The Energy Co-op of Vermont works with the organizations listed here to deliver oil, kerosene and wood pellets to Co-op members who need the fuel but are unable to pay for the service.
Seasonal Fuel Assistance
| Availability: | Submit an application after July 1 and before the last day of February. The best time to apply is July 15th through August 31st. |
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| Income: | Up to 185% of federal poverty levels |
| Season: | November 1st through April 30 |
| Pays for: | Oil, kerosene or wood pellet deliveries. Seasonal Fuel Assistance may NOT be used for service work. |
| Contact: | Vermont’s Seasonal Fuel Assistance Program |
| Phone: | (802) 241-1165 or 1-800-479-6151 (toll-free) |
Crisis Fuel Assistance
| Availability: | It’s winter, you have no money and you’re facing an emergency (you’re out of oil or close to running out). |
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| Income: | Up to 200% of federal poverty levels |
| Season: | From the last Monday in November through the second Friday in April. |
| Pays for: | Oil and kerosene deliveries. |
| Contact: | Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) or Capstone Community Action (Central Vermont) |
| Phone: | Chittenden County: (802) 863-6248 or 1-800-287-7971 (toll-free). Grand Isle County: (802) 527-7392 or 1-800-300-7392 (toll-free). Washington or Lamoille Counties: (802)-479-5353 or 1-800-639-1053 (toll-free). |
Global Partners
| Availability: | You’re on a limited income and are unable to pay for an oil or kerosene delivery. |
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| Income: | As determined by CVOEO. |
| Season: | Starting late fall and continuing until 3,000 gallons have been delivered. |
| Pays for: | A total of 1,500 – 3,000 gallons of oil donated by Global Partners, LLC, owners of the oil terminal on Flynn Avenue in Burlington. Each delivery is 125 gallons. |
| Contact: | Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) |
| Phone: | (802) 863-6248 or 1-800-287-7971. |
WARMTH
| Availability: | You’re in an emergency situation because you’re out of oil or are close to running out. |
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| Income: | Up to 200% of federal poverty levels |
| Season: | October through May. |
| Pays for: | Up to $200 per delivery for no more than three deliveries during the season. |
| Contact: | Champlain Valley Office of Economic Opportunity (CVOEO) or Capstone Community Action (Central Vermont) |
| Phone: | Chittenden County: (802) 863-6248 or 1-800-287-7971 (toll-free). Grand Isle County: (802) 527-7392 or 1-800-300-7392 (toll-free). Washington or Lamoille Counties: (802)-479-5353 or 1-800-639-1053 (toll-free). |
VT HAP Program
| Availability: | Have experienced a financial hardship associated with the coronovirus pandemic after January 21, 2020. |
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| Income: | Up to 150% or less than the area median income. (County limits may vary.) |
| Season: | Accepting applications until further notice |
| Pays for: | You can apply for assistance with the following home-related expenses:
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| Contact: | VHFA Homeowner Assistance Program |
| Phone: | (833) 221-4208 |
For Renters - VERAP Program
| Availability: | VERAP provides financial assistance for renters to help pay for rent and rental arrears and other expenses related to housing due to the COVID-19 pandemic. (Up to $10,000 maximum combined total) |
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| Income: | Household income at 80% or less of county median income. |
| Season: | Applications accepted until further notice |
| Pays for: | Electricity, Natural gas, Water and sewer, Trash removal, Fuel oil and other energy costs |
| Phone: | (833) 488-3727 (toll-free) |
Other Programs for Fuel Assistance in Vermont:
| Availability: | Occasional help may be provided by the organizations listed below. |
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| Income: | Limited income or demonstrated need. |
| Pays for: | Oil or kerosene deliveries, partial payment. |
| Contact: | Salvation Army. |
| Phone: | Burlington: (802)-864-6991 Central Vermont: (802)-476-5301 |
| Contact: | Champlain Valley Agency on Aging |
| Phone: | (802)-865-0360 |
| Contact: | Central Vermont Council on Aging |
| Phone: | (802)-479-0531 |
However, it is important to heed the warning signs of energy loss before those small annoyances turn into bigger problems. Here are some common symptoms of home energy loss.