When it comes to weatherization and buttoning up, knowing where to start is often the biggest hurdle. How do I know if my current insulation is working? Is the moisture in my basement an issue? How do I get a contractor to call me back? HEAT Squad can help you...
7 Easy Ways to Winterize Your Home This Fall
Winter is coming and keeping out the cold is a top priority. This is the time of year where bills run high not only with holiday shopping but with heating costs. NeighborWorks of Western Vermont is here to help keep your home cozy, safe, warm, and efficient. These simple and...
HEAT Squad Energy Audits: A Step-by-Step Guide from Intake to Rebate
When it comes to weatherization, knowing where to start is often the biggest hurdle. How do I know if my current insulation is working? Is the moisture in my basement an issue? How do I get a contractor to call me back? HEAT Squad can help you sort through all...
Heat Pumps for $51 a Month (Really!)
Efficient Cooling (and Heating) with Heat Pumps While our stubborn refusal to buckle to temperature extremes in Vermont is a cherished bragging right, it’s worth pointing out the fact: there is nothing inherently evil in air conditioning. Okay, maybe an argument could be made about window units. BUT there’s a...
“Doing it just for the comfort alone was worth the money.”
Meet Dave and Beth Smith. Their Chittenden house is only 35 years old (a regular youngster by Vermont standards!) and so they figured they wouldn’t benefit from an energy audit. Freezing Mornings & Sweaty Evenings Still, after a couple of chilly winters dealing with extreme fluctuations in the temperature inside...