Enhanced Income-Qualified Weatherization Rebate
VGS customers who have a qualifying comprehensive weatherization project completed by a BPI contractor (Building Performance Institute) may be eligible for our incentives. Single-family homeowners with a household income less than 120 percent of Vermont’s area median income (AMI), are eligible for a rebate of 75 percent of the project cost up to $5,000. Households with less than 80 percent of area median income are eligible to receive 75 percent of the project cost up to $9,500. Click to learn more about these newly expanded weatherization rebates.
Low Income Weatherization Assistance
We work with Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) to provide assistance with energy-efficiency improvements for qualifying low income VGS customers. These services are available at no cost to qualifying households. We will schedule an energy audit of your home and take steps to make your home more comfortable and less expensive to heat.
For more information and to find out if you qualify, please call CVOEO Weatherization at 1-800-545-1084 or visit the website.
VGS Low Income Discount
The Low Income Assistance Program provides a 20 percent discount on natural gas bills for qualified residential customers. Qualifying income must be less than 185 percent of the Federal poverty level. Eligibility is determined by the Vermont Department for Children and Families (DCF).
For an application or additional information about eligibility, call the DCF Energy Assistance Office at 1-800-775-0516 or visit their website.
WARMTH Program
Since 1986, Vermonters have been helping other Vermonters get through heating crises in emergency situations with the WARMTH Support Program. Your donations are distributed to participating Community Action Agencies, which provide counseling and referral services and administer WARMTH funds, making sure that every dollar you contribute goes directly to a Vermonter in need. You can help by making a tax-deductible donation of any amount through CVOEO or you can set up a recurring donation on your VGS bill.
Call us at 802-863-4511, ext. 250 or mail the WARMTH form with your donation to: WARMTH, CVOEO, P.O. Box 1603, Burlington, VT 05402.
Crisis Fuel Assistance
Vermonters who experience a financial crisis during the winter months may get help paying their utility bills. Call Community Action at 802-863-6248 in Burlington or 802-527-7392 in St. Albans.
Additional Resources
Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO)
255 S Champlain St, Burlington – 862-2771 or 1-800-287-7971
- Addison Community Action: 338-2285
- Chittenden Community Action: 863-6248
- Franklin Community Action: 527-7392 or 800-300-7392
Low Income Assistance Program (LIAP)
800-775-0516
Department of Children and Families
119 Pearl St, John Zampieri Building, Burlington
20 Houghton St, Room 313, Saint Albans
800-479-6151
Salvation Army
64 Main St, Burlington – 864-6991
*Social Service office is open Mon, Wed and Fri from 9 a.m.- 12 noon. Call for an appointment if not able to come at these times.
Joseph’s House
113 Elmwood Ave, Burlington – 951-4290
*By appointment only. Call during office hours to schedule. Office hours are Tue, Wed, Thu from 10am to 4pm
Vermont 2-1-1
866-652-4636
*211 has the most current list of resources by county.
Vermont Catholic Charities
55 Joy Dr, South Burlington – 658-6111
*Catholic Charities offers a wide range of support including assistance with outstanding utility or fuel bills
COTS
95 North Ave, Burlington – 861-0110 or 864-7402
*By appointment only. Call during office hours to schedule – Office hours are Mon-Fri from 10am to 4pm
Joint Urban Ministry Project (JUMP)
38 S. Winooski Ave, Burlington – 862-4501
*Call for phone interviews and appointment scheduling. Office hours are Tue, Wed, Thu from 10am to 4pm
Age Well VT – formerly Champlain Valley Agency on Aging
76 Pearl St #201, Essex Junction – 800-642-5119
*Age Well also has offices in Middlebury and St. Albans by appointment only. Please call for more information. Office hours are Mon-Fri 8:30am to 4:30pm
Cancer Patient Support Program
University of Vermont Medical Center
111 Colchester Ave, Burlington
802-488-5495