Northeast & Mid-Atlantic
Vermont energy rebate landscape
Vermont is a Tier A state — robust state-level energy programs layered on top of federal IRA rebates. Homeowners here can typically access the deepest rebate stack in the country.
Federal foundation (available in Vermont like every state)
- IRA 25C tax credit — up to $3,200/year on heat pumps, HVAC, envelope, audit
- IRA 25D tax credit — 30% uncapped on solar, geothermal, batteries through 2032
- DOE HOMES rebate — performance-based, up to $8,000/home, administered by Efficiency Vermont
- DOE HEAR rebate — income-capped (≤150% AMI), up to $14,000/home, administered by Efficiency Vermont
Vermont state energy office / lead administrator
Efficiency Vermont is the entity administering the federal HOMES and HEAR programs in Vermont. Visit their website for current program rollout status, contractor lists, and application portals.
State program highlights
Efficiency Vermont is a statewide nonprofit administering all utility efficiency programs. Cold-climate heat pump rebates are among the most generous in the country ($2,200-$3,500). Burlington Electric (the state's largest municipal utility) layers additional EV and heat pump incentives.
Major utilities serving Vermont
- Green Mountain Power
- Vermont Electric Co-op
- Burlington Electric
Each utility runs its own efficiency rebate programs. Common rebates: smart thermostat ($25-$100), heat pump ($300-$3,000), insulation ($0.10-$0.50/sqft), HPWH ($300-$700). Rebate amounts vary by utility and current funding levels — always confirm before installing.
Climate-specific upgrade priorities for Vermont
Heat pump (CCHP), envelope work, HPWH. Vermont leads adoption per capita.
How to put together your Vermont rebate stack
- Identify your utility from the list above and visit their efficiency-program page for current rebate offerings.
- Check Efficiency Vermont's site for HOMES and HEAR rollout status (whether the program is live in your county and what contractors are approved).
- Confirm equipment eligibility — federal 25C requires CEE Tier 2 or ENERGY STAR Most Efficient depending on category; utility programs often require ENERGY STAR.
- Get pre-approval if your utility or HOMES requires it (many do — skipping pre-approval voids the rebate).
- Install via a licensed contractor; collect AHRI certificate, manufacturer's certification statement, and itemized invoice.
- Submit utility rebate within the post-install window (typically 30-90 days). File federal credits via IRS Form 5695 with your tax return for the year equipment was placed in service.