Politics & Government
Energy Commission To Residents: Sign Up For Home Energy Solutions
"Take the first step to make homes more comfortable and lower heating and cooling costs by signing up for a free assessment."
Press release from the Town of Cheshire:
Sept. 17, 2020
The Cheshire Energy Commission recommends that all Cheshire homeowners sign up for a no-cost home energy assessment. The assessment starts with a virtual pre- assessment, and is followed up by an in-house direct installation weatherization program to help homeowners save energy and money while making the home more comfortable.
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All contractors in the program are fully licensed and insured, have been vetted by Energize CT, and place a priority on safety.
More than 10 percent of Cheshire homes have had HES assessments completed over the past ten years. If it has been three years since your last assessment, you are entitled to another assessment at no cost. These comprehensive assessments include:
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• Blower Door guided air sealing by BPI (Building Performance Institute) trained technicians.
• HVAC duct testing and sealing. Leaky duct systems are a major energy waste that can be eliminated.
• LED lighting upgrades
• Water saving measures
• A DOE (Department of Energy) Energy Score will be calculated for the home pre and post assessment.
After completing the assessment, the homeowner will be eligible for substantial rebates on insulation, windows and heat pumps. The rebate amounts have been increased substantially to enable the program to recover from the lack of activity caused by the virus pandemic that occurred earlier in the year. Financing that is payable on your utility bill is available. Find out all the details at www.EnergizeCT.com
The Cheshire Energy Commission was formed in the 1970’s and has been advising the Cheshire Town Council on energy-related matters ever since. Its members are Cheshire residents that volunteer their time and expertise to help reduce energy consumption in all town buildings. Times and location of monthly meetings, which are open to the public, are available at https://www.cheshirect.org/agendas- and-minutes/energy-commission/.
This press release was produced by the Town of Cheshire. The views expressed here are the author's own.
