Technical Resources
Efficiency Vermont supports the efforts of contractors, designers, and property owners making energy-efficient residential and commercial buildings.
Commercial New Construction
High Performance Building Guide
For use on projects with a "Efficiency Vermont Certified: High Performance" goal
For use on projects with a "Efficiency Vermont Certified: High Performance" goal
Net Zero Building Guide
For use on projects with a "Efficiency Vermont Certified: Net Zero" goal
For use on projects with a "Efficiency Vermont Certified: Net Zero" goal
Multifamily New Construction
Multifamily New Construction & Major Rehabilitation Program Checklist
Program requirements to enable your project to meet or exceed applicable Vermont Residential or Commercial Building Energy Codes
Program requirements to enable your project to meet or exceed applicable Vermont Residential or Commercial Building Energy Codes
Residential New Construction
Energy Code Assistance
Learn more about the Vermont Residential Energy Code Requirements
Learn more about the Vermont Residential Energy Code Requirements
Building Shell
Air Sealing Information
Ensure comfort and moisture protection
Ensure comfort and moisture protection
Continuous Insulation Information
Eliminate heat loss from wood studs
Eliminate heat loss from wood studs
Continuous Insulation Requirements
Guidelines for designing a wall system
Guidelines for designing a wall system
Insulation Grading Requirements
Grading standards developed by RESNET
Grading standards developed by RESNET
Slab Insulation Reference
Guidance on insulation below a basement slab
Guidance on insulation below a basement slab
Equipment
Balanced Ventilation Information
Why balanced ventilation matters
Why balanced ventilation matters
Balanced Ventilation Requirements
How to qualify for Efficiency Vermont Residential New Construction certification and incentives
How to qualify for Efficiency Vermont Residential New Construction certification and incentives
Balanced Ventilation Pricing
Pricing list example
Pricing list example
HRV & ERV Qualified Products List
Qualifying Fresh Air Systems
Qualifying Fresh Air Systems
Water Heating & Plumbing Reference
Water-related specifications
Water-related specifications
Videos
Wall Insulation & Tricks Video
Wall Insulation for Residential New Construction
Wall Insulation for Residential New Construction
Weatherizing the Attic Video
Ceiling Insulation and Air Sealing in Residential New Construction
Ceiling Insulation and Air Sealing in Residential New Construction
Foundation Insulation Video
Foundation and Slab Insulation for Residential New Construction
Foundation and Slab Insulation for Residential New Construction
Other References
Thermal Enclosure Inspection Plan
Insulation requirement guidelines
Insulation requirement guidelines
Owner's Manual Template
Template
Template
Qualified Product Eligibility Criteria
Cold Climate Heat Pump
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria
Heat Pump Water Heater
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria
High Performance Circulator Pump
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria
Efficient Evaporator Fan Motor
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria
High Efficiency Evaporator
Eligibility criteria
Eligibility criteria