments, commercial offices for the Land Trust, and two retail spaces.

"The restoration of this historic gem has given Rutland something to talk about. The trick was to return it to its original glory, while making the building affordable to operate. Building energy efficiency into the design was the answer, and now 13 families and individuals can afford to walk out their front doors into downtown Rutland."

Elisabeth Kulas

Rutland County Community Land Trust

• Approximate annual energy savings: 101,000 kWh and $19,000

Proctorsville Green Housing Project — Proctorsville, VT

Efficiency Vermont, the Rockingham Area Community Land Trust (RACLT), Housing Vermont, Northern Architects of Burlington, the Quinn Company, and Southeastern Vermont Community Action partnered to bring affordable and energy-efficient housing to Proctorsville. The Proctorsville Green Housing Project included a complete renovation of eight apartments in the historic Pollard Block building, construction of a new rental duplex, and the construction of four single-family townhomes that will be put up for sale to qualified low- to moderate-income buyers. Each unit includes a high-efficiency propane boiler with an indirect-fired water heater, ENERGY STAR^® qualified appliances, ENERGY STAR qualified lighting and ventilation equipment, water conservation devices, and a high-efficiency insulation and window package combined with air sealing detailing.

"With the buildings’ energy performance, the tenants will no longer have to worry about heating or personal comfort, and we as owners have far more cost-effective buildings to operate."

Ray Brewster

Project Manager, RACLT

• Projected annual kWh savings:  Approximately 69,000
• Projected annual cost savings:  Approximately $15,000

Sunjit Chawla — Bennington, VT

"I have worked with Efficiency Vermont for a number of years in numerous capacities, from converting electric heat to a central heating system, to distributing compact fluorescent lightbulbs and installing water-saving devices. My experiences have been nothing shy of stellar. The process is made very easy and Efficiency Vermont staff are there to assist in every way. I cannot speak more highly of this amazing organization."

Sunjit Chawla

Rental Property Owner