Offers comprehensive, low cost energy audits, as well as advice, referrals to contractors, financing options, and submission of required data for homeowners to receive rebates from Efficiency Vermont.

Provides the loan of an electric usage meter for up to three weeks, so that electric customers can be better able to identify the connection between their appliance use and the amount of their electric bills. Meters can be used to measure energy usage of appliances such as refrigerators, freezers, dehumidifiers, home entertainment systems, electric space heaters, and air conditioners. Meters CANNOT be used for appliances over 120 volts/15 amps, such as clothes dryers, electric ranges, or water heaters.

Provides energy conservation services that improve efficiency, comfort, safety and save money on fuel. Includes a thorough inspection of a home to pinpoint areas where energy loss is the greatest and provides the needed improvements. Works on reducing drafts, installing insulation, repairing heating systems, caulking, and improving indoor air quality.

Provides a fee-based energy efficiency service. Trained staff provide a comprehensive energy audit, including diagnosis of energy problems due to air infiltration, heating and cooling loss, or inefficient household systems. Also provides a list of solutions, and an estimate of material costs and predicted benefits and savings for each recommended efficiency measure.

Provides energy conservation services that improve efficiency, comfort, safety and save money on fuel. Includes a thorough inspection of a home to pinpoint areas where energy loss is the greatest and provides the needed improvements. Works on reducing drafts, installing insulation, repairing heating systems, caulking, and improving indoor air quality.

Provides list of approved Home Performance with Energy Star contractors who will perform home energy assessments for thermal issues related to insulation and air leakage, and a list of lending institutions that will provide reduced interest loans for making energy improvements recommended by an approved contractor.

Educates the public about alternative, renewable energy sources, promotes investment in clean, safe renewable energy, and works to reduce toxic threats to the environment and human health throughout the state. VPIRG is also the lead advocacy agency for accuracy in labeling, requiring clear and specific disclosure of all ingredients, including genetically modified organisms (GMOs), that go into the production of food being sold in Vermont.

Provides a fee-based energy efficiency service. Trained staff provide a comprehensive energy audit, including diagnosis of energy problems due to air infiltration, heating and cooling loss, or inefficient household systems. Also provides a list of solutions, and an estimate of material costs and predicted benefits and savings for each recommended efficiency measure.

Provides loans and/or grants to municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations to assist eligible business enterprises. Programs include the Business Development Grant Program, which supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas with under 50 employees; the Value Added Producer Program, which helps agricultural businesses and producers expand into new markets and develop new products; and the Rural Energy for America Program, in which rural businesses and agricultural producers are eligible to apply for either energy efficiency or renewable energy project funding.

Provides loans to qualified homeowners for window energy upgrades, heat pumps and other efficient heating systems, insulation, air sealing, renewables, health and safety measures, and other items that improve a home's energy efficiency.

Provides loans and/or grants to municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations to assist eligible business enterprises. Programs include the Business Development Grant Program, which supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas with under 50 employees; the Value Added Producer Program, which helps agricultural businesses and producers expand into new markets and develop new products; and the Rural Energy for America Program, in which rural businesses and agricultural producers are eligible to apply for either energy efficiency or renewable energy project funding.

Offers programs to educate consumers and connect them with the resources they need to increase energy efficiency and use of renewable and local energy sources. Encourages the development and responsible use of solar, wind, hydroelectric, geothermal, biomass and other renewable and/or sustainable energy sources and technologies as alternatives to fossil fuels and nuclear power. Connects Vermonters seeking guidance and assistance with volunteers who will discuss options available and offer assistance with completion of applications.

Provides loans and/or grants to municipalities, businesses and nonprofit organizations to assist eligible business enterprises. Programs include the Business Development Grant Program, which supports targeted technical assistance, training, and other activities leading to the development or expansion of small and emerging private businesses in rural areas with under 50 employees; the Value Added Producer Program, which helps agricultural businesses and producers expand into new markets and develop new products; and the Rural Energy for America Program, in which rural businesses and agricultural producers are eligible to apply for either energy efficiency or renewable energy project funding.