Delivering Comprehensive Decarbonization in Existing Homes

A comprehensive home energy retrofit program known as Total Energy Pathways (or TEP) is being developed and implemented in Vermont. This program builds off the successes of Zero Energy Now, a VT pilot version of the program in 2016-2017, and applies a coordinated strategy of weatherization, heat pumps, biofuels, and solar PV – which in pilot phase delivered more than 60% fossil fuel and electric grid savings across 24 projects in existing Vermont homes. Now back in 2021 with a revitalized program model, this session takes lessons learned and shares actual pre- and post-project savings results, along with a discussion of the future of Total Energy Pathways outside of Vermont. Additional session topics include workforce training opportunities for contractors to secure more profitable retrofit projects. Participants – especially program administrators and home performance contractors – are invited to learn more about a program that has the potential to deliver exceptional results to homeowners and move their state substantially towards their building electrification and clean energy goals.