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Blog PostHow do we help Vermonters with ‘Affordable Energy’?
We’ve known for years that energy efficiency can help you save money in your home or business. From switching out your lightbulbs to installing a new, efficient appliance, these investments reduce …
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Blog PostVermont communities save big with local solutions
Over the last 20 years, Efficiency Vermont has built a statewide platform to deliver energy savings across Vermont. But we have also learned that our local communities—from Bennington to Newport—are …
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Blog PostKeeping beer cold without warming the planet
Some of our favorite Vermont products require refrigeration: craft beer, apple cider, cheese and other dairy products, and more. That refrigeration can be a significant portion of a Vermont business’ …
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Blog PostModernizing Energy Efficiency
It's time to modernize how we think about energy efficiency. A lot has changed since the Vermont Legislature voted to create Efficiency Vermont in 1999. Back then, our cellphones were the size of …
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Blog Post10 Ways NOT to Save Energy this Winter, and what to do instead!
As the days get shorter and colder, some of us think about hitting the slopes, some about the holidays, and some just dream about migrating to southern climates! But all of us think about staying …
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Blog PostPublyk House reduces costs and saves energy with energy retrofit
Bennington, VT – Many of the qualities that make the Publyk House Restaurant "the most beautiful restaurant in Vermont" are the ones that made the establishment an energy nightmare. The old horse …
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Blog PostWhat is the impact of energy burden in Vermont?
When you run your dishwasher, turn on your heater, or fill up your gas tank, you probably aren't thinking how that energy got to Vermont. You probably aren’t thinking about where and how it was …
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Blog PostButtoning Up has never been more affordable
It seems like of all the seasons, fall has some of the strongest associations for people. After the back-to-school whirlwind is over, our thoughts turn to the spectacular changing leaves around us ( …
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Blog PostDon’t leave money on the table for weatherization
Weatherization makes sense. Insulating and air sealing your home saves money, makes you more comfortable in the winter and the summer, and even improves health in your home. But when I’ve talked to …
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Blog PostWeatherization gets a shot in the arm
Vermonters of modest means will soon have more resources available than ever before to lower the cost of weatherizing their homes, helping them save hundreds of dollars a year on heating and cooling …