Virginia Natural Gas customers, Virginia · Rebate
Residential Home Incentive Program Rebates (Virginia Natural Gas)
Run by Virginia Natural Gas (Energy Efficiency Program)
$50-$500 rebates on high-efficiency gas furnaces, tank and tankless water heaters and smart thermostats for Virginia Natural Gas customers in existing homes, through May 31, 2027.
Amounts
How much you get
Per product, paid on a VISA prepaid card about eight weeks after a complete claim. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Furnace Tier 1 (AFUE 90-94.9%) | $300 |
| Furnace Tier 2 (AFUE 95-96.9%) | $400 |
| Furnace Tier 3 (AFUE 97%+) | $500 |
| Tankless water heater Tier 1 (UEF 0.87-0.94) | $150 |
| Tankless water heater Tier 2 (UEF 0.95+) | $300 |
| Tank-style water heater Tier 1 (UEF 0.68-0.80) | $75 |
| Tank-style water heater Tier 2 (UEF 0.81+) | $150 |
| Smart thermostat | $50 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Residential Virginia Natural Gas customer with an active gas account.
For the smart thermostat rebate, natural gas must be the main space heating fuel. Thermostats bought through the VNG Online Marketplace with its limited rebate promotion don't qualify.
- Only in some cases
Only for remodeling or renovation of existing homes, condos or townhouses in VNG's service territory. New construction is not eligible (it has a separate builder program).
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for furnaces, ac and thermostats and water heaters.
- Furnaces
Tier 1: AFUE 90-94.9%; Tier 2: AFUE 95-96.9%; Tier 3: AFUE 97%+.
- Water heaters
Tankless: Tier 1 UEF 0.87+, Tier 2 UEF 0.95+. Tank-style: Tier 1 UEF 0.68+, Tier 2 UEF 0.81+.
- Thermostats
Wi-Fi enabled smart thermostat on VNG's eligible list.
Applying
How to apply
Apply within 60 days of purchase and installation, or by May 31, 2027, whichever comes first. While supplies and authorized funding last.
- Buy and install qualifying equipment by May 31, 2027.
- Apply online or by mail within 60 days of purchase and installation.
For furnaces and water heaters, tick the box to opt in to the free energy-savings kit.
- VISA prepaid card arrives about eight weeks after a complete claim.
The card expires about six months after it is issued.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailResidential Home Incentive Program · Residential Home Incentive Program Terms and Conditions (effective June 1, 2026)
Questions about applyingvngrebates@aglresources.com
Stacking
Use it with
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
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FAQ
Questions
How much does Residential Home Incentive Program Rebates (Virginia Natural Gas) pay?
$50 to $500, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Virginia Natural Gas customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Virginia Natural Gas customers, Virginia. See Do I qualify for the details.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 2 months of purchase or by May 31, 2027, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 24, 2026.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- UEF
- A water heater’s efficiency rating. Higher is better.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Residential Home Incentive Program
- Residential Home Incentive Program Terms and Conditions (effective June 1, 2026)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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