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Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) Implementation Grants is sponsored by Vermont Buildings and General Services (supported by Vermont's Regional Planning Commissions, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, Efficiency Vermont, and VECAN). MERP provides funding to help communities become more energy resilient, reduce energy use and operating costs, and curb greenhouse gas emissions.
This includes promoting renewable energy, thermal improvements, and fuel switching in municipal buildings and facilities.
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Municipal Energy Resilience Program | Buildings and General Services Purchasing and Contracting Design & Construction Division Planning & Property Management Government Business Services Vermont Information Centers Division Municipal Energy Resilience Program Energy Resilience Assessments Municipal Energy Revolving Fund (MERF) State Facilities Electric Vehicle Charging Vermont State Curator's Office Implementation Grant Quarterly Report Form Implementation Grant Reporting due dates: Quarter 1 Reporting Period : July 1-September 30 (checks dated within reporting period), DUE: October 31 st Quarter 2 Reporting Period : October 1-December 31 (checks dated within reporting period), DUE: January 31 st Quarter 3 Reporting Period : January 1-March 31 (checks dated within reporting period), DUE: April 30 th Quarter 4 Reporting Period : April 1-June 30 (checks dated within reporting period), DUE: July 31 st Mini-Grant Reporting due date: Annually every state fiscal year : July 1-June 30, DUE: July 31 st 2022 Acts and Resolves No.172 MERP FAQ - Updated 08.
17. 2026.
pdf Department of Finance and Management's Federal Pandemic Funding Resources: A guide to State ARPA funding Climate Pollution Reduction Grants from the Inflation Reduction Act ARPA FAQs from the Vermont League of Cities and Towns (VLCT) Wanda Minoli — Commissioner Brian Sewell — State Energy Program Manager Marty Gillies — MERP Coordinator Doug Wells — MERP Project Manager Megan Fuller — MERP Grant Administrator Municipal Energy Resilience Program Our Municipal Expansion of the State Energy Management Program We are excited to extend the energy savings and resilience concept of the State Energy Management Program to Vermont municipalities.
The Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) provides staff support, application and technical assistance, and funding to increase energy resilience, reduce energy use and operating costs, and curb greenhouse gas emissions by promoting weatherization, thermal improvements, fuel switching, renewable energy, battery storage, electric vehicle charging, and enhanced comfort in municipal buildings.
Act 172 (2022) gave MERP $45 million to support dependable and sustainable connections to critical municipal services for all Vermonters. Municipally owned buildings in cities, towns, incorporated villages, fire districts, and all other governmental incorporated units (except school districts) are eligible.
MERP targets communities in need of energy resilience investments, often having excessive energy burden (the portion of income spent on heating, electricity, and transportation). Visit Efficiency Vermont's webpage and view Efficiency Vermont's 2019 report on Vermont's energy burden to learn more. Though MERP draws on the 2019 report, Efficiency Vermont released an updated report in August 2023 that is also worth checking out.
Up to $4,000 Community Capacity Building Mini Grants Free building Energy Resilience Assessments Up to $500,000 Implementation Grants for weatherization, thermal efficiency, and supplementing/replacing fossil fuel heating systems with more efficient renewable or electric versions BGS is partering with Vermont's Regional Planning Commissions (RPCs) , Vermont League of Cities and Towns , Efficiency Vermont , and Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network to develop and implement MERP.
RPCs will also assist with grant and assessment applications and provide programming and technical assistance.
Find your RPC contact for MERP Addison County Regional Planning Commission (ACRPC) Adam Lougee – Executive Director Jolyon Larson – Energy Planner Lamoille County Planning Commission (LCPC) Victoria Hellwig – Planner Marc Mastrangelo – Assistant Planner Rutland Regional Planning Commission (RRPC) Maggie O'Brien – Regional Planner Bennington County Regional Commission (BCRC) Callie Fishburn – Regional Planner/Energy Program Coordinator Mount Ascutney Regional Commission (MARC) Martha Harrison – Planner Two Rivers-Ottauquechee Regional Commission (TRORC) Central Vermont Planning Commission (CVRPC) Sam Lash – Planner, Energy and Climate Northeastern Vermont Development Association (NVDA) Carter Finegan – MERP Coordinator Allie Webster – Energy Planner Alison Low – Senior Planner Windham Regional Commission (WRC) Mike McConnell – Senior Planner Chittenden County Regional Planning Commission (CCRPC) Ann Janda – Senior Energy Project Manager Northwest Regional Planning Commission (NRPC) Marlena Valenta – Energy and Climate Planner For Important Program Updates Frequently Asked Questions MERP FAQ - Updated 08.
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pdf Upcoming Events / Materials September 18, 2026: Pawlet Geothermal Groundbreaking Advanced Wood Heat Assistance Application for Schools & Municipalities November 12 2024: Press Release for MERP Implementation Award Announcement Please check out our press release regarding the MERP Implementation Grant Award deployment September 17 2024: EBC Sixth Annual New England Energy Leadership Conference MERP highlighted as a leading state energy program by the Environmental Business Council of New England ( beginning at the 31:30 timestamp ) September 13 2024: MERP Implementation Grant Webinar in partnership with VECAN A webinar hosted to discuss the application process and eligibility requirements for the MERP Implementation Grant September 19 2023: MERP Assessments Begin in Canaan!
Please check out our press release for progress on this phase of MERP. April 18 2023: MERP Webinar with Vermont League of Cities and Towns An overview of the program with updated information on grants and assessments. March 20 2023: Lamoille County ARPA Resource Meeting A discussion on State ARPA infrastructure resources (including MERP) available to all Vermont municipalities.
January 23 2023: Orange County ARPA Resource Meeting A discussion on State ARPA infrastructure resources (including MERP) available to all Vermont municipalities. December 13 2022: Vermont Energy and Climate Action Network Conference—Municipal Energy Resilience and Act 172 Visit the VECAN Conference 2022 webpage for more information.
According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Existing buildings owned by cities, towns, fire districts, incorporated villages, and all other governmental incorporated units (except school districts) in Vermont. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows up to $500,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Municipal Energy Resilience Program (MERP) Implementation Grants is funded by Vermont Buildings and General Services (supported by Vermont's Regional Planning Commissions, Vermont League of Cities and Towns, Efficiency Vermont, and VECAN). Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Vermont. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
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