Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program

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.