What is “Energy Coaching”?

Energy Coaching

Each person on the Energy Co-op’s member services team is focused on helping homeowners use less fossil fuel and save money. We call this “Energy Coaching”. 

Whether it’s explaining our budget and price protection plans, helping you decide if it’s time for a new heating system, figuring out if your home is suitable for a heat pump or scheduling an energy audit, our staff is trained to coach you on the best ways to improve your home’s efficiency and comfort.

It all gets down to the fact that we are not-for-profit business that puts “people before profits”. That’s why our members can rely on our advice to be in their best interest. Our goal is to coach you on ways to “win” the energy savings game with smart, targeted and cost-effective improvements.

There’s never a fee for consultations or cost estimates. We’re here to help!

Wondering if your home could benefit from an energy audit? Learn more here

Energy Audits

To make your home more comfortable and efficient, an energy audit is the most comprehensive way to understand your home’s energy use, locate trouble spots, and determine which improvements will help you use less energy and save money.

Weatherization

Once your energy audit is complete, the Energy Co-op can recommend and install the necessary upgrades that will get you the best return on your efficiency investment dollar.

Our Member Testimonials

  • Great Service

    I’m sitting in the annual meeting for the Energy Co-op. They've been supplying us with oil for years and great service. They will install a heat pump for us this December once the credit is available. I would highly recommend them!

    Maeve M., South Burlington, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Boiler Repair, Kerosene, Guardian Service Plan, Tune Up, Repair
  • Trouble-free Installation

    “Hi Joe. My thanks to the Energy Co-op, and especially you, for a trouble-free installation and the patience on your part for the delay. It will be easy to recommend you.”

    Fiona M., Underhill, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Furnace Installation & Replacement, Indirect Water Heaters, Tankless Water Heaters, Oil Tank Repair
  • Definitely Using Less Fuel

    My experience working with Vt. Energy Co-op this fall was exceptional. Paul was extremely professional and informative. After the energy audit we worked together to prioritize a plan.

    Susan T., Shelburne, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Oil Tank Compliance, Oil Tank Maintenance, Space Heater Repair
  • Efficiency Success Story

    We've been Co-op members since 2012. In 2005 after using 1,823 gallon of heating oil and five cords of wood for heat and hot water we set out on a long-term effort to bring our energy use under control.

    Chuck & Gaye, Jericho, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Boiler Installation & Replacement, Indirect Water Heaters, Space Heater Maintenance
  • Committed to Reducing Fossil Fuel Footprint

    My wife and I are committed to reducing our fossil energy footprint, and have been heating our home with wood, trying to use our old oil burner only as backup. Unfortunately, this leaves some cold corners in the house, including our kid's room.

    Todd C. and Maeve McB., South Burlington, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Solar Hot Water Heaters, Oil Tank Compliance, Space Heater Repair
  • On Time and On Budget

    Thank you so much for all of the wonderful work and guidance you gave us when it came to deciding what our best option for heat should be in our new (to us) house. Last winter, we survived on a wood stove and two older model kerosene heaters.

    Kono Family, Shelburne, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Furnace Installation & Replacement
  • So Impressed

    I joined the Energy Co-op today. I was so impressed with how quickly you got to me, how detailed you were and how well you spoke of the Co-op. You do not find this kind of thing very often. I thank you.

    Brit V., Essex Junction, Vermont

    Services Provided:

    Furnace Installation & Replacement, Capped Price Plans
  • Weatherization Crew Did Fantastic Job.

    I just wanted to thank you for the great job that you and your weatherization crew did with our house. I have been so pleasantly surprised throughout this process. Last night when I got home and saw the detail that those guys went to in order to ensure everything was done correctly.

    Jason G., Essex Junction

    Services Provided:

    Weatherization