Provides information and referrals for community, regional, and state services. The program also offers transportation to medical appointments, friendly visiting, medical equipment loans, assistance with minor home repairs and household chores, community programs on wellness issues and other topics, and an emergency fuel fund. All services are performed by volunteers.

Provides financial assistance for heating and utility expenses. Also acts as an advocate for the client with their fuel supplier. One Assist Per Household in a 12 Month Period

Provides limited financial assistance to individuals and families in need, for expenses that include vehicle fuel, rent, heat, food, and electricity and other utilities. Assistance is dependent upon adequate funding. Provides payment directly to service providers. May also provide gas and food vouchers. Service providers will be contacted to verify payment status.

Provides a 25% discount off the monthly charge for energy use (regardless of what the electricity is used for). This is an ongoing program with no time limit. Applicants must re-apply each year. The program also offers ongoing arrears forgiveness for NEW ENROLLEES. Once enrolled in the program, you must call to report any changes to your household income or household members within 10 business days. Failure to report changes will make you ineligible for the program and may result in legal action against you for discounts improperly received.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides limited financial assistance for utilities. In addition, offers limited rent assistance and undesignated financial assistance in emergencies. There is a maximum limit on financial assistance per year per household.

Provides limited financial assistance to help pay for past due electric and heating bills or upcoming deliveries of fuel. Available once every 365 days. Payment is made directly to utility provider.

Provides financial assistance on a case-by-case basis for utility disconnects, personal care items, food vouchers, laundry vouchers, clothing vouchers, bus passes, and photo ID payment assistance. Provides personal hygiene items and diapers when available. Also provides information about other services in the community. Does not provide assistance for gas vouchers, car repairs, internet/cable bills, or phone bills. Must have a disconnect notice for utility assistance.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides limited emergency funds to qualified applicants for utility, housing costs, and other urgent needs, which are paid directly to utility company or vendor. Applicants should try to reach out to other agencies first, such as BROC or UCC to see if their needs can be met there first.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Helps low-income households maintain telephone or internet services through a discount on monthly services. List of participating companies are on the website. Individuals may request applications through the website or by mail. Not all phone or internet companies participate. Vermonters on some pharmacy-only assistance also may not qualify. Only one Lifeline discount per household. Select tracphones (prepaid phones) are being added. It may take up to 3 months for the credit to appear on bills.

Provides emergency financial assistance for rent, electrical, fuel and limited auto repairs. Financial assistance is typically limited. Funds are paid directly to landlord, utility or other vendors.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides limited funds to help pay for housing and utility costs (including wood and electric for heating), and other needs.

Pays a portion of home heating bills for households meeting income eligibility requirements. Seasonal Fuel Assistance is not designed to cover all of the costs of heating a home or apartment. Active Seasonal Fuel households are eligible for free weatherization services. A link to income guidelines for the current year's heating season is on the Fuel Assistance webpage; A link to a list of certified fuel dealers is also on the Fuel Assistance webpage. Benefits are paid directly to fuel supplier, except: Benefits are paid via EBT card for: - Households whose primary heating fuel is wood or pellets, or - Households whose heat is included in rent

Provides modest emergency financial assistance, for expenses such as gas cards, heating fuel, minor car repairs, rent, and other utility bills.

Provides a small fund that helps pay for basic needs, such as clothing or housing costs (rent payment assistance or utility assistance). The Discretionary Fund helps with small amounts of an unexpected emergency expenditure. Access to these emergency funds is limited to twice a year, once every six months, per family or individual.

Serves as the decision-making authority in utility regulatory cases. Consumers may file utility complaints directly with the Public Utility Commission (PUC). More often, the PUC becomes involved in resolving consumer disputes after a formal complaint is filed and a contested case proceeding. The commission also has the ability to order a moratorium on utility shut-offs in case of disasters. Staff may not always be avaialbe In Person, but may be contacted via Email and Telephone. Consumers should file complaints in the ePUC system through the website. While consumers may file utility complaints directly with the PUC, it strongly encourages consumers to contact the Vermont Department of Public Service (PSD) for dispute resolution first, as its Consumer Affairs and Public Information division (CAPI) is dedicated to assisting consumers with utility-related issues. PUC does not provide direct financial assistance for bill payment. Most public information sessions, hearings, scheduling conferences, status conferences, oral arguments, and workshops are held remotely.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides financial assistance to help Green Mountain Power (GMP) customers pay their bill when they have received a disconnect notice. Part of the bill will be paid by the program, and payment arrangements will be made for the balance.

Provides a 20% discount off the monthly natural gas bill (except for the line item charge related to funding the low income program itself). Once enrolled in the program, you must call to report any changes to household income or household members — within 10 business days. Failure to report changes will make you ineligible for the program and may result in legal action against you for discounts improperly received.