Vermont Gas Systems customers, Vermont · Loan

Clover Energy by VGS Heat Pump Lease & Purchase

Run by Clover Energy by VGS (Vermont Gas Systems)

VGS's Clover Energy leases heat pump water heaters and centrally ducted heat pumps (for homes with a gas furnace) with no down payment and service included, and applies available state and Burlington Electric rebates to the price.

Open Checked Oct 26, 2026

Amounts

How much you get

A lease, not a rebate. No down payment, nothing due at signing and no security deposit; 96 monthly payments for heat pump water heaters, after which you may buy the equipment. Listed prices: heat pump water heater $47-$48 a month or $3,480-$3,540 installed ($33-$34 a month or $2,680-$2,740 for Burlington Electric customers); centrally ducted heat pump $144 (3 ton) or $157 (5 ton) a month with VGS rebates, or $97 with utility rebates; purchase $10,590 (3 ton) or $11,790 (5 ton) with utility rebates, $6,840 or $6,540 for Burlington Electric customers, and mini-splits are quoted on request. Prices already include utility rebates. Service and maintenance are included with leased equipment.

Eligibility

Do I qualify?

You need to meet all 3 of these.

  • You get your utility service from Vermont Gas Systems (Vermont).

  • Your home must be within about five miles of the Vermont Gas distribution system (it doesn't need gas service). Check your address on Clover Energy's coverage map.

  • Centrally ducted heat pumps are currently offered only for homes with a natural gas furnace and ductwork in good condition.

Applying

How to apply

You apply online.

  1. Check Clover Energy's heat pump coverage area.
  2. Submit Clover Energy's interest form.
  3. Clover Energy evaluates your home and quotes lease or purchase pricing with rebates applied.
  4. Sign the lease (no down payment) or buy, and Clover Energy installs and services the equipment.

Forms and instructionsClover Energy by VGS Heat Pumps · VGS Contact Us · Clover Energy Heat Pump Coverage Map

Questions about applying(802) 951-0351 or sales@vermontgas.com

Your address

Next steps

Check that it covers your address. Then, if you want, ask for a contractor quote.

FAQ

Questions

How much does Clover Energy by VGS Heat Pump Lease & Purchase pay?

Work done at no cost. A lease, not a rebate. No down payment, nothing due at signing and no security deposit; 96 monthly payments for heat pump water heaters, after which you may buy the equipment. Listed prices: heat pump water heater $47-$48 a month or $3,480-$3,540 installed ($33-$34 a month or $2,680-$2,740 for Burlington Electric customers); centrally ducted heat pump $144 (3 ton) or $157 (5 ton) a month with VGS rebates, or $97 with utility rebates; purchase $10,590 (3 ton) or $11,790 (5 ton) with utility rebates, $6,840 or $6,540 for Burlington Electric customers, and mini-splits are quoted on request. Prices already include utility rebates. Service and maintenance are included with leased equipment.

Is it still available?

Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.

Are heat pumps from Clover Energy eligible for state rebates?

Yes. VGS deducts state rebates from the upfront cost, and they're built into both the purchase price and the monthly lease.

Is maintenance included?

Yes, for leased equipment. Service plans are sold separately for heat pumps you buy.

References

Sources

This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.

  1. Clover Energy by VGS Heat Pump Lease & Purchasevgsvt.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked weekly
  2. Clover Energy by VGS Heat Pumpsvgsvt.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  3. VGS Contact Usvgsvt.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked monthly
  4. Clover Energy Heat Pump Coverage Mapvgsvt.com · Read Oct 26, 2026 · Re-checked monthly

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