Home Performance with ENERGY STAR
Work with an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor to improve your home's insulation and air sealing — ensuring occupants' comfort, health, and safety — and get 75% off project costs. You may also be eligible for federal tax credits to help offset the cost of these projects.
About this rebate
Offer available to:
- ✓ Residential Properties
- ✓ Rental Properties
Effective Date: August 1, 2023
Offer available while funding lasts.
- Offer is for existing single-family Vermont residences and rental properties with fewer than five units. (Multifamily properties with five units or more may be eligible for Building Performance.)
- Free services are available through local weatherization organizations to low-income Vermont residents who meet income eligibility guidelines.
- A participating Efficiency Excellence Network contractor must oversee the work.
- Eligible projects achieve minimum air leakage reduction of 10% (as measured by a pre- and post-blower door test), and installation of all recommended health and safety improvements.
- Vermont Gas Systems customers: call (802) 863-4511 x321 or visit www.vermontgas.com to determine eligibility.
Single-family, owner-occupied residences:
- Receive 75% of project costs back, up to $4,000.
- Vermont residents whose annual household income falls at or below low or moderate-income guidelines are eligible for 75% of project costs back, up to $9,500.
Multi-unit and rental property owners:
- Receive 75% of project costs back, up to $4,000.
- Rental property owners are eligible for 75% of project costs back, up to $9,500, if at least 50% of the building's rent rates are at or below the rent limit guidelines below.
Eligible rental units must meet the Maximum Gross Rent levels outlined in the table below.
| MAXIMUM ALLOWABLE RENT LEVEL PER RENTAL UNIT (INCLUDING UTILITIES) | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Studio | 1 BDRM | 2 BDRM | 3 BDRM | 4 BDRM | 5 BDRM | |
| Chittenden, Franklin, Grand Isle | $2,255 | $2,417 | $2,900 | $3,350 | $3,740 | $4,427 |
| Addison | $1,968 | $2,107 | $2,529 | $2,920 | $3,258 | $3,595 |
| All other VT counties | $1,950 | $2,087 | $2,505 | $2,895 | $3,230 | $3,562 |
- Hire an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor and plan the scope of your project.
- Verify household income to determine eligibility for enhanced incentives.
- Work with your contractor to complete the project.
- Contractor reports completed work to Efficiency Vermont for review.
- Receive 75% of project cost back, up to $4,000 per project, or $9,500 per project for income-eligible Vermonters.
Free services are available through local weatherization organizations to low-income Vermont residents who meet income eligibility guidelines.
Vermont Gas Systems customers can receive up to $5,000 for single family and $7,500 for multifamily buildings. Visit www.vermontgas.com to determine eligibility.
| Partner | Additional Offer | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Federal Tax Credit for tax years 2023-2032 | 30% of cost | Federal Tax Credit details & eligibility |
Secure financing to help pay for energy-saving improvements.
Financing for Homeowners
Home Energy Loan
Flexible financing for homeowners starting at 0% interest.
Utility on-bill financing
Pay for your project monthly through the Weatherization Repayment Assistance Program.
In support of lowering Vermont’s greenhouse gas emissions, rebates are available from:
