Make your home energy efficient with Home Performance with ENERGY STAR®
When you have a drafty home, you aren't just losing heat - you're losing money.
New incentives are available in 2010 to help Vermonters improve the energy efficiency of their homes. Efficiency Vermont offers up to $2,500 in incentives per household to help Vermonters pay for energy efficiency home improvements completed by a certified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor. Find a Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor.
If you are a low-income Vermonter, you may be able to access free weatherization services through the Vermont Weatherization Program.
If you are a customer of Vermont Gas and have relatively high gas usage, you may qualify for incentives toward cost-effective upgrades and reduced-interest rate financing. Find out more about Vermont Gas eligibility and services, or call 1-802-863-4511 ext 321.
What Is Home Performance with ENERGY STAR?
Efficiency Vermont supports a network of Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors serving Vermont homeowners. These independent contractors are certified by the Building Performance Institute to perform energy audits, diagnose building problems such as moisture, mold, and ice dams, and install the recommended energy efficiency improvements. Efficiency Vermont provides contractor training, quality assurance, and customer incentives.
A Home Performance with ENERGY STAR energy audit typically includes:
A comprehensive home evaluation of your building tightness and insulation effectiveness, heating system, lighting, appliances, and windows (note: there is a fee for this service);
Energy-saving products such as efficient light bulbs and water conservation products;
An audit report and scope of work for recommended energy efficiency home improvements.
If you choose to move forward, your contractor will complete the recommended improvements and assist you in accessing available incentives and financing options. Typical energy efficiency home improvements include:
Reducing drafts with whole-house air sealing and duct sealing;
Adding and improving insulation in the attic, walls, kneewalls, and basement;
Upgrading heating systems;
Improving indoor air quality through ventilation;
Installing carbon monoxide detectors and other health and safety measures.
