E-Bikes as primary transportation: Moderate- and low-income Vermonters qualify for rebates on e-bikes that used as primary transportation. (This does not apply to e-bikes used for recreation). Learn more
Mow Electric
This site goes over all the benefits of using electric mowers and other electric lawn care equipment. Lots of information on the advantages of the equipment and rebates are offered by the Vermont electric utilities.
For low- and moderate-income people
Each nonprofit listed below has guidelines on who qualifies. It is based on income and number of people in the household. Many homes report 35% savings after receiving help. You will be more comfortable, save money, increase the value of your home, lower emissions and help others keep their electric rates low. Property owners who rent to people who qualify also get these services for free.
Visit your local weatherization agency's webpage to learn how to apply and where to learn more:
AREA |
WEATHERIZATION OFFICE |
INFORMATION |
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Bennington & Rutland counties |
BROC Weatherization |
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Central VT |
Capstone Weatherization |
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Northeast Kingdom |
NETO Weatherization |
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Northwest Vermont |
Champlain Valley Weatherization |
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Southeast Vermont |
SEVCA Weatherization |
SEVCA Application Forms |
Vermont WRAP (Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program)
Are you a client of: Green Mountain Power, Ludlow Electric, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Vermont Gas or Burlington Electric? You may qualify for significant savings through WRAP. Even if your power company is not on this list, check with them as they may have come onboard.
WRAP is a 2-year pilot program, funded by the state and overseen by the Vermont Housing Finance Agency (VHFA). WRAP allows households at or above the 80%-125% median income level for their area, to spread out the cost of weatherization, heat pumps, etc. into a small monthly payments on their electric bills — “sometimes as low as $15-$20 a bill.” Even with rebates available, there are often up-front costs for energy-saving measures. For those who do not qualify for low-income help, which is free, WRAP allows them to spread out the up-front costs over several years.
Vermont Interfaith Power and Light can guide houses of worship on going green. They have grants for energy audits for houses of worship and/or parsonages and some grant money to help pay for energy efficiency work.
The Preachers' Aid Society of New England allows you to draw up to $15,000, over ten years in very low interests loans to help you make your retirement home more efficient. Many things from window shades to heat pumps and solar qualify. Learn more