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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

With over 60,000 homeowners living in poverty, the housing crisis in Philadelphia is only growing. Philly was already the U.S.’s poorest big city (with a poverty rate of 24.5% as of 2018), and 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 ...

MAKE IT MORE AFFORDABLE FOR PEOPLE TO STAY COOL. THE HOT WEATHER HAS BEEN UNRELENTING IN THE SACRAMENTO AREA. AFTER FEELING THE IMPACT UTILITY CUSTOMERS WILL SOON SEE IT, TOO ON THEIR BILLS. WHEN IT’S ...

The City of Burlington seeks proposals for the construction and weatherization workforce training program under the RAISE grant. The Municipality seeks a Consultant with expertise in construction ...

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 ...

How to get help paying your gas or electric bill, access energy efficiency upgrades and protect your household from utility shutoffs this winter. Alexandra Jones is a CNET contributor who writes about ...