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 ...

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 ...

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, ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

As the cold weather moves in and Connecticut braces for soaring home heating costs, a program to help low-income residents save money is getting a huge infusion this year. The recently passed federal ...

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 ...