WEATHERIZE PLAINFIELD & CORNISH II is the second program from our Energy Committees to help residents save money, stay warm, and reduce their energy usage by weatherizing their homes. Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish is also a key component in our Towns' campaign to reach 100% renewable electricity by 2030, followed by 100% renewable transportation, heating and cooling by 2050. Improved energy efficiency, achievable through weatherization, is crucial to achieving these goals.
What does it mean to Weatherize my home?
Weatherizing your home involves making physical home improvements, such as insulation and air sealing, to reduce energy costs, improve comfort, and resolve issues such as ice dams, moisture, mold, cold spots and drafts. Improvements often focus on basement and attic areas.
How do I weatherize my home?
Your first step is to identify and hire a specialized contractor who will perform an energy audit to assess your home's current energy efficiency and identify the best energy saving opportunities for your home and budget. Scroll down to find upcoming events and a step-by-step guide.
How much will it COST?
Every home is different. Cost typically ranges from under $5,000 to over $12,000, with average energy savings of 20-25%. Alternatively, you might try some "do-it-yourself" energy efficiency improvements or invest in a deep energy retrofit to reduce energy use by 50% or more.
Rebates up to $4,000 (eligibility based on fuel use per square foot) are available from NHSaves on a first-come-first-serve basis. If interested, apply IMMEDIATELY at energyaudit.nhsaves.com. Funding is extremely limited for Liberty Utilities customers in 2020. Check your eligibility and submit the application now to get on the 2020 waitlist.
Download our NHSaves Rebate Guide for step-by-step instructions.
Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish and our associated contractors are available to ALL homeowners whether they participate in the rebate program or not.
Come to our Weatherize 2020 Kick Off meeting to get started!
Wednesday, January 22, 7:00-9:00 pm in the Music Room at the Plainfield Elementary School (92 Bonner Rd)
NHSaves staff and Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish volunteers will be on hand to answer all your questions about weatherizing your home and the NHSaves weatherization rebate program.
Meet and chat with the qualified contractors on the
Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish contact list. Vital Communities will also give a presentation on the basics of home energy efficiency and weatherization, including the costs and benefits of
investing in air sealing and insulation upgrades.
Light refreshments provided. Snow date (if needed) is Wed. Jan. 29
(See for cancellation announcements.)
Your Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish Step-by-Step Guide
The following resources were specially developed by Vital Communities for our Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish program. If you have questions, contact sarah@vitalcommunities.org
Scheduling your Energy Audit
Reviewing your Audit Report and Making a Decision
Who to Contact if You Have Questions Additional Resources You will find other related resources at
vitalcommunities.org/energy/weatherize/resources, including: Information about other rebate programs from NHSaves can be found at
nhsaves.com.
Brought to you by... Weatherize Plainfield & Cornish is brought to you by
The Plainfield Energy Committee, in conjunction with The Cornish Energy Committee with help from
Vital Communities and
NHSaves.
