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Renewables & EfficiencyClean Energy Development Fund
In 2005, the Vermont General Assembly established the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund through Act 74 (10 V.S.A. § 6523). The Act specifies that the Vermont Clean Energy Development Fund will be established and funded through proceeds due to the state under the terms of two Memoranda of Understanding between the Vermont Department of Public Service (DPS) and Entergy Nuclear VT and Entergy Nuclear Operations, Inc., and by any other monies that may be appropriated to or deposited into the Fund. The CEDF will receive payments from Entergy through 2012.
The goal of the Fund is to increase the development and deployment of cost-effective and environmentally sustainable electric power resources – primarily with respect to renewable energy resources, and the use of combined heat and power technologies - in Vermont.
CEDF Board members
Co-chair: Robert Dostis – Green Mtn. Power
Co-chair: Sam Swanson – Pace Energy and Climate Center
David Blittersdorf – Earth Turbines
Jo Bradley – VT Economic Development Authority
Tom Evslin – Chief Technology Officer, State of Vermont
Ellen Kahler – VT Sustainable Jobs Fund
Jeb Spaulding – VT Treasurer
Rich Sedano – Reg. Assistance Project
Mark Sinclair – Clean Energy Group
Information on the Fund
- Press Release - CEDF Board Announces New Director, October 21, 2009
- FY 2010-2011 CEDF Budget -includes ARRA Stimulus funds and Entergy funds for the next two years.
- FY 2010 Program Plan & Budget -identifies the programs and financing initiatives the CEDF will support from July 1, 2009-June 30, 2010.
- Map of CEDF Projects (August 2007-April 2009)
- Strategic Plan -provides a framework for the CEDF, including how the funds will be managed and how they will be distributed to meet the goals of the Fund.
Funding Opportunities
Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant Program
- Request for Proposals, Initial Application Form, Comprehensive Application Cover Page, and Budget Worksheet. Initial Applications are due December 8, 2009. Comprehensive Applications are due February 23, 2010.
Loan Program
Grant Program
- July 2009 Request for Proposals, Cover Page, and Budget Worksheet. This solicitation is now closed. The next RFP will be issued in mid-January 2010. Please check back for details or email Andrew Perchlik (andrew.perchlik@state.vt.us) to be placed on a list of interested parties.
- Press Release -CEDF Awards more than $3 million for Renewable Energy Projects, October 14, 2009
- Press Release -Governor Announces over $2.5 million for Renewable Energy Projects, April 15, 2009
- Press Release -State Awards over $2.5 million for Clean Energy Projects, October 31, 2008
- Press Release -State Awards over $2 million for Clean Energy Projects, May 7, 2008
- Press Release -$2 million awarded for VT Clean Energy Development Fund Projects, August 9, 2007
Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program
The Vermont Small-Scale Renewable Energy Incentive Program provides incentives for qualifying solar electric, solar hot water, and small wind systems.
Municipal Techinical Assistance Grants
For additional information on the Clean Energy Development Fund please call 1-800-642-3281 or send an email to diane.reynolds@state.vt.us