Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program
Administered by: Renewable Energy Resource Center
Quick Summary
Vermont's Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program (SSREIP) is currently paused as of June 2025 and not accepting new applications; however, if you are a low- or moderate-income household in Windham County, you may qualify for up to $15,000 back for installing a central wood pellet boiler or furnace, or up to $8,000 for an efficient cord wood or pellet stove through the Income-Eligible Windham County programs. You must use a pre-approved installer and reserve funding before beginning your project, with six months to complete the installation after your reservation is granted.
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Program Details
- Program ID
- 1239
- Last Updated
- 7/2/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
Note: effective June 2025 the SSREIP programs are paused and are not accepting new applications as the Renewable Energy Resource Center works to modify existing programs.
Vermont's Small Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program (SSREIP), initiated in June 2003, currently provides funding for new advanced wood pellet heating installations.
The program is available to residential, commercial, institutional, and non-profit entities. Only systems installed by pre-approved installers will be eligible for funding. Funding must be reserved and applications approved before expenditures are made. Fund availability can be found here. Once reservations are granted, applicants have six months to complete their projects and submit the final application. Current incentives are as follows:Advanced Wood Pellet HeatingFlat-Rate Incentive (Residential and small commercial with less than 5,000 sq ft of heated space): $3,000Custom Incentive (Commercial projects above 5,000 sq ft.): $3,000Income-Eligible Adder (Residential; only for Windham County): adder is $8,000 (low-income) and $6,000 (moderate-income)Lifetime Cap: $5,000 (residential); $25,000 (commercial, industrial, non-profit, institutions)For terms and conditions, and requirements for the advanced wood pellet heating incentives, click here.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.