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Find similar grantsAffordable Community Renewable Energy (ACRE) Program is sponsored by Vermont Public Service Department. Offers economic assistance to low-income Vermonters through community renewable energy projects, including community solar.
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Payment Assistance — Vermont Electric Coop The following links connect you with a list of programs and agencies that may provide assistance to consumers in paying their bills. Download application form for Affordable Community Renewable Energy Program here! Affordable Community Renewable Energy Program (ACRE) - NOW OPEN!
The ACRE program has recently received additional funding and applications have opened again. An application form is available here . In partnership with the state of Vermont, VEC is offering the Affordable Community Renewable Energy Program (ACRE), a no-cost sponsorship in our community solar arrays for VEC members who income-qualify.
VEC members who qualify and enroll in this program will receive a $45 bill credit every month on their electric bill for 5 years (60 months). There is no up-front payment or any additional charge to these members. To be eligible, you must be a residential member of Vermont Electric Co-op and have a total gross household income at or below 185 percent of the federal poverty level (based on the number of people in the household).
If you have questions about this program, please call VEC member services at 802-635-2331 or email [email protected] Addison Community Action-CVOEO Addison County Community Action Group DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 156 South Village Green, Suite 201, Middlebury, VT 05753 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Northeast Kingdom Community Action, Inc. (NEKCA) Northeast Vermont Area Agency on Aging 481 Summer Street, Suite 101 802-748-5182 or 1-800-642-5119 DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 67 Eastern Avenue, Suite 7 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Champlain Valley Office of Economic Development DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 1193 North Avenue Suite 5 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Champlain Valley Agency on Aging 76 Pearl Street, Suite 201 802-865-0360 or 1-800-639-2084 Franklin and Grand Isle County Franklin-Grand Isle Community Action (CVOEO) 802-527-7392 or 1-800-300-7392 DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 20 Houghton Street, Room 313 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Capstone Community Action, Inc. DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 63 Professional Drive, Suite 4 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Orleans and Essex counties Northeast Kingdom Community Action NEKCA Island Pond: 802-723-5276 DCF-ESD Department of Children & Families Economic Services Division District Office (Prevention, Assistance, Transition & Health Access) 100 Main Street, Suite 240 https://dcf. vermont.
gov/esd Northeast Employment and Training Organization NETO Northeast Vermont Area Agency on Aging 481 Summer Street, Suite 101 802-748-5182 or 1-800-642-5119 Other Agencies or Service Providers Office of Home Heating Fuel Assistance Vermont 2-1-1 is a confidential service, helping people throughout Vermont by providing easy access to information and resources available to help with everyday needs and difficult times.
For more information dial 2-1-1 from your phone or visit www. vermont211. org .
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