Flood recovery update | Fri. Dec. 15
Dec. 16, 2023 | By Waterbury Roundabout Waterbury Flood Recovery Coordinator Tom Drake shares these two information updates this week.
Efficiency Vermont rebates available for flood recovery projects
If your home was impacted by summer flooding, you may be eligible for Efficiency Vermont's flood recovery rebates. Income-eligible homeowners and renters, plus rental property owners and businesses, can get additional money back when replacing flood-damaged items with energy-efficient options.
For homeowners and renters
Homeowners and renters may qualify for a combined total of $10,000 back on:
*Home heating and cooling systems, including ducted and ductless heat pumps, central wood pellet systems, wood/pellet stoves, and qualifying ENERGY STAR® certified boilers and furnaces.
*ENERGY STAR certified electric and fossil fuel fired hot water heater systems.
*ENERGY STAR certified replacement appliances like refrigerators, freezers, clothes washers and dryers (including heat pump dryers), window air conditioners, dehumidifiers, and air purifiers.
In addition, the following is available:
*Up to $5,000 back on qualifying heat pump water heaters.
*$9,500 is available for qualifying weatherization projects.
*Zero-interest (0% APR) financing up to $30,000.
Learn more at https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/floodrebate
For businesses
*100% of costs up to $4,000 per product on heating, cooling, refrigeration, or commercial kitchen equipment. Limit: 4 products.
*Technical assistance to assess electrical and mechanical needs.
Learn more at https://efficiencyvermont.com/bizflood
For residential rental property owners
Rental property owners with rental units at or below rent-limit guidelines can receive:
*Up to $10,000 per unit for water heating, appliances, and ductless heat pumps
*Up to $10,000 per building for central heating systems
*Up to $4,500 per unit for heat pump water heaters
Details on all of these offers are online at efficiencyvermont.com/rebates#floodrebates
Seeking a loaned dehumidifier
Flood recovery volunteer organizers are looking for a white dehumidifier that was loaned out after the July floods. It has a hose attached, and may have 'Sandy' written on it. If you have that unit, or any other loaned equipment, please be in touch and to make arrangements to have the items picked up.
Contact Tom Drake with an email to WaterburyHelp@gmail.com.