Many Marshfield/Plainfield homeowners have weatherized their homes and are saving on their fuel expense. Savings usually amount to 30% or more. It is not unusual for a homeowner to receive a return on investment of 20% -- try to get that from other investment options. The payback period normally is 5 to 7 years for the cost of improvements.

We know from more than 90 Home Energy visits in Marshfield that there are many homes using twice and some three times the heating fuel compared with a well air-sealed and insulated house of the same size. Usually there are opportunities in these houses where a particular significant heat loss can be corrected at little expense.

The Marshfield/Plainfield Energy Group is sponsoring a Button Up weatherization workshop on December 9 th from 1:30 to 3:30 PM at Old Schoolhouse Common in Marshfield Village. This workshop will include:

1) A professional presentation on how to identify and reduce heat loss from buildings
2) Testimonials from homeowners who have weatherized
3) Home Energy Visit by Energy Committee (testimonials, content and sign-ups)
4) Weatherization contractor tables and Audit sign-ups

If you have not weatherized, we invite you to the learn more about the reasons to proceed and the experience of others who have weatherized.