Improving your home's energy performance

Energy efficiency to the rescue

Tired of drafts, ice dams, and high heating bills?

We can help.

Icicles

Problem

Ice dams are damaging your roof.

Solution

Improve the air sealing and insulation of your home.

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sealing

Problem

Frozen toes, cold noses, and indoor sweaters.

Solution

Add insulation and plug air leaks to reduce drafts.

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Insulation

Problem

Heating bills that bust the budget.

Solution

Air seal and insulate to keep your heat inside, where it belongs.

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Step by Step

Where do I begin?

Here’s how it's done.

Step 1

Connect with Efficiency Vermont to find a participating Home Performance with ENERGY STAR® contractor

Step 2

Agree on what needs to be done, and then do it!

Step 3

Check the work to make sure your home feels more comfortable.

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Success Stories

Do air sealing and insulation really make that much difference?

Here’s how three Vermont families are benefiting.

The Nichols Home

1800s School House
Forced hot air
Saving $590 every year

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The Severance Home

1840 Colonial
Baseboard heat
Saving $640 every year

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The Hanson Home

1992 Cape
Wood fuel
Saving $1,310 every year

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Audits

A tale of two audits

An energy audit is a check-up for your house, to find out how it’s performing and how it could do better.

Efficiency Vermont doesn’t actually perform energy audits, but we can help you choose the right one.

Walk-throughs,
home energy visits,
and other “audits" $0 - $200

A great first step! Can identify
obvious problem areas and determine if your home is a good
candidate for a Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR audit.

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Home Performance
with ENERGY STAR
audits
$200 - $500

A thorough walk-through, plus diagnostic tests by a certified contractor, pre-qualifies you to participate in Home Performance with ENERGY STAR.

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Why Home Performance with ENERGY STAR?

Contractors certified by the Building Performance Institute, proven diagnostic tests, and adherence to national standards. Oh—and there are rebates, too.