Summer is a time for vacations at the beach, no more school, enjoying the local pools or a lake day, and good old barbeques. All this fun can mean spending… read more →
If you love watching HGTV or keeping up with international housing trends, then you know all about the tiny house movement. People around the world are selling their homes and… read more →
If you have not heard of one before, a home energy audit is used to assess how much energy is consumed by a home. It is useful in detecting problems… read more →
Many of us have fond childhood memories of seeing the beautiful icicles on the roofs of our home. Dripping icicles to many are a nostalgic vision of what winter should… read more →
Saving energy and helping the environment is on everybody’s mind, especially in this New Year of 2019 as many people move toward making their home greener. If one of your… read more →
You may have heard talk about heat pumps and how they are an energy efficient solution to heating your home. Well, the talk is true! Heat pumps are extremely energy… read more →
NeighborWorks of Western Vermont’s HEAT Squad is offering discounted energy audits ($100!) for a limited time this summer. HEAT Squad aims to provide low-cost energy audits and information about home… read more →
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… read more →
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… read more →
The Department of Energy Century Club Award recognizes Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractors that have improved the energy efficiency of more than 100 homes in the past year. HEAT Squad… read more →
