| The benefits of energy-efficient housing |
When you build or renovate energy-efficient properties, you'll not only strengthen your bottom line, you'll also create lasting, comfortable structures that you and your tenants can take pride in.
| Benefits for you |
- Lower energy bills
- Lower maintenance costs. Your building will be more air-tight and better ventilated, so moisture problems will be fewer. You'll have fewer structural problems, like rotting materials and ice dams.
- Lower energy use - You'll help to protect the environment from power generation-associated air pollution.
- Preferred property - Property that renters prefer and take pride in.
- Pride - You'll know that you're helping to protect the environment by saving energy and preventing power generation air pollution.
- Resale value - For all of the above reasons.
| Benefits for your tenants |
| Lower energy bills |
| Greater comfort -Reduced drafts and a greater ability to control indoor temperature at lower energy costs. |
| Healthier indoor air. Units will be built to reduce moisture, so you'll lessen mold and mildew problems. Efficient heating systems will force exhaust outside, keeping indoor air clean. |
The Vermont Apartment Owners Association is a state-wide association representing the interests of residential and commercial landlords in Vermont since 1974. The Association's goal is to inform and educate Vermont landlords so that we continue to provide quality rental housing to all Vermonters.
