Solar & Battery Regulation & Incentive Programs

Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Programs

Program Overview


Category:
Financial Incentive
Program Type:
Rebate Program
Implementing Sector:
State
State:
Vermont
Eligible Storage Technologies:
Biomass, Dehumidifiers, Water Heaters, Lighting, Furnaces, Boilers, Heat pumps, Programmable Thermostats, Agricultural Equipment, Custom/Others pending approval, Pool Pumps
Website:
https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/rebates
Incentive Amount:
Central Wood Pellet Furnaces & Boilers: Up to $6,000
Emerging Tech Window ACs (only for window ACs that meet ENERGY STAR's 2019 Emerging Tech Award Criteria): $200
Heat Pump Heating & Cooling System: Up to $500 off at time of purchase
Clothes Dryers: $200 or $400
Dehumidifiers: Up to $40
Heat Pump Water Heaters: Up to $600
Swimming pool pumps: $250 or $500
Lighting: Reduced prices at participating retailers
Horticultural Lighting Fixtures for Indoor Growing: $100
Smart Thermostats: Up to $100
Home Performance with Energy Star: Up to $2,000
Maximum Incentive:
Varies by equipment type
Equipment Requirements:
See Efficiency Vermont's lists of qualified equipment for specific equipment requirements.
Ownership of Renewable Energy Credits:
Any electric system capacity credits and environmental credits belong to Efficiency Vermont
Administrator:
Efficiency Vermont
Applicable Sectors:
Residential
Expiration Date:
06/30/2019
Utility:
Barton Village, Inc, Central Vermont Pub Serv Corp, Village of Enosburg Falls, Green Mountain Power Corp, Town of Hardwick, Hyde Park Village of, Jacksonville Village of, Johnson Village of, Village of Ludlow, Lyndonville Village of, Village of Morrisville, Village of Northfield, Orleans Village of, Town of Readsboro, Village of Swanton, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Inc., Omya Inc, Washington Electric Coop Inc, Town of Stowe
Last Updated:
07/17/2019
Funding Source
Efficiency Vermont Public Benefit Fund

Eligibility Criteria

EligibilitySectorsTechnologies
max $/Unit40.0000
Residential
Dehumidifiers
max $600.0000
Residential
Water Heaters
min $/Unit250.0000
Residential
Pool Pumps
max $/Unit500.0000
Residential
Pool Pumps
max $6000.0000
Residential
Furnaces
Boilers
max $100.0000
Residential
Programmable Thermostats

Summary

Efficiency Vermont provides financial incentives for homeowners to install energy efficient equipment in their homes. Eligible Energy Star equipment includes dehumidifiers, refrigerators, clothes washers and dryers, heat pump water heaters, and swimming pool pumps. The website provides details on eligible makes and models, as well as rebate application forms and specific terms.

Efficiency Vermont also provides discounts for lighting equipment through participating retailers. Efficiency Vermont's website includes a link to a participating retailers and information about qualifying lighting. 

Efficiency Vermont also provides incentives to homeowners who are making more significant investments in insulation, sealing, and HVAC improvements among others through its Home Performance with Energy Star program.