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.
In 2012, LEAP added a second office in northern Virginia and began offering a variety of services there. While our focus is on the greater Charlottesville and Northern Virginia regions, we've worked with partners and provided services and programs across most of Virginia. As we like to say, "every community needs a LEAP."
In 2012, LEAP added a second office in northern Virginia and began offering a variety of services there. While our focus is on the greater Charlottesville and Northern Virginia regions, we've worked with partners and provided services and programs across most of Virginia. As we like to say, "every community needs a LEAP."
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Reviews (6)
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
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.
Graham Scharf
Oct 02, 2021
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Bradley Henlen
Sep 28, 2021
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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
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
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.
