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Vermont Department for Children and Families Crisis Fuel Assistance Rules Economic Services Division 3108 Crisis Fuel Benefits

3108 Crisis Fuel Benefits (06/22/2024, 23-20)

a. Benefits are limited to payment for the following:

1. A minimum delivery of bulk fuels not to exceed:

i. 125 gallons for oil, propane, kerosene, and other liquid fuels, or less when the provider allows for a smaller minimum delivery;

ii. One ton of coal or pellets; or

iii. One cord of wood.

2. When a disconnection notice has been issued for a metered service, such as natural gas, electricity or propane, the benefit payment will be no more than:

i. One half of the most recent metered service bill, when billing is for two months of service;

ii. The amount of the prior month’s bill; or

iii. The minimum amount required by the utility to avert the discontinuation of service.

A. A service limiter may be considered equivalent to a shut-off notice.

3. Heating unit start-up charges, including pressure tests;

4. Utility service charges required for operation of the heating unit to avert shut off; or

5. Bulk fuel in a can or cans to temporarily maintain heat.

b. When an applicant’s fuel tank is empty, the crisis fuel worker may authorize payment to a certified fuel supplier for a special trip to deliver fuel to the applicant’s tank, if the supplier charges extra for such a delivery and no other options are available to temporarily heat the living unit.

1. If the Department pays special fuel charges or related charges on behalf of a household under this rule, the applicant must sign a notice acknowledging that the Department will not pay for such charges again.