Our Mission and Vision

  • an EnergySmart of Vermont crew

    One of several EnergySmart of Vermont crews.

  • preparing the exterior of the house for dense pack cellulose insulation

    Preparing to inject dense pack cellulose insulation into exterior walls.

  • preparing an insulated attic hatch panel

    Preparing an insulated attic hatch panel.

EnergySmart of Vermont is an energy renovation contracting company. We help building owners make their buildings more efficient and comfortable, and less expensive to heat and cool. Our vision is to make every one of Vermont's buildings energy-efficient.

How Do We Do It?

We conduct a comprehensive energy audit; we recommend specific performance improvements; and we act as the contractors on the job, doing the necessary renovations. We've managed energy renovation projects on thousands of buildings in Vermont, and we are the leading energy renovation contractor in the state.

Why Do We Do This?

We do this because the work is necessary, and rewarding—our clients save hundreds of thousands of gallons of fuel, and millions of dollars, every year. We're concerned about the effects of fossil fuel use on the environment, and we're passionate about reducing the resources we consume as we live our daily lives.

The Greenest Building is the One that's Already There

Vermont has old housing stock that needs lots of work to make it cost-effective. We are up to the challenge of helping 100-year-old houses become energy-efficient, and we are clear-eyed about the necessity for change. It's our job to help Vermonters manage their buildings effectively, so we are good stewards of resources for future generations.

100% of Profits to Charity

Because we are an enterprise of Central Vermont Community Action Council (CVCAC), we have a unique mission. Our energy renovation work helps fund our parent organization's charitable endeavors. Read more about CVCAC and their work in Vermont.

We develop project estimates like any other construction company, and we pay our staff a fair wage for the demanding work they do. But instead of profits flowing back to the owners of the business, the profits from our contracting projects flow back into the community. They help fund the Food Shelf, the Family Center of Washington County, and other CVCAC efforts in our region.

Weatherization

The other part of our service is Weatherization, the no-cost energy renovation service for individuals who meet income guidelines. We use the same tools and systems to help make these residential buildings more energy efficient, and help low-income Vermonters stretch their fuel dollars just a little bit farther.

Energy audits and renovation services for Weatherization clients are free to the recipient, and are funded by federal and state dollars.