HEAT Squad is hiring in the Northeast Kingdom!

HEAT Squad at NeighborWorks of Western Vermont seeks a full time Energy Auditor located in the Northeast Kingdom to join the team to conduct energy audits in Orleans, Essex, and Caledonia counties. The auditor will listen to homeowners and business owners, and provide solutions to help save money, improve comfort,...

Up to $2,500 – $9,000 in Cash Rebates thru December 1, 2017!

We have two current rebate programs available to incentivize Vermonters to make energy upgrades: 1. Up to $2,500 for Vermonters of Any Income Home Performance with ENERGY STAR: Up to $2,000 custom incentive This incentive covers insulation, air sealing, and heating and ventilation systems improvements. So, how do you know...

We’re hiring: HEAT Squad Community Engagement AmeriCorps Member

HEAT Squad Community Engagement Specialist NeighborWorks of Western Vermont This position is part of the Vermont Housing & Conservation Board AmeriCorps (VHCB AmeriCorps).  The VHCB AmeriCorps program supports the innovative dual-goal approach to creating stable affordable housing opportunities for Vermont residents while preserving the natural and working landscape.  VHCB is...

HEAT Squad expanding to Hazard, Kentucky!

HEAT Squad expanding to Hazard, Kentucky The HEAT Squad, affordable energy efficiency program, expands to Hazard, Kentucky! The Housing Development Alliance, Inc. of Hazard, Kentucky, with the help of its umbrella organization,  FAHE, a non-profit NeighborWorks Organization dedicated to eliminating persistent poverty in Appalachia, will launch the first satellite HEAT...

Weekend Energy Efficiency Projects – Low Cost and Totally DIY

The arrival of a Vermont winter means working hard to keep out the cold. As a longtime resident of Vermont, I have heard numerous stories from friends and co-workers about how they try to stay warm without spending a lot on heating fuel. Ideas range from toughing it out (we...