$650 Efficiency Vermont rebate available for efficient wood and pellet stoves
Burlington, VT
Vermonters thinking of purchasing a new cordwood- or pellet-burning stove now have a new incentive to opt for a high-efficiency model.
Efficiency Vermont is partnering with participating stove dealers around the state to apply a $650 discount at the point of purchase for select stove models. To qualify for the rebate the stoves must be professionally installed.
The discount comes as Vermonters are thinking of ways to button up their homes for winter, making them more comfortable, affordable, and environmentally friendly.
According to the Vermont 2016 Wood Heat Baseline Study, 38 percent of homes in the state are heated in part by wood. The wood heat industry supports more than 1,000 full-time jobs and displaces approximately 68 million gallons of fuel oil each year.
“Efficient wood heat is a great companion to a well air sealed, insulated, and ventilated home,” said Carol Weston, Efficiency Vermont Program Director. “When burned in a high-efficiency stove, locally sourced cordwood and wood pellets provide a great strategy for Vermonters to save money, lower their carbon footprint, and support their local economy.”
The Efficiency Vermont discount is available through participating retailers who sell cordwood and pellet stoves that meet efficiency and emission standards.
Larger rebates of up to $1,000 are available for Vermonters who are replacing older model stoves and taking them out of service. Customers can find more information about available rebates for their circumstances at www.efficiencyvermont.com/rebates, or by calling Efficiency Vermont Customer Support at (888) 921-5990.
About Efficiency Vermont
As the nation’s first Energy Efficiency Utility, Efficiency Vermont has helped Vermont avoid over 13.2 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions and has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s ENERGY STAR program Partner of the Year – Sustained Excellence award for the last eight consecutive years. Efficiency Vermont works with partners to help our state transition to more affordable, low carbon energy use through education, incentives, and support for our clean energy workforce. Learn more at www.efficiencyvermont.com.
Efficiency Vermont Press Contact
Matthew Smith
Phone: (802) 540-7662
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