Small Changes Big Results.
Upgrading your home is a guaranteed way to see and feel the savings in your home and reduce your energy bills.
You can contact our energy advisors who will help you take the proper steps to improving your home’s efficiency.
There are great deals, rebates and incentives available at the state level, but you need to complete your Home Energy Solutions visit first to qualify.
Explore how to save with Home Energy Solutions »
Save big with Home Energy Solutions (HES)
You can save an average of $200 yearly with a HES visit. For a limited time only, pay $75 and get $750 worth of energy assessment and in-home improvements.
You'll not only reduce energy waste and save money from the included light bulbs, blower-door test and air sealing, among other measures, but you'll also learn what kinds of energy efficiency upgrades your home actually needs.
Schedule a visit and save bigHere is what you'll get for $75
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A blower door test
Pinpoints drafts and air leaks. During the visit, a certified energy professional will air seal and caulk them. They'll also install weather stripping and door sweeps.
A duct test
Assesses air leaks within the ductwork system. The technician will seal the important leaks.
Hot water-saving measures
Low-flow showerheads and faucet aerators will be installed.
A recap of the visit
Your approved technician will explain the work that was done in your home, give you an estimated savings per year and recommend follow-up measures. Added bonus: having a Home Energy Solutions assessment qualifies you for additional rebates and financing options on upgrades!
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Inspection of windows, insulation, and Heating, Ventilating and Air Conditioning (HVAC) systems
Finds weaknesses, issues and solutions to ensure your home is safe, comfortable and energy efficient.
CFL Upgrade (if needed)
Installation of up to 25 compact fluorescent light bulbs
Incentives for upgrades
Save big on insulation, qualifying central air conditioning systems and on replacement of certain inefficient appliances with qualifying energy-efficient models. Details on incentives are at our Resource Center.
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Why you'll love H.E.S.
- Save over $1000 on energy in the next 5 years
- Eliminate drafts and cold spots
- Improve air quality in your home
- Identify dangerous conditions
- Improve overall living comfort
- Reduce your carbon footprint
- Earn valuable reward points & exciting prizes for your community
- Open the door to rebates, incentives, and opportunities for renewable energy in your home
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Neighbors who already love H.E.S.
"We've drastically reduced our fuel usage without sacrificing any comfort." - Michael Smith, Ridgefield
"The guys were great – they focused on where air was coming in and leaking out of the house [...] I would definitely recommend a Home Energy Solutions visit to a friend." - David Wilk, Weston
"The energy assessment is a no brainer" - Sue Berescik, East Hampton, CT
A Bright Idea: Switch to CFLs for Free
You are already spending $200 to $300 a year in energy bills for lighting, and we want to help you reduce that cost, save energy and help your community. Replacing your inefficient light bulbs could save you over $100 per year.
Get CFL Bulbs Installed
The Clean Energy Corps showing off their CFL gear
Meet our Energy Star bulbs
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What You Need to Know About CFLs
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How many light bulbs will be replaced?
Between 10 to 20Where will you replace my light bulbs?
Bulbs will be replaced in the most high use rooms of your home, typically hallways, living rooms, kitchens, dens, and home offices.Who pays for the CFL Bulbs?
The lighting program and the CFLs are paid for by a grant from the US Department of Energy.What happens to the old bulbs?
The old inefficient bulbs will be taken and recycled.Where can I take a CFL if it breaks or burns out?
You can take your broken and burnt-out CFLs to your local Home Depot, Lowes, Whole Foods, and several other local hardware stores and markets. Also, check to see if your town’s transfer station recycles them.Can I skip this and get a HES visit instead?
Yes, you can. Sign up for a Home Energy Solutions (HES) visit and you'll receive up to 25 CFL bulbs. -
Who is eligible?
You are eligible if you are a resident of a participating Neighbor to Neighbor town and have not yet completed a Home Energy Solutions assessment.Why do you ask for access to my utility information?
By providing us with access to utility information, you can receive continuous feedback while your community earns valuable rewards. The information also allows us all to understand our collective impact and report it to the U.S. Department of Energy. This information is kept confidential. We do not look at your home’s individualized energy use, but collective as a town.I’ve heard CFLs contain mercury. Does that make them dangerous?
CFLs do contain a small amount of mercury. By regulation they must contain less than 5 mg of mercury; that’s about a thousand times less than an old (non-electric) thermostat. The mercury is also contained within the spiral. For more details on safe clean up of a broken bulb, contact your Clean Energy Corps representative.
Attend a workshop
Community workshops are a free, fun, and neighborly way to learn about energy use in your home and the Neighbor to Neighbor Energy Challenge. Coming out of a workshop, you’ll have a clear map to energy efficiency and you’ll be able to decide what’s best for your family and home. A typical workshop lasts about one hour.
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What's in a workshop
Home Energy Basics
Learn about home energy usage in your home and why a Home Energy Solutions assessment is the most effective way improve your energy efficiency, enhance comfort, and save serious money on your utility bills.
Deeper Savings
Great for residents who already have their Home Energy Solutions assessment, these events will help you move forward with recommended upgrades.
Meeting your neighbors
Share your experiences, get support from other residents, and who knows, find new people to invite to your next barbecue.
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Testimonials
“I went to a Neighbor to Neighbor workshop and was inspired to take a look at my attic insulation [...] I can absolutely feel the difference before and after having the
insulation redone. ” - Andy Adil, Wethersfield
“I came to a Neighborhood Energy
Workshop and was inspired to
become an ambassador for the
Challenge.” Bob Giddings, Cheshire
“Neighbor to Neighbor lets Westport be part of an effort that could affect energy usage of the entire nation.” - Alan Abramson, Westport