Vermont Engine Block Heater Timer Program
What is this program?
Efficiency Vermont and EnSave have teamed up to promote the use of timers for engine block heaters used on farm vehicles during the winter months. Participating Vermont agriculture producers can receive up to four free engine block heater timers.
Why use and engine block heater?
Most farm vehicles, such as tractors, skid steers, and trucks need to have warm engine blocks in order to operate effectively. This is critical during the winter months when you rely on your vehicles or equipment for early morning start up. Use of a timer on engine block heaters allows the heaters to run for just a few hours each morning prior to use of the farm vehicles, rather than having the (electric) engine block heaters running throughout the night consuming electricity. Using timers reduces electricity consumption and, therefore, reduces your electric bill.
Qualifying equipment/terms and conditions:
Tractors, skid steers, trucks, and generators all qualify for the program. To ensure that timers are installed properly, participating farms may receive a phone call or an in-person site visit. Timers are free to qualified participants. “Qualified participants” are: 1) Vermont farm owners or operators who, 2) submit all application information requested. Applications received will be processed on a first come, first served basis. Processing is expected to take a minimum of two weeks. Program may change without notice.
Completely fill out and mail the attached application card. EnSave will process the application and mail the timer(s). Please note: If you print the application and want to mail it in you must put the application in an envelope and use a stamp. The pre-paid postage will not work on a printed version of the application.
Download Vermont Engine Block Heater Timer Application
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