DREAM Program (Decarbonization, Resilience, and Energy Affordability in East Montpelier

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DREAM Program (Decarbonization, Resilience, and Energy Affordability in East Montpelier): East Montpelier received an $85,010 DREAM grant through the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) Program, administered by the Vermont Department of Public Service. Working with Collective Well Foundation and Efficiency Vermont, the Town is conducting outreach and a housing stock survey to improve energy affordability, reduce emissions, and strengthen household resilience. Early findings indicate that nearly all homes would benefit from weatherization—especially upgrading their air sealing and insulation—and that most homes still rely on fossil fuels for heating. Using this data, the Town and Collective Well are pursuing additional grants to support town-wide weatherization and help residents transition to renewable heating systems.

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EECBG- DREAM Grant – Add on approved for additional $23,758
EECGB DREAM Grant Ad On Opportunity Offered from VT Dept of Public Services 1.13.26
East Montpelier EECBG DREAM Grant Amendment- Supplemental Award Response 1.16.26

2/18/26 Award Message- Thank you for your interest in supplemental funding for your EECBG project. PSD is willing to offer you $23,758 in supplemental funds via grant agreement, contingent on East Montpelier agreeing to the following conditions.
1.The Supplemental Funds cannot be used for the following activity described in your application:
“Workforce Capacity Planning Coordination support for a local resident pursuing BPI certification and Efficiency Vermont approval, strengthening long-term local service capacity. ”
2.The Town of East Montpelier submits a revised budget detailing how it would allocate the $23,758
3.The Town of East Montpelier confirms its understanding that all funds must be expended by December 31, 2026, per the original grant agreement.

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