Vermont Assistance Programs
Whether you live in Vermont or New York there are many programs available . There are also many tips that can help us all to decrease our consumption, save money, conserve our resources, and protect on environment. It’s true. Current legislation has authorized federal tax credits for energy efficiency for consumers at 30% of the cost, up to $1500, in 2009 and 2010 for existing homes. The tax credit is limited to energy saving home improvements, such as windows and doors, insulation, roofs, Heating, Ventilation, Air Conditioning, water heaters of the non-solar type and biomass stoves.
The following information sources are provided for you reference:
- VT LIHEAP
The Fuel Assistance Program is funded entirely by federal dollars through LIHEAP (Low-Income Home Energy Assistance Program) from the Administration for Children and Families Vermont Seasonal Fuel Assistance. http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/esd/fuel_assistance - Bennington Rutland Opportunity Council (BROC)
Community Action in Southwestern Vermont is committed support and educate individuals and families to be self-sufficient in their employment, homes and communities through family stabilization and development; education, training and job creation; affordable housing; and expanding community awareness and advocacy in a nurturing environment of respect and dignity ever mindful of cultural diversity.
http://www.broc.org/ - Vermont’s Weatherization Program
Vermont’s Weatherization Program is designed to help low income residents — particularly older Vermonters, people with disabilities, and families with children — to save fuel and money by improving the energy efficiency of their homes.
http://www.dcf.state.vt.us/oeo/weatherization - Vermont Fuel Dealers
The Vermont Fuel Dealers Association is a non-profit organization of companies in the fuel and heating business. Today, VFDA has over 300 member companies, OSI is one of them.
http://www.vermontfuel.com/Vermont_Fuel_Dealers_Association/Home.html - Click here for an overview of Vermont’s Assistance Programs on Vermont Fuel Dealers Website. http://www.vermontfuel.com/Vermont_Fuel_Dealers_Association/LIHEAP.html
- Vermont’s Homeowner Incentives for Renewables, Efficiency
This site lists all incentive program in the state of Vermont for Renewable Efficiency including Solar installation that we can provide to you.
http://www.dsireusa.org/library/includes/maphomeownerall.cfm?State=VT&CurrentPageId=1&RE=1&EE=1
