Press Release - September 29, 2025

‘Button Up Vermont’ urges Vermonters to weatherize this fall using state rebates and expiring tax credits

WINOOSKI, VT

Vermont rebates offer up to $9,500 for comprehensive weatherization. Expiring federal tax credits offer additional savings for projects completed by the end of the year

WINOOSKI, VT—As temperatures drop across the northeast, partners in the statewide Button Up Vermont campaign are urging homeowners and renters to prepare their homes for colder temperatures using Vermont weatherization and heat pump rebates—and use soon-to-expire federal tax credits for projects completed this year.

Weatherization rebates from Efficiency Vermont, Vermont Gas Systems (VGS), and other partners aren’t going anywhere. But federal home energy tax credits—for things like energy-efficient windows and doors, insulation and air sealing, and heating systems—all expire at the end of the year.

That’s why this year’s “Button Up Vermont” campaign—kicking off Oct. 1 with a month of webinars, events, and other promotions—will focus on helping Vermonters understand how to make their homes more comfortable using all the state and federal incentives available.

“Buttoning up a home can make it more comfortable while also lowering your heating bills,” said Peter Walke, Efficiency Vermont’s managing director. “Whether it’s starting with a simple ‘DIY’ project or investing in comprehensive weatherization by a skilled professional, Efficiency Vermont’s rebates can help get your home ready for winter—and make it more affordable for years to come.”

Both Efficiency Vermont rebates and VGS incentives offer customers up to $9,500 for comprehensive weatherization projects. Incentives vary based on household size and income. Income-eligible households may qualify for free weatherization through the state’s Weatherization Assistance Programs (WAPs).

“With Federal rebates set to expire at the end of the year, now is the time to leverage rebates and reduce the cost of these energy-saving home improvements,” said Neale Lunderville, President and CEO of VGS. “Our teams work directly with customers to assess how they can get the most bang for their buck and improve comfort. We’re ready to do our part to help Vermonters button up ahead of winter.”

“Everyone deserves a safe, comfortable, and affordable home. Free weatherization services from Vermont’s Weatherization Assistance Programs are one of the best ways we can help eligible households achieve those goals,” said Wendy McGillivray, Executive Director and Director of Weatherization for NETO. Serving the Northeast Kingdom, NETO is one of five WAPs across Vermont offering no-cost weatherization and related services to income-qualified households. “The ‘Button Up’ campaign is a great opportunity for people to learn more about the steps they can take to have a more comfortable home."

Vermonters who complete home energy projects by Dec. 31, 2025, may also be able to use federal home energy tax credits. Those tax credits are the focus of one of several “Button Up” webinars this October as part of the weekly “Weatherization Wednesdays” series. The schedule includes:

View all webinars and events at www.buttonupvermont.org/events

Telltale signs a home is losing heat and needs “buttoning up” include:

Drafts, even when the heat is on, could be a sign that cold air is leaking in and heat is leaking out, wasting energy.
Snow melting unevenly on a roof, indicating an attic in need of air sealing and insulation.
Icicles or ice dams forming on a rooftop, a sign that heat is escaping through the roof.
Mold. A lack of insulation or proper ventilation can cause moisture to rise and get trapped, creating unhealthy indoor air and potentially other issues for a home if left untreated.

Insulating and air-sealing a home as part of a comprehensive weatherization project can address these issues, as well as important health and safety considerations of a home, like moisture management, ventilation, and indoor air quality. Learn more about rebates and financing to help Button Up a home.

About Button Up Vermont

Button Up Vermont is supported by a partnership of service providers and clean energy champions. The annual campaign runs each fall to raise awareness around the importance of weatherization. From tips on air sealing and insulation, to weighing the benefits of upgrades like energy efficient heat pumps, Button Up Vermont provides Vermont residents with the tools and resources needed to weatherize their homes and save. Button Up Vermont is sponsored by Efficiency Vermont. Learn more at https://www.buttonupvermont.org/

About Vermont Gas

Vermont Gas is northwest Vermont’s integrated energy services company. Its team of 140+ Vermonters serve safe, affordable, and reliable thermal energy to more than 56,000 families and businesses in Franklin, Chittenden, and Addison Counties. In addition to gas service, customers are able to access award-winning energy efficiency programs, equipment service and maintenance, and a growing portfolio of heat pump heating and cooling options. Learn more at www.vgsvt.com

About Efficiency Vermont

As the nation's first Energy Efficiency Utility, Efficiency Vermont has helped Vermont save $3.7 billion in lifetime savings and avoid more than 14.8 million metric tons of greenhouse gas emissions since 2000. Operated by clean energy nonprofit VEIC, Efficiency Vermont has received the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's ENERGY STAR^® program Partner of the Year - Sustained Excellence award over eight consecutive years. Efficiency Vermont works with partners to help our state transition to more affordable, low-carbon energy use through education, rebates and incentives, and support for our clean energy workforce. Learn more at www.efficiencyvermont.com.

Efficiency Vermont Press Contact
Matthew Smith
Phone: (802) 540-7662
[email protected]

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