Free Resources, Rebates, Grants, and Incentive Programs

The Town of Isle La Motte is working to keep residents abreast of free resources, rebates, grants, and incentive programs available for individuals and homeowners at the local, state, and national level.  Items listed have varying eligibilities, one-time limits, and pre-approvals, so please be are to review the details to see if you qualify.

While these programs will require individual application, please feel free to reach out should you require any support in completing the paperwork by emailing ilmvtselectboardclerk@gmail.com and we will do our best to help you.

Free/Low Cost Resources

Age Well’s popular restaurant ticket program allows an opportunity for older adults to enjoy a nutritious meal and an outing at a local restaurant.  Older adults can make a $5 donation to receive a ticket to dine at one of the participating establishments.  Note: Tickets do not include gratuity.  Learn more by clicking here and download an application by clicking here.

The organization is dedicated to the aging population of Northwestern Vermont and believe that health happens at home and focus on lifestyle, happiness and wellness—not on age.  Their mission is to provide the support and guidance that inspires the community to embrace aging with confidence.

Roadside tree trimming is in progress around the Island.  If you are interested mulch/wood chips for your garden, please contact TTS Tree Service to arrange delivery.  General Foreman – Randy Guyette: phone – 680.333.0082, email – rguyette@ttstrees.com.

The Champlain Islands Food Shelf was established in 2002 for ALL Grand Isle County, Vermont residents to alleviate food insecurity.

Private Facebook group allowing you to post anything you’d like to give away, lend, or share in this Buy Nothing community group.  Ask for anything you’d like to receive for free or borrow.

 

New Opportunities

VEC offers bill credits to members who purchase qualifying devices that displace the use of fossil fuels. The incentives are designed to help members choose  technologies for heating and cooling their homes, transportation, and other tasks, that are cleaner and less expensive over the long term. For more information please contact VEC Member Services at 1-800-832-2667 or support@vermontelectric.coop. (Read VEC’s 2023 Energy Transformation Plan here.)

State

Efficiency Vermont is helping our state transition to a more affordable and cleaner future. We work with partners throughout Vermont to save customers money, strengthen our state’s economy, and lower carbon emissions.

The Vermont Legislature has authorized four statewide vehicle incentive programs for income-qualified Vermonters:

    1. an incentive program for the purchase or lease of a new plug-in electric vehicle (PEV);
    2. an incentive program for the purchase of a high fuel-efficiency used vehicle called MileageSmart;
    3. an incentive program that retires 10+ year old internal combustion engine vehicles and provides funds for cleaner transportation alternatives called Replace Your Ride; and
    4. an incentive program for the purchase of a new electric bicycle (eBike).

There are a variety of incentives available to Vermonters for electric vehicles, at-home charging, electric bikes, electric motorcycles, lawn equipment, and more. Check our incentive calculator tool to learn more about available federal, state, and electric utility incentives for vehicle purchases.

National

The Inflation Reduction Act lowers energy costs for consumers and small businesses while creating good-paying jobs as America’s clean energy economy and manufacturing sectors grow.  Learn more below on how you or your family can save on utility bills, get support to purchase electric vehicles and energy-saving appliances, and access the economic opportunities of the clean energy future.  Find out which programs are available to you so that you can benefit from American made clean energy as soon as today, and sign up below to be the first to receive updates and take advantage of these opportunities.