06/22/2026
Way to go, Vermont! This is great news and big funding for towns, schools, and community buildings looking to cut their heating costs and carbon footprint!
"The Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for the Advanced Wood Heating Assistance program. Funded by a $300,000 USDA Forest Service Wood Innovations grant, the program provides partial funding for municipalities to install or upgrade advanced wood heating systems. Vermont municipal buildings, including town office buildings, town garages, schools, and grange halls, are eligible to apply for funding.
Advanced wood heating systems can replace oil and gas furnaces in existing or new installations, using locally sourced wood, wood residues, and wood waste (including cordwood, chips, and pellets) as fuel. They meet all air quality regulations, can be fully automated depending on fuel and storage type, and can reduce and/or stabilize energy costs..."
Read more about this opportunity and eligibility via the press release at: https://fpr.vermont.gov/news/vermont-schools-and-municipalities-eligible-advanced-wood-heating-grant-program
Press Release Tue, 06/09/2026 - 12:00 PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release Media Contact: Molly Willard Wood Energy & Forest Product Specialist Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation 802-261-1681, [email protected] Vermont Schools and Municipalities Eligible for Advanced Wood Heating ...