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Energy
Task force calls for comprehensive and rapid weatherization of Vermont buildings
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Crisis heating assistance available for Vermont residents
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Green Mountain Power offers discount to lower income Vermont residents
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Largest net zero energy community in the U.S. opens
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Federal heating assistance may shrink
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
In states like Vermont where so many homes are heated with oil, potential cuts to the federal program that provides assistance to low-income residents could not come at a worse time. Half of all Vermont homes area heated with oil--far more than the seven percent national average.
Historic West Rutland buildings converted to energy efficient apartments
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Senator Bernie Sanders was in West Rutland Friday to celebrate the conversion of two historic buildings-- Stanislaus School and a former convent that had been unoccupied for years--into affordable, energy efficient housing.
Efficiency assistance for Vermonters repairing homes
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
As Vermonters repair or rebuild their homes, Efficiency Vermont can provide advice on replacing damaged insulation and on how to address health and safety issues. In addition, Efficiency Vermont has financial assistance available for air sealing, replacing insulation, heating and hot water systems as well as rebates on ENERGY STAR® clothes washers, dehumidifiers, and refrigerators.
For more information call 1-888-921-5990 (toll-free) or www.efficiencyvermont.com/irene.
New studies show Vermonters can save $880M through energy efficiency investments
By: Leslie Black-Plumeau
Three studies, commissioned by the Middlebury-based High Meadows Fund, found that warm homes in winter and cool homes in summer are within reach if Vermont streamlines the process of making efficiency investments.