Coronavirus Response
Our company was founded on the idea of reducing carbon emissions while maintaining healthy buildings. The health and safety of…
Building Energy Blog
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Why you should start with an Energy Audit!
“My floor is cold - Our basement has a dirt floor - Our heating bill is way too high!” We…
Snow on Solar Panels – What to do?
There is not much more beautiful than a fresh coating of snow! Vermonters are used to clearing these fun flakes…
Loose Fill Cellulose Insulation
Loose fill cellulose is most often applied in areas with flat, horizontal surfaces. It is perfect for attic insulation, particularly when additional insulation needs to be added. Loose fill cellulose insulation can be added right on top of fiberglass insulation or other insulating materials.
Dense Pack Cellulose Insulation
We use the term "dense pack" when we are referring to cellulose installed at densities of 4.0 lbs/cuft. The settling and moisture problems of the past have been overcome with the advent of the dense pack cellulose installation technique.
Spray Foam Insulation
When applied, spray foam insulation expands to fills every nook and cranny, making a tight seal in the building shell. We use environmentally friendly foam, that has the unique ecological benefit of recycling plastic waste into a Rigid Spray Polyurethane Foam. This helps to more efficiently utilize the world’s non renewable resources.
Cold Climate Heat Pumps
Heat Pumps Benefits Heat pumps are able to harness the warm air that is outside and move it indoors, making…
Solar Electric Systems
Solar Photovoltaic (PV) Systems "Building Energy did a great job from start to finish designing and installing my 5.5 kW…
Solar Storage Glory
The Heminways were previous solar customers of ours, and long time off-gridders. They were looking to upgrade their home power…
Roof Mount vs Ground Mount Solar Systems
Which is best for your home? When considering how to mount a potential solar system to power your home, there…