Vermont Gas Systems customers, Vermont · Rebate
VGS Home Weatherization Rebates
Run by Vermont Gas Systems (VGS)
Vermont Gas customers who air seal and insulate with a BPI-certified contractor get 50% of project cost back (up to $4,000), 75% (up to $7,000) below 120% of area median income, or 90% (up to $9,500) below 80%.
Amounts
How much you get
Single-family homes: 50% of project cost up to $4,000 (market rate); 75% up to $7,000 for households below 120% of area median income (also 75% when tenants pay the gas bill, paid to the landlord); 90% up to $9,500 below 80% of AMI with your own BPI contractor. The amount depends on which of these fits your install.
| What you install | You get |
|---|---|
| Market rate (50% of cost)Single family | 50% |
| Moderate income below 120% AMI (75% of cost)Single family | 75% |
| Low income below 80% AMI (90% of cost)Single family | 90% |
| Up to 4 units (50% of cost)Multifamily | 50% |
| Per unit)Townhouse or condo (75% of cost | 75% |
| Duct sealing plus roof and belly insulation (75%)Manufactured home | 75% |
| Duct sealing plus roof or belly insulation (75%)Manufactured home | 75% |
Eligibility
Do I qualify?
You need to meet all 4 of these.
Vermont Gas Systems customers. Multifamily buildings over 4 units contact VGS separately.
The project must be done by a BPI-certified contractor and reduce air leakage by at least 10%.
What to doHire a Building Performance Institute (BPI) certified contractor; VGS lists interested contractors. Get a quote from a contractor
For the 75% (up to $7,000) tier: household income below 120% of area median income for your county and household size (for example, $155,750 for 4 people in Chittenden and Franklin counties, $139,300 in Addison). Tenants paying the gas bill also qualify for 75%.
For the 90% (up to $9,500) tier: household income below 80% of area median income (for example, $103,850 for 4 people in Chittenden and Franklin counties, $92,900 in Addison), verified through Champlain Housing Trust, or proof of 3SquaresVT, SNAP, Medicaid, WAP or LIHEAP.
What to doSubmit the Income Verification Form to Champlain Housing Trust, or share proof of enrollment in 3SquaresVT, SNAP, Medicaid, WAP or LIHEAP.
Equipment
What equipment counts
Applying
How to apply
Projects scheduled for completion by December 31, 2026.
- Request a home energy evaluation from VGS.
Fill in VGS's form or call; VGS recommends a path from an energy coach to an in-home energy assessment. Audits are booked about 2-3 months out.
- Get a home energy assessment from a BPI-certified contractor.
- If you want a higher rebate, verify income.
Send the Income Verification Form to Champlain Housing Trust, or share proof of 3SquaresVT, SNAP, Medicaid, WAP or LIHEAP.
- Have the contractor complete the weatherization work.
The work must cut air leakage by at least 10%. Finish by December 31, 2026.
- Receive the VGS rebate.
Income Verification Form (for the 90% tier)
Forms and instructionsVGS Residential Financing & Rebates · VGS Weatherization Rebates for Income-Qualified Households · VGS Residential Energy Services (FAQ) · VGS Contact Us · VGS Home Energy Assessments & Weatherization
Questions about applying(802) 951-0321 or efficiency@vermontgas.com
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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
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Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program (WRAP) for VGS Customers
Up to $20,000 of work at no cost
Moderate-income Vermont Gas customers (below 120% of area median income), owners or renters, can pay for weatherization and heat pumps through a monthly charge on their VGS bill spread over more than 15 years, for projects up to $20,000.
Checked Oct 26, 2026
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FAQ
Questions
How much does VGS Home Weatherization Rebates pay?
Up to $10,000 back.
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.
Is there an income limit?
For the 75% (up to $7,000) tier: household income below 120% of area median income for your county and household size (for example, $155,750 for 4 people in Chittenden and Franklin counties, $139,300 in Addison). Tenants paying the gas bill also qualify for 75%. For the 90% (up to $9,500) tier: household income below 80% of area median income (for example, $103,850 for 4 people in Chittenden and Franklin counties, $92,900 in Addison), verified through Champlain Housing Trust, or proof of 3SquaresVT, SNAP, Medicaid, WAP or LIHEAP. Submit the Income Verification Form to Champlain Housing Trust, or share proof of enrollment in 3SquaresVT, SNAP, Medicaid, WAP or LIHEAP.
Do I have to use a contractor?
Yes. The project must be done by a BPI-certified contractor and reduce air leakage by at least 10%.
What’s the deadline?
Apply by December 31, 2026.
Can I combine it with other rebates?
Yes, with VGS Weatherization and Equipment Financing (Green Mountain Credit Union) and Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program (WRAP) for VGS Customers. See Use it with.
Is it still available?
Yes. It was open when we last checked, on October 26, 2026.
Do VGS weatherization rebates cover new windows and doors?
No. VGS doesn't rebate windows and doors because replacing them is very costly and not cost-effective; air sealing and insulation are.
Can I do the work in phases?
Yes. You can phase improvements over time, but the total rebate cap is fixed for each property.
What does a project typically cost after VGS incentives?
About $3,000 to $5,000 for a typical weatherization project, according to VGS.
How is VGS's program different from Efficiency Vermont's?
They're very similar by design, with slight differences in rebates and financing. Vermont Gas customers are served by the VGS program; others use Efficiency Vermont's.
Plain words
Words used on this page
- AMI
- Area median income: the middle household income where you live, set each year by HUD.
References
Sources
This page is built from these official pages, run by the program itself.
- VGS Residential Financing & Rebates
- VGS Weatherization Rebates for Income-Qualified Households
- VGS Residential Energy Services (FAQ)
- VGS Request a Home Energy Evaluation
- VGS Contact Us
- VGS Home Energy Assessments & Weatherization
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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Checked Oct 26, 2026
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Checked Oct 26, 2026