The Vermont Public Utility Commission (PUC) is seeking public feedback to help design the Clean Heat Standard. The CHS will have a significant impact on low and moderate income Vermonters and may offer new resources to help increase efficiency and decarbonization in affordable housing. A public engagement session will be held on Thursday, June 6th.
Pandemic assistance program awards $41 million to help homeowners
Over $41 million has been paid on behalf of 5,800 Vermont homeowners to help them stay housed during the pandemic, thanks to the Vermont Homeowner Assistance Program (VHAP). The program helped pay for overdue mortgage, property taxes, and utility bills.
“This program helped support Vermonters through the pandemic, ensuring that more families could stay safely in their homes,” said Governor Phil Scott. “Housing is an important part of Vermont’s long-term recovery, ensuring that we can move forward stronger than before.”
EPA awards $62 million in solar funding for low-income Vermonters
Last week the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) announced that Vermont will receive a historic $62.4 million grant from the Solar For All Program. The program is intended to make solar power more affordable for disadvantaged communities and low-income households, including residents of subsidized affordable housing developments.
NPR's "1A Live with Jenn White" will spotlight housing and record live in Essex Junction
Join a live recording of the popular NPR program '1A', with host Jenn White on Wednesday, May 1 at 7:30 p.m. at the Essex Cinemas.
White will host a discussion about Vermont housing accessibility, affordability and development. As part of the live audience you’ll be invited to share thoughts and ask questions.
White will be joined by VHFA's Executive Director Maura Collins, Carly Berlin, Housing/Infrastructure Reporter for Vermont Public and VTDigger and Nancy Owens, President, Evernorth.