Recently, we were able to offer our full services, including an energy assessment and two rounds of weatherization, all completely for free for one local resident. In addition, this resident took other upgrades into her own hands and replaced old knob and tube wiring, and successfully got vermiculite removed from her attic after our team identified and collected the samples of the hazard.
The goals of the program are to train members to conduct home energy assessments, perform home energy improvements, and complete the much-needed work to improve the efficiency of Duluth’s aging housing stock. Now is the time to join the Energy Training Corps, as energy jobs in Minnesota are booming.
As winter approaches, homes can start to remind us of their quirks and struggles. Cold leaks, ice dams, and high energy bills are just a few examples that homeowners face as the weather becomes colder. The Eco3 Energy Team can help residents learn more about their homes and teach ways to save energy and money.
After our termination earlier this year, the Eco3 AmeriCorps programs are back! The Energy Training Corps and VISTA Programs are hard at work, planning our next program year. Learn more about what has happened and sign up on our interest form to be notified when applications open.
As a result of a new federal law, residential tax credits for energy efficiency improvements are ending soon. Now is the time to make your energy upgrades. There are currently credits in place for EVs, electric panels, heat pumps, and more.
As summer begins, wildfires have been on the rise in our region, causing moderate to extreme air quality alerts. The Eco3 Energy Team wanted to remind our community of the importance of air quality safety.
As we have wrapped up another winter season of home energy assessments for people across our community, we wanted to give a shout-out to our staff member completing all of those assessments, Tristen! Tristen has been our Community Energy Specialist since 2017.
As the snow begins to fall, now is a great time to make sure your home is properly weatherized for the cold winter months. The Eco3 Energy Team can help you with weatherization questions and needs. Check out our website for weatherization options and to sign up for a home assessment.
Eco3 is developing an Energy Training Corps. This AmeriCorps program is an entry into the energy efficiency workforce and will equip members with energy industry certifications. Members will learn the basics of energy assessment, weatherization protocols, and help people improve their housing stock.
As part of our work with the RE-AMP Network, we are participating in the free Home Energy Office Hours program.
Eco3 worked with volunteer groups from Essentia Health, Architecture Advantage, UMD, College of Saint Scholastica, and Northwoods. Check out how these organizations helped us further advance our projects in Lincoln Park.
In January we participated in a workshop series called Sustainable Duluth hosted by the City of Duluth. One of our Energy experts presented on simple ways to make a home more efficient.