Press Releases

  • Efficiency Vermont Wants Your Extra Fridge or Freezer, Free pickup and $50 offer

    May 17, 2013
    Are you still using your old, extra refrigerator or freezer? If so, you may have money coming to you. Fifty dollars, to be exact, from Efficiency Vermont, who will have your old unit hauled away for free.
  • Vermont Energy Efficiency Programs Win National Recognition

    April 05, 2013
    Efficiency Vermont and Vermont Gas Systems won national recognition from The American Council for an Energy-Efficient Economy (ACEEE) for five energy efficiency programs serving businesses and households.
  • EPA Recognizes Northeast Energy Efficiency Initiative with 2013 ENERGY STAR® Sustained Excellence Award

    March 08, 2013
    The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has awarded Efficiency Vermont a 2013 ENERGY STAR Sustained Excellence Award. The award was presented to Efficiency Vermont and the ten other organizations who participate in the Northeast Retail Products Initiative, in recognition of continued leadership in protecting the environment through energy efficiency.
  • Governor Launches Home Energy Challenge

    February 21, 2013
    Gov. Peter Shumlin officially kicked off an effort today that has the potential to save Vermonters more than $2.6 million on their heating bills over the next year. Appearing at a home that has seen a significant reduction in heating oil usage, the Governor highlighted the benefits of energy efficiency to Vermont’s economy and congratulated the 75 towns that have so far signed on to the Vermont Home Energy Challenge.
  • Love Your Light This Valentine's Day

    February 11, 2013
    There’s a lot to love about lighting this Valentine’s Day, including the chance to win a home lighting package from Efficiency Vermont. The package includes six energyefficient light bulbs: three LEDs and three CFLs. Once installed, these six bulbs together are estimated to save $240 over their lives.
  • Burlington International Airport Unveils New Sustainability Installation

    November 29, 2012
    Mayor Miro Weinberger and Vermont Transportation Secretary Brian Searles appeared with the leadership of Burlington International Airport, Efficiency Vermont, and the Burlington Electric Department today to unveil a new interactive sustainability installation at the airport.
  • Efficiency Vermont to Launch Statewide Home Energy Challenge

    October 26, 2012
    Beginning in January 2013, Efficiency Vermont will launch a year-long effort designed to encourage more Vermonters to make their homes more energy efficient. Starting from today through the end of the year, town energy committees and other local groups throughout the state can sign their communities up to participate in the “Vermont Home Energy Challenge.”
  • Efficiency Vermont to Host Forums on Improving Energy Efficiency in Municipal Buildings

    October 15, 2012
    Efficiency Vermont will hold a series of forums this fall in order to help municipalities learn the steps they can take to save money and energy by improving the efficiency of their public buildings.
  • Efficiency Vermont to Participate in National "Green Button" Initiative

    October 02, 2012
    Efficiency Vermont announced that it will participate in the Green Button initiative, a national effort to provide Smart Grid-based energy usage information to consumers in a standard format. Consumers can use this information to help them make informed decisions about how to save money and energy through a variety of Green Button-compatible apps.
  • Vermont Continues to Make Progress on Comprehensive Home Energy Efficiency

    September 11, 2012
    On the day before a newly-formed energy efficiency contractor trade association – the Building Performance Professionals Association of Vermont (BPPA) - is scheduled to hold its inaugural meeting, Efficiency Vermont provided an update on the recent growth of the Home Performance with ENERGY STAR ® program.