WESTMINSTER — Southeastern Vermont Community Action (SEVCA) is accepting applications for no-cost complete weatherization services, from energy education to weatherization and energy retrofits. These free upgrades save money and help ensure a warm, comfortable, and safe home.
SEVCA's expert staff can offer:
• Home energy audits performed by a highly trained energy-efficiency auditor, who will conduct a comprehensive home audit to determine what can improve energy efficiency in the home.
• A comprehensive plan to weatherize your home that includes air sealing, insulating, duct sealing, improving heating and cooling systems, minor repairs, and health and safety improvements.
• Energy efficiency upgrades on electric water heaters, lighting, and old appliances through their partnership with Efficiency Vermont.
These services are available to Vermonters who meet income-eligibility guidelines. Homeowners and renters, including those in apartments and mobile homes, are able to access this program. All household sizes may apply. Call program staff, who can help determine one's eligibility.
More information about income eligibility is also available on SEVCA's website. When completed, weatherization results in lower heating bills, increased comfort in the home, increased health and safety, and a smaller carbon footprint and impact on the environment.
For more information about the program, visit SEVCA's no-cost-weatherization page, sevca.org/weatherization/no-cost-homes-wx, or contact Tawny Staskunas at [email protected] or 802-722-4575 ext. 1308.