NOTE: Enrollment for new budget customers is closed for this season.
What is a Budget Payment Plan?
One of the biggest challenges that Vermont homeowners face is getting hit with their highest fuel bills at the worst time - right after the holidays. In fact, 80% of your heating bills probably come in just five months.
We understand that this can create an extra burden. But it doesn't have to. One of the benefits of Co-op membership is the option to enroll in our Budget Payment Plans for heating oil and kerosene. These plans allow our members spread their bills over a longer period of time, and it doesn't cost a penny more - you actually get an eight cents a gallon discount!
Budget Payment Plan for Heating Oil and Kerosene
To calculate your monthly payments, we estimate your annual fuel bill by multiplying your normal fuel use by this year's projected prices. Then we split the total dollar amount into lower, even, monthly payments. If you are currently enrolled in a budget plan, we will automatically calculate your new monthly payment and adjust your payment in your July statement.
*Important Information for Will Call or On Hold Customers:
Any customers that choose to be on Will Call or On Hold are responsible for contacting the Co-op to schedule any deliveries. If you want to go on automatic delivery, you MUST email the co-op to be changed to automatic delivery. On Hold or Will Call customers that request a delivery or sign up for prebuy, will NOT change your account to an automatic delivery. To avoid extra fees, you MUST notify the Co-op 7-10 business days in advance of your needed delivery. If you run out of fuel and need a delivery before our scheduled route in your area, a $75 restart fee and a $200 special delivery fee will apply, effective July 1st , 2024.
By Brian Gray
Every Vermont homeowner can relate to that sinking feeling you get when you open that mid-winter energy bill. Perhaps it's in the middle of January when your holiday bills come...