TESTING, TESTING: Like many programs, NeighborImpact uses a certified energy auditor to diagnose what a given home needs, define the scope of work for the HVAC contractor, and then verify success ...

For contractors who want to help low-income households lower their utilities and raise comfort, while also turning a profit, getting into weatherization could be a great choice. The federal government ...

In an era marked by escalating energy costs, the quest to balance financial prudence with a cozy living environment has taken center stage. Weatherization emerges as a powerful tool in this pursuit, ...

The two primary mechanisms to improve home energy efficiency is to first target a home’s building envelope (walls, attics, windows, doors, etc.) and to focus on the efficiency of heating, lighting, ...

Weatherization contractors in Springfield, MA, are playing an increasingly important role as homeowners seek to improve energy efficiency, reduce usage, and enhance comfort in their homes. In a city ...

When asked what is the best way to increase the efficiency of any HVAC installation, including hydronics, Dan DePontbriand, contractor at Mountain Air said, "Insulation and building sealing ... the ...

Weatherizing homes, including updating heat and air systems and adding insulation, is widely seen as a tool to address climate change by cutting energy demand. Home inspector Michael Taylor, of Home ...

Miami Valley Community Action Partnership has teamed up with another agency to open a new training center in Dayton to teach employees how to go out and check the energy efficiency of homes for people ...

You don’t want to spend the summer in a sweltering house, but you don’t want to rack up higher bills and take cash away from your vacation fund, either. To keep your wallet and your home cool this ...

A program to help some of North Carolina’s poorest residents cool their homes in the summer and heat their homes in the winter has seen a slow start, frustrating nonprofit agencies across the state ...