To comply with Vermont’s aboveground storage tank (AST) regulations, homeowners must have their heating oil tanks regularly inspected. The inspection ensures that your tank meets state safety and environmental standards, focusing on structural integrity, proper installation, and correct piping.
Installing a heat pump is one of the best ways to reduce your heating and cooling costs, minimize fossil fuel use, and lower your carbon footprint.
Good news for Vermont residents & the members of Energy Co-op of Vermont: Efficiency Vermont has broadened its income eligibility guidelines, making it easier for more households to access substantial rebates and programs to improve home energy efficiency. The updated income levels mean that many low- and moderate-income households can now take advantage of significant savings on home weatherization, energy-efficient heating and cooling systems, and modern appliances.
For many Vermont homeowners, installing their window A/C units is an unwelcome warm weather ritual. See how a heat pump can make this transition easier.
Given the variety of wood pellet heating options and individual consumer preferences, there is really no such thing as a “best type of wood pellet,” or “best overall wood pellet brand.” There is, though, a “best wood pellet for you.” How do you choose?
Housing conditions should support good health. There are many factors that contribute to creating a safe, secure indoor environment. Improving the efficiency of your home will also improve its health.
There are numerous small steps you can take that can add up to significant reductions in your carbon footprint and help to fight climate change.
Now that the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA) has been implemented, here are some updates and helpful links to let you know what incentives you may qualify for to improve the energy efficiency of your home.
50 years ago, 90% of the homes in Vermont were primarily heated with oil. Today, that percentage is down to 43%. But, while the market for heating oil is declining, the cost of heating fuel is highly volatile. What does that mean for companies that sell heating oil and for homeowners who still heat with oil?
With the rising cost of fossil fuel, the need to reduce energy use and make our homes more efficient is more urgent than ever. Where do you start and what is the best approach?
