A Dummy’s Guide for Home Energy Upgrades workshop will be held Thursday, Nov. 21 at 7 p.m. in the Wilton Library. Workshop attendees will learn how to save money on utility bills while having a more comfortable home. Presenters will explain the benefits of weatherization, air sealing, solar and alternative options for heating and cooling your home such as ductless heat pumps.
The workshop will review why ductless heat pumps are an affordable heating alternative to traditional methods such as oil, propane, or electric baseboard. Ductless heat pumps are widely used in Europe and Asia as heating and cooling systems and are increasing in popularity here in the US.
Connecticut rebates, incentives and financing options that help reduce the upfront cost of these energy efficiency measures will also be discussed. Two Wilton residents will be providing testimonials about their experience of implementing additional energy efficiency measures including solar and insulation. An approved home energy contractor will be present to answer questions.
Interested residents can register for by calling 203.762.3950, ext. 213 or by going to www.wiltonlibrary.org and click on “Events”.
Residents who are not able to attend please consider having a Home Energy Solutions visit, EnergizeCT’s, residential in-home energy assessment service that provides energy-saving services and solutions. Please visit http://www.energizect.com/residents/ for more information.
This event is part of the Wilton Go Green/Wilton Library Association “Green Speaker Series” hosted by the Wilton Library. Wilton Go Green is promoting the Wilton Energy Challenge, calling on all residents to take action to have a more energy efficient home.
Representatives from Next Step Living, a residential energy efficiency and renewable energy company and approved vendor by the State of Connecticut will be presenting. Please visit www.nextstepliving.org for more information. Next Step Living is working with Wilton Go Green to encourage Wilton ratepayers to increase residential energy efficiency. For each completed heat pump and solar assessment, Next Step Living will contribute $50 towards the completion of the “Wilton Loop” section of the Norwalk River Valley Trail.