Efficiency Vermont

Our 2026 Better Building by Design (BBD) conference has ended and all that is left is to say “thank you,” to all those who joined us and made it possible. And, once again, thank you to our platinum sponsors @burlingtonelectric , @fwwebbco , @spacepaksystem , Thermal Environment Sales, and VEIC for their support. [Video description: Multiple clips from BBD show sessions, networking, exhibitions, and the keynote. Text on the video reads: “BBD 26 had a live equipment demonstration, more than 60 exhibitors, 10 Best of the Best award winners, almost 50 educational workshops, nearly 900 attendees, and a great keynote!”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

At BBD, Ellen Kahler, Executive Director of Vermont Sustainable Jobs Fund, focused her keynote speech on cultivating effective business practices in uncertain market environments. This inspiring speech focused on how businesses can move forward and grow during uncertain times. [Video description: Ellen Kahler, an older woman with curly grey hair, is standing in front of an Efficiency Vermont banner speaking to the camera.] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

Congratulations to our 2026 Best of the Best award winners. These projects have achieved outstanding results in efficiency, affordability, and electrification. We are thrilled to celebrate these winners and the work that they have put into providing clean and affordable options for Vermonters.     •Workforce Development Innovation: Vermont Adult Learning’s Energy Works Program (statewide) •Efficiency Excellence Network Partner of the Year: Lamos Electric (Franklin) •Efficiency Excellence Network Leadership Award: Johnstone Supply (Williston) •Affordable Housing Innovation (Multifamily Homes): Champlain Housing Trust and Evernorth for the 10th Cavalry Apartments (Colchester) •Performance Excellence (Multifamily Homes): Cathedral Square for Reid Commons (St. Albans) •Affordable Housing Innovation (Single-Family Homes): Central Vermont Habitat for Humanity for 41 Central Street (Randolph) •Performance Excellence (Single-Family Homes): Bellwether Craftsmen and New Frameworks for Rose Hill Lane (Shelburne) •Commercial Resilience Champion: Geobarns, LLC, for Farmer and the Bell (Woodstock) •Small Business Innovation: Duncan Wisniewski Architecture, Alburgh Family Clubhouse (Alburgh) •Large Business Innovation: Studio III Architecture and Scott + Partners Architecture, BETA Technologies Production Facility (South Burlington) [Image description: Each slide features a photo of the winning organization with text below that reads the award they won and their name. The text on the slides is the same as the caption.] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We have rebates 👉🥺👈

Thanks to everyone who entered! And if you didn’t win our Earth Day contest, you can still win big with our $50-$75 air purifier rebate 😀🌬️ [Image description: A photo of the air purifier prize is set against a blue background with hand drawn croci at the bottom. Text in a light purple box cuts across the middle reading: “congratulations Eric Truran.”]

We are thrilled to recognize and celebrate these incredible projects and organizations. From housing to community gathering centers, this work helps provide Vermonters with clean, affordable, and sustainable solutions. [Video description: Peter Walke, EVTs managing director, stands at a podium with a power point to his side. He is introducing our Best of the Best award winners and providing a brief overview of their projects/work.] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

And finally, we would like to thank all of those who are sponsoring our 2026 Better Building by Design (BBD) conference. BBD would not be possible without our sponsors, at all levels. @burlingtonelectric @fwwebbco @spacepaksystem @boschusa @vermont_frames @wdbrownell @emersonswaninc @vgsvt1 @475.supply @bensonwoodhomes @greenmtnpower @huberwood @danforth1884 @johnstonesupply_ @loewenvtnh @panasonic @rstthermal @timberhp.insulatebetter @trane @ventacitysystems @vhvcompany @daikinnortheast @greenmountainsolar @pellergyvt @powerwool #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We would like to thank Thermal Energy Sales, Inc. For being a platinum sponsor for our 2026 Better Building by Design conference.    Thermal Energy Sales, Inc. offers a wide range of HVAC solutions, including air conditioning, heating, ventilation, and energy recovery systems. They support a wide range of industries, including commercial, healthcare, education, and technology.    [Image description: Two men speak across a table at an expo fair. Text in the upper left-hand corner reads: “Thank you for your sponsorship, Thermal Energy Sales, Inc.”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We would like to thank VEIC for being a platinum sponsor for our 2026 Better Building by Design conference.    VEIC’s holistic solutions go beyond reducing greenhouse gas emissions. They also grow local economies, improve public health, and strengthen communities.   [Image description: Rebecca Foster, VEIC’s CEO, is standing at a podium speaking. Text in the upper left-hand corner reads: “Thank you for your sponsorship, VEIC.”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We would like to thank for @fwwebbco being a platinum sponsor for our 2026 Better Building by Design conference.  F.W. Webb Co has 16 areas of expertise, including its core businesses: plumbing, HVAC, refrigeration, and PVF. They have the people, products, and processes to support their customers.    [Image description: A man sits at an F. W. Webb booth talking to someone with their back to the camera. Text in the top right corner reads: “Thank you for your sponsorship, F. W. Webb.”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We would like to thank @spacepaksystem for being a platinum sponsor for our 2026 Better Building by Design conference.  SpacePak provides central heating and cooling systems that increase comfort, save space, and preserve the aesthetics and architectural integrity of homes, with minimal renovation. They are an industry leader in air-to-water heat pump technology.   [Image description: Two women are standing in front of a BBD poster laughing. Text in the top right corner reads: “Thank you for your sponsorship, SpacePak.”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26

We would like to thank the @burlingtonelectric department (BED) for being a platinum sponsor for our 2026 Better Building by Design conference.  BED is Vermont’s largest municipally owned electric utility, serving more than 21,800 customers. BED is the exclusive provider of electric services to the City of Burlington and the Burlington International Airport.    [Image description: A group of colleagues stands around the atrium of the conference hall. Two hug each other. Text in the upper right-hand corner reads: “Thank you for your sponsorship, Burlington Electric Department.”] #EfficiencyVermont #BBD26