Vermont Gas Systems customers, Vermont · Instant discount
VGS Residential Equipment Instant Rebates
Run by Vermont Gas Systems (VGS)
Vermont Gas customers get instant rebates of $100 to $800 on high-efficiency gas furnaces, boilers, combi boilers and water heaters, plus ventilation, drain water heat recovery and smart thermostats, applied when a licensed gas contractor buys from a participating distributor.
Amounts
How much you get
Instant rebates taken off the price when your contractor buys from a participating distributor. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| 95-96% AFUEFurnace | $250 |
| 97%+ AFUEFurnace | $400 |
| 90-94% AFUEBoiler | $500 |
| 95%+ AFUEBoiler | $600 |
| 90-94% AFUECombi boiler and water heater | $600 |
| 95%+ AFUECombi boiler and water heater | $800 |
| .70-.85 UEFTanked water heater (40/50 gallon) | $150 |
| .86+ UEFTanked water heater (40/50 gallon) | $450 |
| .82-.89 UEFTankless water heater | $100 |
| .90-.94 UEFTankless water heater | $450 |
| .95+ UEFTankless water heater | $750 |
| 80%+ AFUEDirect vent space heater | $100 |
| Heat/energy recovery ventilator (HVI listed) | $400 |
| Drain water heat recovery | $500 |
| Smart thermostat (up to 2) | $100 |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 3 of these.
Vermont Gas Systems residential customers.
All equipment must be installed by a Vermont-licensed natural gas contractor.
What to doHire a contractor on the State of Vermont's list of licensed gas professionals. Get a quote from a contractor
Equipment must meet the efficiency level for its rebate, per the AHRI Certification Directory or ENERGY STAR (HRV/ERVs must be listed by the Home Ventilating Institute), and be installed on or before December 31, 2026.
Equipment
What equipment counts
The program sets these minimums for furnaces, ac and thermostats and water heaters.
- Furnaces
95-96% AFUE for the lower rebate, 97%+ AFUE for the higher.
- Boilers
90-94% AFUE for the lower rebate, 95%+ AFUE for the higher.
90-94% AFUE for the lower rebate, 95%+ AFUE for the higher.
.82-.89 UEF, .90-.94 UEF or .95+ UEF tiers.
- Water heaters
Tanked 40/50 gallon: .70-.85 UEF or .86+ UEF.
Direct vent, 80%+ AFUE.
Heat/energy recovery ventilator listed by the Home Ventilating Institute (HVI).
Applying
How to apply
Your contractor applies for you. Equipment must be installed on or before December 31, 2026; amounts may change after that.
- Hire a Vermont-licensed natural gas contractor.
- Your contractor buys qualifying equipment from a participating distributor.
The rebate is already taken off the price; there's no form to fill out after installation.
- Confirm with your contractor that the rebate was applied to your final cost.
- VGS may ask for photos or invoices, or inspect, to verify the installation.
Forms and instructionsVGS Contact Us
Questions about applying(802) 951-0321 or efficiency@vermontgas.com
Stacking
Use it with
You can get these too.
Vermont Gas Systems customers, Vermont
VGS Weatherization and Equipment Financing (Green Mountain Credit Union)
Up to $20,000
Vermont Gas customers can borrow up to $20,000 at 0% APR over 1-5 years for a weatherization project (5.99% if it also covers heat pumps or other upgrades), or up to $15,000 at 0% for efficient gas equipment, through Green Mountain Credit Union.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
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 VGS Residential Equipment Instant Rebates pay?
$100 to $800, depending on what you install. The table under How much you get lists each amount.
Do I need to be a Vermont Gas Systems customer?
Yes. It’s only for homes in Vermont Gas Systems customers, Vermont. See Do I qualify for the details.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. All equipment must be installed by a Vermont-licensed natural gas contractor.
What’s the deadline?
Deadline: N/A
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with VGS Weatherization and Equipment Financing (Green Mountain Credit Union). See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Does VGS give rebates on heat pump water heaters?
No. VGS's table refers heat pump water heaters to Efficiency Vermont and Burlington Electric Department, which offer those rebates, including any income bonus.
Do I need to fill out a rebate form?
No. The rebate is applied to the price when your contractor buys from a participating distributor, so ask your contractor to confirm it was applied.
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.
When one of these pages changes, we re-check this page against it.
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