Here are the latest blogs from our General Manager and other experts on energy efficiency, politics and policies.

Why Heating Oil and Water Don’t Mix
By the time your furnace or boiler starts showing problems from water contamination, your heating system may already be damaged. Read More

NOTICE: Your Heat Pump Needs Maintenance
The Energy Co-op offers a full maintenance and cleaning service for heat pumps to ensure your system runs safely and efficiently Read More

Five ways to tell if your house is losing energy
However, it is important to heed the warning signs of energy loss before those small annoyances turn into bigger problems. Here are some common symptoms of home energy loss. Read More

How to Beat Those High Winter Heating Bill Blues
By Brian Gray
Every Vermont homeowner can relate to that sinking feeling you get when you open that mid-winter energy bill. Perhaps it’s in the middle of January when your holiday bills come due. Maybe it’s the last week of February as you are trying to figure out if you can afford that spring get-away. Read More

Show me the money
Although rebates and incentives are plentiful in Vermont, sorting through the options to determine which ones apply to you is daunting. Read More

What is the “Co-op Advantage”?
By Brian Gray
50 years ago, 90% of the homes in Vermont were primarily heated with oil. Today, that percentage is down to 43%. When the market for heating oil is declining, what does it mean for companies that sell heating oil, like the Energy Co-op? Read More
5 important things to know about your oil tank
If your home is like 43% of the homes in the State of Vermont and your primary heating source is fuel oil, here are some important facts. Read More

Climate Commitments Provide Opportunity
The Energy Co-op is a fuel dealer that wants to sell you less fossil fuel. That’s better for you, Vermont’s economy, and our planet. Read More

Four Ways to Take Control of Your Fossil Fuel Use
Our General Manager, Brian Gray, explains how the Energy Co-op helps members reduce fossil fuel use. Read More

Vermont’s Oil Tank Regulations and You
Oil tank regulations now require that all above ground heating oil and kerosene tanks be inspected every three years to ensure they are in safe operating condition. Read More