Weatherization
Weatherizing increases comfort and efficiency, while keeping out drafts, moisture and pollutants
The last decade has seen dramatic improvements in how we insulate buildings. Adding insulation and air sealing crucial areas of a building better maintains temperature, controls moisture, keep pests and pollutants out, and saves money on energy. In fact, it’s one of the easiest ways to increase comfort, improve indoor air quality, and save energy. Choosing to do the work yourself or hire a contractor is up to you, Efficiency Vermont provides several levels of incentives for Vermonters who are ready to tighten up their homes.
Highlights
- Improving efficiency can also improve indoor air quality and impact occupants’ health
- Whether you want to do it yourself, or hire a contractor, Efficiency Vermont offers cash back on your project
- Additional services are available for income-eligible homeowners and rental properties
Do-it-Yourself (DIY) weatherization
Small, simple steps can have an impact on how cozy you feel in your home. Efficiency Vermont provides easy-to-understand resources on how to properly air seal and insulate various parts of a home yourself.
Highlights
- Stop drafts and make your home more comfortable
- Some projects need to be done every year
- Rebate available
Next steps:
- Download DIY safety guidelines, pro tips, and more
- Call us for additional over-the-phone technical support
Weatherize during a remodel
Sometimes the most convenient time to do much needed (but often overlooked) energy upgrades is while you are renovating or remodeling. By adding a few simple tasks to your project you can lower your home’s heating bill, get rid of the hot and cold spots in your house, and make your home less hospitable to mold and other allergens.
Highlights
- Add-on this work during a home renovation or remodel
- Greater payback compared to smaller DIY projects
- Use a contractor of your choice
Next steps:
- Ask your contractor about how to incorporate weatherization work in your project
- Call us for additional over-the-phone technical support
Comprehensive, professional energy upgrade
Making one change to your building’s thermal shell can affect its other systems. Tighter air sealing, for example, requires more effective ventilation to avoid mold. Taking a whole-building approach to weatherization has the biggest effect on lowering your energy bills and it boosts comfort, in a safe and healthy way.
Highlights
- Yields greater savings, comfort, and safety
- Work is done by an Efficiency Excellence Network member
- Choose improvements that fit your budget
- Substantial rebate available
- Eligible for low-interest loan or on-bill financing
Next steps:
- Find an expert: view our online listing of Efficiency Excellence Network contractors
- Call us to get advice for hiring a contractor
Income-based assistance for weatherization
Based on your household income, you may qualify for free or reduced-cost services, free products and appliances, and other assistance to help lower your energy bills and make your home more comfortable.
Highlights
- Free energy-efficient products, appliances, and equipment to help lower your energy bills
- Free or reduced-cost services including energy audits, insulation, and air sealing
- Help weatherizing your mobile home, or replacing it with a new Zero Energy Modular home
How To
for Weatherization
- Three easy steps to get started on your home weatherization project
- How to save when fuel costs are high
- How to reduce your carbon footprint at home
- How to fix a wet, damp, or downright leaky basement
- How to weatherize your attic yourself (video)
- How to use energy efficient solutions to make a healthier home
- The case for air sealing
- Winter tips to stay warm and save energy
- When to repair or replace your windows