Thousands of customers have fallen behind on their accounts during the COVID-19 pandemic, and now grant money through the Vermont Department of Public Service can help pay your overdue utility balance and get you back on track.
These state grants are not a loan, and the money is first come, first served.
• $40 million is available for qualified renters to help pay past due - and, in some cases, future - utility bills. More information can be found at vtutilityhelp.com or by calling 833-488-3727.
• $15 million is available for homeowners, renters, businesses, and farms that have been impacted by COVID-19 to help bring accounts current. More details and an online application are at bit.ly/624-utility-money or by calling 833-295-8988.
• Green Mountain Power has a discount for qualified low-income customers, who qualify through the Department for Children and Families at bit.ly/624-gmp.
• GMP can also set customers up with a no-interest payment plan to spread your overdue balance over an amount of time that works for you. Call 888-835-4672 Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.
A full list of resources is also on the GMP website at bit.ly/624-morehelp.