Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont · Rebate
Burlington Electric Department Air to Water Heat Pump Rebate
Run by Burlington Electric Department
Burlington Electric customers replacing a boiler system with an air-to-water heat pump get $2,000 per ton of capacity, up to $12,000, plus $400 for income-qualified households.
Amounts
How much you get
$2,000 per ton of nominal capacity (as listed on the Qualified Product List), up to $12,000, plus a $400 enhanced rebate for income-qualified customers. All BED rebates together are capped at 75% of installed cost.
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Burlington Electric Department residential or small business customer with an active account, in an existing building.
Equipment must be bought through local participating qualified professionals and HVAC distributors; customer-sourced equipment is not eligible. Contractors must get city permits.
What to doHire a participating HVAC contractor who buys the system through a distributor. Get a quote from a contractor
Limit 1 rebate per household. Can't be combined with the Efficiency Vermont air-to-water rebate.
- Only in some cases
Only for the $400 bonus: gross household income at or below $69,850 (1 person) to $131,700 (8 or more people).
People in your home Income at or below 1 $69,850 2 $79,800 3 $89,800 4 $99,750 5 $107,750 6 $115,750 7 $123,700 8 $131,700
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for heat pumps.
- Heat pumps
Equipment must be on the Qualified Product List; rebate is calculated on the nominal capacity listed there.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 3 months of buying or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
- Contact BED Energy Services for free advice.
Weatherizing first helps heat pumps work best; pre-approved weatherization may also get a rebate.
- Hire a participating contractor.
They buy the equipment through a distributor and pull the permit.
- Install and pay.
Get the invoice marked "Paid in Full".
- Submit BED's online rebate form within 90 days of installation.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsBurlington Electric Department - Heat Pumps · Burlington Electric Department - Water Heaters (income limits table)
Questions about applying802-865-7300
Stacking
Use it with
Can’t be combined withEfficiency Vermont Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebate
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
Your quote request is in If a contractor we work with serves your ZIP, they can contact you. We take one request per person; contact us to change it.
Get an email if this program changes
We'll write if its amount, status or deadline changes. Nothing else.
FAQ
Questions
How much does Burlington Electric Department Air to Water Heat Pump Rebate pay?
Up to $12,000 back.
Do I need to be a Burlington Electric Department customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
Only for the $400 bonus: gross household income at or below $69,850 (1 person) to $131,700 (8 or more people).
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. Equipment must be bought through local participating qualified professionals and HVAC distributors; customer-sourced equipment is not eligible.
What’s the deadline?
Apply after it’s installed: within 3 months of purchase or by Dec 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Plain words
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References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Burlington Electric Department - Heat Pumps
- Burlington Electric Department - Rebate Form
- Burlington Electric Department - Water Heaters (income limits table)
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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