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No, the blower door test creates a pressure differential between inside and outside the house by the use of a fan that blows air. Add an answer to this item.

No, if you are unable to be present, the auditor can still complete the audit, but a brief phone conversation during or after may be needed.

Relatively speaking, ACH 5 – ACH 9 is a moderately leaky home, and anything over that is leaky.

1. If you heat with wood, be sure all fires are completely out-not even coals-please remove any ashes from the fireplace - stove. This is critical as your house will be depressurized to measure the building’s air leakage. This is accomplished with the use of a blower door that fits into a centrally located exterior doorway and utilizes a powerful fan.

2. All interior doors will need to be open to thoroughly diagnose and examine all areas of the building during an audit. All exterior doors and windows will need to be closed.

3. The auditor will need access to all areas of your home, including closets, attics, crawl spaces, unused rooms, and knee - walls (if applicable).

 Residential 

 Eligibility

Effective Date: July 1, 2022

Offer available while funding lasts.

• Offer is for existing single-family Vermont residences and rental properties with fewer than five units. (Multifamily properties with five units or more may be eligible for Building Performance.)
• Free services are available through local weatherization organizations to low-income Vermont residents who meet income eligibility guidelines.
• A participating Efficiency Excellence Network contractor must oversee the work.
• Eligible projects achieve minimum air leakage reduction of 10% (as measured by a pre- and post-blower door test), and installation of all recommended health and safety improvements.
• Vermont Gas Systems customers: call (802) 863-4511 x321 or visit www.vermontgas.com to determine eligibility.

• Receive 75% of project costs back, up to $2,000.
• Vermont residents whose annual household income falls at or below the following levels are eligible for 75% of project costs back, up to $5,000. Household income will be verified by Opportunities Credit Union upon enrollment to determine eligibility.

 https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/rebates/list/home-performance-with-energy-star 

Commercial 

 Eligibility

Effective Date: January 1, 2023

Offer subject to change.

• Offer is for existing commercial, mixed use, or multifamily buildings (see below for more information)
• A participating Efficiency Excellence Network contractor must oversee the work
• Eligible projects achieve a minimum air leakage reduction of 10% (as measured by a pre-and post-blower door test), and installation of all recommended health and safety improvements.
• Receive 75% of project costs back, up to $5,000.