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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

We cannot overlook the workforce required to fix the inefficiencies already built into our homes and buildings; workforce ...

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, ...

Reducing energy costs in homes across the nation by offering a $500 tax credit for weatherization efforts was one of the goals President Joe Biden set in his State of the Union address Tuesday. “Let’s ...

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 ...

The report argued that homeowner education is vital to the successful adoption of heat pumps in cold states.

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 ...