The Energy Co-op has over 2,000 members in Vermont. Over the years we’ve got to know many of them as they made improvements to their heating systems, called to schedule fuel deliveries, requested an energy audit or asked us to repair their furnaces. Here’s a sampling of our member’s energy and money saving success stories.
Small House, Big Difference
Colchester, Vermont
Since purchasing his Colchester townhome in 2020, Chris Bendel has made aesthetic and energy upgrades that are a notable example of how to bring an inefficient 1984 home into the 21st century.
Working Towards “Net Zero”
Colchester, Vermont
When Melissa Jennings and Ryan Dunleavy purchased their 1969 Colchester ranch home in 2019, they knew that energy improvements would be an important part of their renovation plan.
The Savings are Phenomenal
Shelburne, Vermont
In 2013, Susan Torncello’s small Cape-style house was using about 800 gallons a year. Susan contacted the Energy Co-op to schedule an energy audit with Paul Fleckenstein.
It Starts with an Energy Audit
Richmond, Vermont
Back in the fall of 2008, Patty McMahon knew her house needed more insulation and other work, but she didn’t know where to start.
Oil Use Drops 600 Gallons
Westford, Vermont
Three years ago, Julie used 1,700 gallons of oil for heat and hot water for her old, brick Westford farmhouse. Her electricity bills averaged $300 a month.
Saving $850 a Year
Williston, Vermont
Over the past four years, Connie Norona and her son, Charlie, have cut their oil use from 650 to 400 gallons. They are saving about $850 a year. Here’s how they did it.
Heat Pump Works Wonders
Shelburne, Vermont
In previous winters I’ve burned about 1.5 cords of wood, but this year it’s about a third of a cord.
Warm Hearts and Warm Heads
Fairfax, Vermont
After trying a few “piece-meal” improvements to their mid-19th century home on their own, Justin and Kimberly Brown called the Energy Co-op for an energy audit.
Warm in Winter, Cool in Summer
Elizabeth Bassett and John Pane know that keeping their 200 year-old Vermont farmhouse house warm without burning money is difficult.
Historic House Energy Makeover
Jericho, Vermont
In 2005 after using 1,823 gallon of heating oil and five cords of wood for heat and hot water Chuck and Gaye set out on a long-term effort to bring their energy use under control.
