Gather your questions and notebook for an Efficiency Vt. presentation on Energy Efficient House Construction at a home under construction.  The Craftsbury Energy Committee will be hosting the gathering on Mon., 3/20, 11 - 12:30, at Eric and Anne Hanson's house, 809 King Farm Rd., Craftsbury Common (driveway is Pageant Hill Rd.)  
   Efficiency Vt. will conduct air tightness and insulation tests with a blower door and an infra red gun.  With the walls and utilities still exposed, they will give a tour on Energy Efficient building construction practices and applications.  Included in the information sharing will be: -Insulation and air tightness - Energy Recovery Ventilator for fresh air - Energy Efficient Intus Windows - Structurally Insulated Panels (SIPs) - Cellulose insulation - Zip System sheathing and tape for air an barrier - Solar gain house design - Insulated concrete slab & sand heat sink - Closed combustion water heater and wood stove; and Soft-start well pump.  The residence will have an off-grid solar electric system later this year. 
    For more information, directions, and to get an idea of the tentative number of people attending, or if you would rather not receive these email notifications, please email:  CEC