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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 …
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Blog PostElectricity on ice: Rethinking energy savings and storage
Efficiency Vermont worked with partners at Dynamic Organics and Green Mountain Power to help a customer find a better way to use electricity. This successful project paved the way for an innovative …
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Blog PostHabitat for Humanity: Champions of Efficient Housing
Working as an energy consultant for Vermont’s statewide energy efficiency utility has allowed me to witness – and play a role in – one of the greatest affordable housing success stories in the …
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Blog PostCannabis: A budding opportunity for energy savings
Now that it’s legal to grow small amounts of cannabis for personal use in our state, we’re hearing from Vermonters concerned about the impact of indoor growing on their energy bills. We’re hearing …
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Blog PostEnergy Efficiency Unlocks Climate Change Solutions
Vermont is a small state with big goals. The Comprehensive Energy Plan calls for Vermont to achieve 90 percent renewable energy by 2050, and the state has committed to greenhouse gas emissions …
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Blog PostInnovation watch: About Energy Savings Accounts
“My company has seen great value in working with Efficiency Vermont. I wish we could do more together.” This was the sentiment expressed by several businesses to Vermont legislators last session as …
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Blog PostHow efficiency’s best makes its way to Vermont
When people ask me what I do for a living, I’m tempted to say that I predict the future. That’s because my job enables me to be aware of energy-efficient technologies while they’re still in …
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Blog PostReaching out to Button Up
On a recent blustery Saturday morning, volunteer teams of Efficiency Vermont staff fanned out to Georgia, Grafton, Moretown, Newport, and Richford, Vermont. Our purpose was to help button up the …