Homeowners & Renters
No Cost Weatherization
Capstone provides weatherization services free of charge to central Vermonters who meet income and other qualifications. Trained professionals will review the problem areas in your home and identify the most cost-effective steps that can be taken to increase comfort, reduce heat loss, and ensure safety.
If you are seeking No-Cost Weatherization, please fill out our application:
To raise awareness about Capstone’s Weatherization Program, we’re hosting our first-ever Weatherization Art Contest — and you’re invited to participate!
Each year, two winners will get $100 gift cards and have their art featured on our Weatherization page.
Contest Details:
Submissions due by August 1, 2025 to be considered.
Each submission must include:
1. A completed eligible weatherization application OR
2. A referral form for 3 Vermont households who may qualify for the weatherization programs.
- To win our youth division you must be under 18 years old.
- To win our adult division you must be over 18 years old.
- Sorry, Capstone Weatherization staff relatives are not eligible.
- Contest winners will be announced on August 18, 2025.
Questions and to learn more call our Weatherization Department at 877-919-2299.
Mail or drop off your submission to:
Capstone Community Action
Attention: Weatherization Department
20 Gable Place, Barre, VT 05641
Click on the link to the Weatherization Coloring Book.
Click on the link for the Weatherization Application.
Click on the link for the Weatherization Referral Form.
Need help applying for weatherization services? Join Capstone Community Action on July 31 and August 28 from 3–6 PM at 20 Gable Place in Barre. Our Weatherization team will help you fill out your application—and while you’re here, enjoy a free slice of pizza and a bottle of water on us!
EnergySmart of Vermont
EnergySmart of Vermont is a social enterprise of Capstone Community Action. We are an energy renovation contracting company. We help building owners make their buildings more efficient and comfortable, and less expensive to heat and cool. The profits from our contracting projects flow back into the community and help fund many services that Capstone provides.
This program is currently inactive.
