Burlington Electric Department customers, Vermont · Rebate
Burlington Electric Department Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Run by Burlington Electric Department
Burlington Electric customers get an $800 rebate on a professionally installed heat pump water heater, plus $400 more for income-qualified households. Installers can also get a $600 statewide distributor discount.
Amounts
How much you get
$800 rebate, plus $400 for income-qualified customers. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Standard rebate | $800 |
| Income-qualified bonus | $400 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 2 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Burlington Electric Department customer with an active account.
Installations must be done by professional contractors, who must get city permits.
What to doHire a professional plumbing or HVAC contractor to install the unit. Get a quote from a contractor
- 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 water heaters.
- Heat pump water heaters
Unit must be listed on the Efficiency Vermont qualified products list at the time of purchase.
Applying
How to apply
You apply online. Send it within 3 months of buying or by December 31, 2026, whichever comes first.
- Pick a unit on the Efficiency Vermont qualified products list.
- Have a professional contractor install it.
Ask about the $600 statewide distributor discount available to the contractor.
- Submit BED's online rebate form within 90 days of installation.
With your BED account number and proof of purchase.
- Receive the rebate.
Forms and instructionsBurlington Electric Department - Water Heaters
Questions about applying802-865-7300
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
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 Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate pay?
$400 to $800, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
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. Installations must be done by professional contractors, who must get city permits.
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.
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References
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When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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Efficiency Vermont Heat Pump Water Heater Rebate
Up to $1,000 back
Vermont electric customers outside Burlington get $600 off a qualifying heat pump water heater, as an instant discount through a participating distributor or a mail-in rebate. Income-eligible homeowners can get an extra $400.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Up to $25,000
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Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Efficiency Vermont Residential Rental Property Rebates
Up to $1,000 back
Owners of Vermont residential rental properties get rebates on ENERGY STAR appliances, bath fans and heat pump water heaters installed in rental units, such as $250 per refrigerator, $400 per in-unit washer or dryer and up to $1,000 per heat pump water heater, plus a $200 bonus for four or more products.
Checked Oct 26, 2026