Sustainable Energy for Schools and Municipalities proposals are due March 1^st

Eligible projects include high efficiency advanced pellet or wood chip boilers/furnaces; Solar PV (< or = 15kW), cold-climate air to air or air to water heat pump systems; ground source heat pump system; repair of existing such systems. https://publicservice.vermont.gov/renewables/clean-energy-development-fund-cedf/funding-opportunities-projects please reach out to Sam – lash@cvregion.com for assistance (Fire Districts, Water Districts, and Solid Waste Districts ARE eligible as discrete entities)

Drive Electric Vermont Business & Municipal Assistance

The VEIC DEV team is now offering business technical assistance on fleet electrification and/or EV charging. More information is available on the Drive Electric Vermont website, including a link for scheduling a consultation. This assistance is also available to municipalities.

Help Shape the Future of Outdoor Recreation in Vermont

Individuals have the opportunity to join the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation (FPR) and the Vermont Outdoor Recreation Economic Collaborative (VOREC) in shaping the future of outdoor recreation in Vermont through the Move Forward Together Vermont Public Survey.

The survey seeks public input about recreation needs and priorities and will be open until March 31, 2024.

The mobile-friendly online survey takes approximately 15-20 minutes to complete. It explores outdoor activities and gathers opinions on priorities for outdoor recreation. Share your thoughts on how and where you spend your time outdoors.

For more information and to take the survey, visit Move Forward Together Vermont.

RFPs & Grant Information

Fast Charging Funding Open Now

State of Vermont grant program aims to strategically expand access to fast EV charging in under-served areas of the state. The program is awarding $1.44 million in competitive grants to qualifying public attractions that could cover most, and in some cases all, of the purchase and installation of DC fast chargers.

Winning grant applications will be public attractions in areas of Vermont that have limited access to fast charging for EV drivers. Grants can help cover DC fast charging installs including: technical assistance, design, electrical make-ready upgrades, charging hardware, and more. The grant can be also combined with EV charging incentives from utilities for bigger savings.

Pre-applications [chargevermont.com] will be accepted beginning January 24, 2024 through February 29, 2024, and funding is limited.

After a pre-screening call, qualifying projects will be invited to submit a full application, with grant awards possible this summer. Full program details, including qualifications and application details are available on the Charge Vermont website here [chargevermont.com].

Request for Proposals – Consulting Engineering Services for the Development of an Asset & Capital Improvement Plan Berlin, Vermont

The Town of Berlin aims to effectively plan, finance, and provide an efficient system of public facilities and services to meet present and future needs. The Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) is intended to be a multi-year plan that identifies each proposed capital improvement, the source of funding, the cost, and cash flow information. Various boards, committees, organizations, and departments, will work to develop a capital asset inventory that includes facilities, equipment, town highways and infrastructure, and vehicles. The CIP will be prepared using an open process, providing opportunity for residents, and municipal departments, and organizations to propose and comment on capital improvements and priorities. The CIP is linked to, and consistent with the Town Plan. Proposals due March 1, 2024.  Full Details and RFP here >>