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What steps have you taken? Share to win!
What steps have you taken? Share to win!
Every step you take gets us closer to 500 community energy actions. Earn a raffle entry and a chance to win great energy-saving prizes for every action you tell us about.
Not sure where to start? Take the quiz.
Not sure where to start? Take the quiz.
Take 2 minutes and run down our quick checklist of power smarter ideas. Tell us how the Chittenden Energy and Climate Committee can help you go further. Taking the quiz counts for an action and raffle entry!
Power Smarter Action Ideas
Power Smarter Action Ideas
Go Renewable
Go Renewable
Transitioning from heating oil and gas to cleaner, renewable energy sources can mean big savings—in dollars, fossil fuels, and carbon emissions. These renewable power systems aren't cheap, but substantial tax credits and financing can make it easier for most households.
Install roof- or ground-mounted solar panels to power your home, your car, and even sell back to the grid; contact a local solar company for a free site assessment
Install single-room or central heat pumps or mini-splits to heat, cool, and dehumidify your home and save money year round
Not ready for whole-home solar? Install a solar or heat pump hot water heater and save on water heating costs
Install a home backup battery to store power for emergencies and ditch the generator; ask your power company about leases or rebates
Get Experimental - Be an "Energypreneur"
Get Experimental - Be an "Energypreneur"
Other heat and power technologies exist and have the potential for big impacts in Vermont and beyond—they just aren't common in Vermont today. Some, like "microhydropower" used to be common across the state. Others, like geothermal heat pumps, are successfully heating homes in other cold weather states. If you like to break the mold, explore some of these emerging and promising energy options.
Join or consider starting a community solar project if it's not feasible to host your own panels
It's still rare in VT, but explore the idea of geothermal heat pumps—tapping the ground's warmth to heat homes
Got a stream? Explore whether a microhydropower system could be worthwhile to power your home, farm, or business.
Explore the idea of a "microgrid" or self-contained power system for a housing development, neighborhood, or cluster of buildings
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