About Us
Founded in 2000 as the nation’s first energy efficiency utility, we are Vermont’s objective advisor on saving energy through efficiency, which is the most affordable, local fuel source. In every county, we provide Vermonters with technical services and financial support to improve their homes, businesses, and communities. We also train and partner with local providers of efficient goods and services so all Vermonters can easily find the efficiency resources they need.
Our Impact In 2017:
- We helped more than 121,950 Vermonters save energy
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These Vermonters will save more than $187 million over the lifetime of their efficient equipment and buildings
- Every $1 invested in energy efficiency in 2017 = $2.10 saved.
- Our Results
Our Mission
A History of Efficiency
Since 2000, Efficiency Vermont has helped Vermonters save energy and protect the environment. Along the way, we’ve redefined efficiency as more than just using less—and proved it to be a reliable, cost-effective, critical resource for our regional electric grid.
Working With Us
The Emersons stay warm with a local, low-carbon fuel source
Rebecca and Kyle Emerson were thrilled to buy their Hardwick home four years ago. But in addition to beautiful forest views, they inherited an old outdoor wood boiler as their primary heating source. …
From one-room schoolhouse to energy-saving home
When first-time house buyer Kelsey Burns decided to convert a one-room schoolhouse in Guilford into a home, she knew she was stepping into a piece of local history. What she didn’t know was that the …
Casella Waste Systems cuts overhead with energy efficiency
Vermonters all over the state know Casella Waste Systems as haulers of curbside trash and recycling. But few people know brothers Doug and John Casella brought large-scale recycling to Vermont in 1977 …
Blue Seal doubles down on savings with new equipment and controls
Blue Seal is an animal feed producer whose commitment to high quality and innovation have kept them competitive for 150 years. Today, the company continues to thrive, shipping over 300 nutritional …
VT Hard Cider finds the sweet side of lighting design
Vermont Hard Cider’s warehouse is a clean, sweet-smelling space stacked high with cider (including their flagship brand, Woodchuck). Until recently, though, outdated, inefficient lighting was slowing …