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Heating & Energy Assistance Programs

With the high price of energy, many people are worried about heating their homes this coming winter. HelpForVt.org Offers information and links for weatherization and heating assistance.

Heating Assistance

Vermont Fuel Assistance: Vermont’s Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program can help to pay part of your home heating bills. You might be eligible for fuel assistance whether you:  Own your home or rent;  Pay for your heat directly or it’s included in your rent; Rent a room in someone else’s home; or Live in public, subsidized, or Section 8 housing AND your rent includes the cost of heat. The best way to find out if you are eligible for assistance is to apply by going to http://dcf.vermont.gov/esd/fuel_assistance or calling 1-800-479-6151. Fuel Assistance applications are due by August 31 if you want your benefit to be paid directly to your fuel dealer in November. If you apply later, your benefit will be paid directly to your fuel dealer later.

Office of Home Heating Fuel Assistance: toll-free at 1-800-479-6151 or (802) 241-1165. Automated information is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Electric Assistance

Green Mountain Power:  Green Mountain Power is offering a new pilot program, called Energy Support, to help low-income customers with their electric bills. The program offers a 10 percent discount to customers whose income is at or below 200 percent of the federal poverty level. Eligibility varies by size of family, but would typically include a family of four with an income of $41,300. If you believe you qualify for the discount, contact SEVCA (800) 464-4575.

CVPS: SHAREHEAT program – call SEVCA (800) 464-4575

Wood Heat Information

If you are considering using wood heat, check out the Environmental Protection Agency’s various resources to make sure you have safe and efficient heat http://www.epa.gov/woodstoves/efficiently.html