Vermont Governor Phil Scott and partner state agencies stress the importance of the “buttoned up” initiative, intended to make weatherization more affordable for Vermonters. the House. “With inflation high and the price of heating your home rising, it’s critical that we do our part to help Vermonters keep costs down,” Scott said at his weekly press conference. Button Up Vermont is a site where dozens of links can be found to show Vermonters how to best conserve energy in their homes and get incentives to cover some of the costs while doing so. “If you’re a moderate-income Vermonter, you have the opportunity to save up to 75% of the weatherization cost up to $5,000. it’s a huge opportunity to make what is an expensive upfront expense affordable over time,” said Peter Walke, CEO of Efficiency Vermont. Efficiency Vermont also offers low-interest and interest-free financing programs to facilitate the purchase of home weatherization. The program is just one example of the many resources available on the Button Up website. call to set up a virtual assessment, to get a better idea of exactly where to start weathering in their home. “It’s a good place to have a conversation with an expert about where to start. And that could lead to something like a home energy audit where someone comes in and does a blower door test in your house,” Walke said. , reduces energy costs for Vermonters and has health benefits that improve resident comfort. can be difficult for people to navigate and find them all. Vermont.gov/buttonup puts them all in one place,” Scott said. State-funded weatherization programs are not only available to homeowners or landlords, but also to renters. tenants.
Vermont Governor Phil Scott and partner state agencies stress the importance of the “buttoned-up” initiative, intended to make bloat more affordable for Vermonters.
Weatherization is a tool used in homes to help keep winter temperatures cold outside and the air warmer inside the home.
“With inflation high and the price of heating your home rising, it’s critical that we do our part to help Vermonters keep costs down,” Scott said at his weekly press conference.
Button Up Vermont is a site where dozens of links can be found to show Vermonters how to best conserve energy in their homes and get incentives to cover some of the costs while doing so.
“If you’re a moderate-income Vermonter, you have the opportunity to save up to 75% of the cost of weatherization up to $5,000. it’s a huge opportunity to make what is a costly upfront expense affordable over time,” said Peter Walke, CEO of Efficiency Vermont.
Efficiency Vermont also offers low interest and interest free financing programs to make it easier to weatherize the home.
The program is just one of many resources available on the Button Up website.
They’re also encouraging Vermonters to call them to set up a virtual assessment, so they get a better idea of exactly where to start weathering in their home.
“It’s a good place to have a conversation with an expert about where to start. And that could lead to something like a home energy audit where someone comes in and does a blower door test in your house,” Walke said.
According to Walke, there are “three wins” to weatherization, in that it reduces greenhouse gas emissions, lowers energy costs for Vermonters, and has health benefits that improve the comfort of residents.
According to Vermont’s Climate Action Plan, there are approximately 120,000 homes in the state that need weatherization updates by 2030.
“There are so many programs out there and it can be difficult for people to navigate and find them all. Vermont.gov/buttonup puts them all in one place,” Scott said.
State-funded weatherization programs are not only available to homeowners or landlords, but also to renters.
The state is now working with landlords to make weatherized units eligible for tenants.
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