Get tips on how to Button Up for winter heating season

November 9, 2024  |  By Waterbury Roundabout

Waterbury LEAP reminds local residents that it’s that time of year again to tackle those projects to make homes more comfortable and efficient during the winter heating season. 

Adding insulation is one way to button up your home going into winter. File photo

On Friday, Nov. 15, LEAP will host its annual Button Up Weatherization & Home Heating Workshop in the Steele Community Room at the municipal offices. The session will run from 6 to 7:30 p.m. 

At this free event attendees will learn from an Efficiency Vermont expert about:

•       The most common ways homes lose energy

•       DIY steps you can take to tighten up your house

•       Energy audits and how they work

•       Heat pumps and other energy-efficient heating systems

•       Tips for flood recovery and rebates for those affected by recent flooding

•       Loans and incentives available to help with project costs

LEAP will provide free pizza, drinks and energy-efficiency raffle prizes including five $20 gift certificates to Aubuchon Hardware.

Organizers encourage homeowners to attend to learn strategies to both keep their homes warmer this winter and save money. 

For more information email LEAP chair Duncan McDougall at duncan@clifonline.org

Waterbury LEAP – Local Energy Action Partnership – is the community’s nonprofit energy committee. Find out more at waterburyleap.org.