Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Cooperative and Washington Electric Cooperative and Stowe Electric Department and Hardwick Electric Department and Village of Hyde Park and Village of Jacksonville and Village of Johnson Water & Light Department and Ludlow Electric Light Department and Lyndon Electric Department and Morrisville Water & Light and Barton Village Electric Department and Northfield Electric Department and Village of Orleans Electric Department and Swanton Village Electric Department and Village of Enosburg Falls Water & Light Department customers, Vermont · Rebate
Efficiency Vermont Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Run by Efficiency Vermont
Vermont homeowners who hire an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor for insulation and air sealing get 75% of project costs back, up to $3,000, or up to $7,000 for low- and moderate-income households in their primary residence. Pre-approval is required.
Amounts
How much you get
Rebates cover 75% of qualifying project costs, up to $3,000, or up to $7,000 for low- and moderate-income households whose property is their primary residence. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Low and moderate income (primary residence) | 75% |
| High income | 75% |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these, plus one that applies only in some cases.
Existing single-family homes in Vermont, including short-term rentals. Rental properties with 1-4 units use the rental property owner version; 5+ units may qualify for Building Performance.
A participating Efficiency Excellence Network contractor must oversee the work, do all required testing (blower door and health and safety) and confirm the project meets program rules.
What to doHire an Efficiency Excellence Network weatherization contractor (Find a Contractor on efficiencyvermont.com). Efficiency Vermont - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
The project must reduce air leakage by at least 10% (pre- and post-project blower door test) and include all recommended health and safety improvements, unless a qualifying weatherization project was already completed for the home.
What to doHave your contractor scope the project to meet the 10% air leakage reduction and include the recommended health and safety work.
For the $7,000 cap: household income at or below Efficiency Vermont's moderate-income limit for your county and household size, and the home is your primary residence. For a household of 4 the moderate limit is $138,250 in Addison County, $149,650 in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties, $136,800 in Washington County and $133,800 elsewhere. Income is self-attested during pre-approval.
- Only in some cases
If the home is served by Vermont Gas Systems and/or Burlington Electric Department, that utility sets and pays the rebate (VGS and BED customers can get up to $9,500 for single family). Contact VGS at (802) 863-4511 x321 or BED at (802) 865-7300.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you. Offer available while funding lasts. Rebate amounts are guaranteed for six months from income attestation; contractors may request up to two three-month extensions, with the rebate re-evaluated at each. Get approved before you buy anything.
- Hire an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor.
Choose a contractor and plan the scope of your project.
- Start pre-approval before work begins.
Your contractor submits the project to Efficiency Vermont; you verify details and complete an income attestation.
- Receive pre-approval.
Efficiency Vermont confirms eligibility, the estimated rebate and the timeline.
- Complete the work.
The contractor finishes the project and submits proof of the work; you confirm final details and where to send the rebate.
- Receive your rebate.
Rebates are typically mailed within 60 days of Efficiency Vermont's final review.
Forms and instructions, including for applying by mailEfficiency Vermont - Income Limit Table for income-based programs
Questions about applying(888) 921-5990 or homeperformance@efficiencyvermont.com
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
Barton Village Electric Department and Village of Enosburg Falls Water & Light Department and Hardwick Electric Department and Village of Jacksonville and Village of Johnson Water & Light Department and Ludlow Electric Light Department and Lyndon Electric Department and Morrisville Water & Light and Northfield Electric Department and Village of Orleans Electric Department and Swanton Village Electric Department customers, Vermont
VPPSA Heat Pump + Weatherization Rebate Bonus
Amount varies
Customers of 11 Vermont municipal utilities who install a ductless, ducted or air-to-water heat pump in a home that has already been weatherized can get an extra $200 per outdoor unit from VPPSA.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
All of Vermont
Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Loan
Up to $25,000
Vermont homeowners can finance 100% of a heat pump, pellet heating, heat pump water heater, weatherization or ENERGY STAR appliance project, up to $25,000 for up to 15 years, through EastRise Credit Union or Cornerstone Housing Partners. Low- and moderate-income households pay 0% on terms up to 5 years.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
Your address
Next steps
Check that it covers your address. This program has to approve you before you buy anything, so start with the program, not a contractor quote.
Is it available at your address?
Before anything else
Hire an Efficiency Excellence Network weatherization contractor (Find a Contractor on efficiencyvermont.com).
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 Efficiency Vermont Home Performance with ENERGY STAR pay?
Up to $7,000 back.
Do I need to be a Green Mountain Power, Vermont Electric Cooperative, Washington Electric Cooperative, Stowe Electric Department, Hardwick Electric Department, Village of Hyde Park, Village of Jacksonville, Village of Johnson Water & Light Department, Ludlow Electric Light Department, Lyndon Electric Department, Morrisville Water & Light, Barton Village Electric Department, Northfield Electric Department, Village of Orleans Electric Department, Swanton Village Electric Department or Village of Enosburg Falls Water & Light Department customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Green Mountain Power and Vermont Electric Cooperative and Washington Electric Cooperative and Stowe Electric Department and Hardwick Electric Department and Village of Hyde Park and Village of Jacksonville and Village of Johnson Water & Light Department and Ludlow Electric Light Department and Lyndon Electric Department and Morrisville Water & Light and Barton Village Electric Department and Northfield Electric Department and Village of Orleans Electric Department and Swanton Village Electric Department and Village of Enosburg Falls Water & Light Department customers, Vermont. See Do I qualify for the details.
Is there an income limit?
For the $7,000 cap: household income at or below Efficiency Vermont's moderate-income limit for your county and household size, and the home is your primary residence. For a household of 4 the moderate limit is $138,250 in Addison County, $149,650 in Chittenden, Franklin and Grand Isle counties, $136,800 in Washington County and $133,800 elsewhere. Income is self-attested during pre-approval.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. A participating Efficiency Excellence Network contractor must oversee the work, do all required testing (blower door and health and safety) and confirm the project meets program rules.
Do I need approval before I buy?
Yes. Apply before you buy or install anything; purchases made first don’t qualify. The project must reduce air leakage by at least 10% (pre- and post-project blower door test) and include all recommended health and safety improvements, unless a qualifying weatherization project was already completed for the home. Have your contractor scope the project to meet the 10% air leakage reduction and include the recommended health and safety work.
What’s the deadline?
No fixed deadline. Apply any time while it’s open.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with VPPSA Heat Pump + Weatherization Rebate Bonus and Efficiency Vermont Home Energy Loan. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Will an earlier weatherization rebate reduce what I get?
Yes. Previous Efficiency Vermont weatherization rebates for the property are deducted from your total eligible rebate.
How long is my rebate amount guaranteed?
Six months from the day you complete your income attestation, as long as the final project meets program requirements. Contractors may request up to two three-month extensions, but the rebate is re-evaluated each time.
Is there a free option for low-income households?
Yes. Free weatherization is available through local weatherization organizations to low-income Vermont residents who meet income guidelines.
Plain words
Words used on this page
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- Efficiency Vermont - Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
- Efficiency Vermont - Income Limit Table for income-based programs
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Up to $7,000 back
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Checked Oct 26, 2026
Barton Village Electric Department and Village of Enosburg Falls Water & Light Department and Hardwick Electric Department and Village of Jacksonville and Village of Johnson Water & Light Department and Ludlow Electric Light Department and Lyndon Electric Department and Morrisville Water & Light and Northfield Electric Department and Village of Orleans Electric Department and Swanton Village Electric Department customers, Vermont
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Checked Oct 26, 2026