Efficiency Vermont recommends using a certified Home Performance with ENERGY STAR contractor to ensure that root causes, not just symptoms, are addressed. These contractors are certified by the Building Performance Institute to use appropriate diagnostic equipment and techniques to optimize the energy efficiency of your home. They are also trained to identify and remedy potentially hazardous and healthy situations by providing adequate ventilation and ensuring that combustion appliance byproducts aren?t being released into the living space.

If you are handy, the following resources are will help you do the work yourself:

Do-It-Yourself Air Sealing and Insulation

The Energy Smart Home booklet (PDF)is a comprehensive guide to improving the efficiency, durability, comfort, air quality and safety of your home. The guide provides detailed information on a range of topics including insulation, air sealing, heating equipment, energy efficient appliances and more.

A Do-It- Yourself Guide to ENERGY STAR Home Sealing (PDF) is a guide developed by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to provide comprehensive information on sealing air leaks and adding attic insulation.