Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program

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 Heating Flat-Rate Incentive (Residential and small commercial with less than 5,000 sq ft of heated space): $3,000 Custom Incentive (Commercial projects above 5,000 sq ft.): $3,000 Income-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 .