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Questions about your home energy bills? Looking for ways to reduce costs, make your home more comfortable, or add solar to the mix? After helping more than 13,000 of your neighbors with energy efficiency and solar since 2010, we've got answers.?Buscas informacion en espanol? Haga clic aqui. Map out a course to lower energy bills and create a more comfortable environment for your home or business.

Weatherization increases the energy efficiency of homes and businesses, while contributing to good air quality, comfort and health. LEAP is a nonprofit that matches you with the best programs, contractors, and financing options available in your area. You get valuable home upgrades like energy efficiency and solar panels - customized to your needs and budget.

As a third-party organization, we provide unbiased advice focused on helping with your energy efficiency and solar needs, outside of the sales process. We help you understand your options, and we're on your side every step of the way. Tree of Life Ministries, Dominion Energy, and the Local Energy Alliance Program Collaborate to Reduce Energy Burden in Transitional Housing.
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Our story began in the fall of 2009, when the City of Charlottesville and County of Albemarle jointly applied for and won a competitive grant to fund a community-based energy efficiency organization. After the formation of our Governance Board, the Local Energy Alliance Program (LEAP) was incorporated as a 501(c)(3) nonprofit in 2010.
Reviews (10)
Tish Jennings
Tish Jennings
Dec 29, 2021
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I waited until the current cold snap to write my review because I wanted a real test of the insulation work they did for us. Today I am very happy to report that our house is warmer than ever thanks to the energy audit and weatherization work they did. A real test was our master bathroom. This room juts out of the upper story in a way that's difficult to insulate. Each hear when the temperature dropped way below freezing, like today, the pipes froze. During the cold periods this room was reliably around 50 degrees, pretty cold for a bathroom! Well last night I turned on the space heater in this
Michael Brophy
Michael Brophy
Nov 24, 2021
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LEAP did an awesome job helping me understand options to improve the energy efficiency of my house. The report was super clear and they gave easy next steps with vendor recommendations.
Mary Donn Liles
Mary Donn Liles
Nov 15, 2021
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Ross Wood conducted an energy assessment on my condo on November 23, 2021. I am looking forward to receiving the report but I am giving LEAP five stars because Mr. Wood found a major gas leak in the utility room of the condo. Washington Gas was called and responded by sending techs out who confirmed the leak and immediately proceeded with the repair. Mr. Wood and LEAP may have saved several lives by preventing an explosion.
Gordon Walker
Gordon Walker
Nov 03, 2021
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Replaced all of our lightbulbs with LED that look and work better than the CFL and incandescent bulbs we had.
They also provide detailed instructions for improving attic insulation and door weatherstriping.
Brenda Braxton
Brenda Braxton
Nov 02, 2021
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Working with LEAP was great. They made a thorough assessment of my home and made very good recommendations. We subsequently added insulation to the attic and added a bathroom exhaust fan. They were professional throughout the whole process. The office was extremely responsive and pleasant. I highly recommend calling them.
Graham Scharf
Graham Scharf
Oct 02, 2021
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LEAP was great. They came and did a thorough energy assessment - using infrared to find heat leak and a whole house pressure test to see how "tight" the house is - in addition to inspecting windows and doors, venting, etc. I highly recommend their assessment!
Bradley Henlen
Bradley Henlen
Sep 28, 2021
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The Charlottesville team truly solved my energy problems. Kara and Ross have been exceptional at managing this project. The crew was very professional. My electrical was cut 40-45%. I expect the savings to well exceed 50% this winter with their solution (new handler/attic insulation).
Marie Hare
Marie Hare
Sep 04, 2021
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LEAP associates have been professional, knowledgeable and customer-oriented. Their patience and thoroughness deserve recognition as well. It has been enjoyable working with them all!
Alyson Brindle
Alyson Brindle
Apr 11, 2021
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I had originally posted a negative review after having a home energy audit conducted in early March. We were frustrated that the infrared scanning had not been done and were not hearing back from LEAP/had not received our report.
After posting our review, both the office administrator and a manager personally reached out to apologize for the lack of communication, and a second- free- appointment was offered to conduct the infrared test.
We have since received our full report in a timely manner and have found the analysis and recommendations to be very helpful. The blower door and infrared tests
Kyle Boatright
Kyle Boatright
Mar 19, 2021
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The service provided by LEAP is an incredible value. A comprehensive energy evaluation of the home is provided for a truly nominal cost. There seems to be no other agenda to sell additional products or services and the evaluation was done relatively quickly and professionally. If one is looking to understand how to make ones home more energy efficient then the next thing to do is book an appointment with LEAP immediately.