Flood Recovery Rebates: Appliances, Heating, & Water Heating
Help is available to replace home heating systems, water heating systems, and other home appliances. Qualifying low- and moderate-income Vermont homeowners and renters are eligible for up to $10,000 per household.
Damage must have occurred between July 10 – July 31, 2023 (or July 10 – August 10 for residents of Addison County).
Up to
$10,000
cash back
About this rebate
Offer available to:
- ✓ Residential Properties
Effective Date: July 10, 2023
Offer available while funding lasts.
Eligible Products:
The table below provides an overview of the eligibility requirements and income-based incentives for all eligible products. Incentive amounts will not exceed total purchase and installation costs when combined with FEMA or standard Efficiency Vermont incentive offers.
The following are eligible for no-interest (0% APR) financing, up to $30,000.
| Qualified Product Lists | Additional Standard Efficiency Vermont Incentive | Replacement Criteria | Rebate Amount — Low Income | Rebate Amount — Moderate Income | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Large Appliances | ENERGY STAR®-certified Refrigerator | Only standard-sized units are eligible | Must replace flood-damaged unit Limit: 1 |
Up to $1,000 (Maximum 1 per appliance type) | Up to $750 (Maximum 1 per appliance type) |
| ENERGY STAR-certified Freezer | |||||
| ENERGY STAR-certified Clothes Washer | |||||
| ENERGY STAR-certified Clothes Dryer | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product’s total purchase and installation cost): Up to $400 cash back for heat pump dryers | ||||
| Small Appliances | ENERGY STAR-certified Window Air Conditioner | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product's total purchase and installation cost): $100 cash back for ENERGY STAR “Most Efficient” window air conditioners | Can be new or replacing flood-damaged unit Limit: 2 |
Up to $400 (maximum 2 per appliance type) | Up to $300 (maximum 2 per appliance type) |
| ENERGY STAR-certified Dehumidifier | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product's total purchase and installation cost): Up to $40 cash back | ||||
| ENERGY STAR-certified Air Purifier | |||||
| Water Heating (Tank & Tankless) | ENERGY STAR-certified Fossil Fuel Fired Water Heater | Must replace flood-damaged unit | Up to $3,000 | Up to $2,250 | |
| Electric Water Heater | |||||
| Heat Pump Water Heater | If you are seeking an incentive on a heat pump water heater, please apply through the statewide program for up to 100% of costs up to $5,000. The statewide heat pump water heater offer does not count toward the $10,000 Flood Recovery incentive cap. | Please apply through statewide program. Does not apply to $10,000 Flood Recovery incentive cap. | |||
| Heating | Central Wood Pellet Boiler or Furnace | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product’s total purchase and installation cost): Up to $6,000 cash back | Can be new or replacing flood-damaged unit | $10,000 | $7,500 |
| Wood/Pellet Stove | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product's total purchase and installation cost): Up to $400 off at time of purchase | Up to $10,000 | Up to $7,500 | ||
| Ductless Heat Pump | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product's total purchase and installation cost): Starting at $350 off | ||||
| Ducted Heat Pump | Standard incentive (may be combined with Flood Recovery incentive if total incentives do not exceed the product's total purchase and installation cost): Starting at $1,000 off | ||||
| Energy Efficient Boilers and Furnaces | Must replace flood-damaged unit | ||||
| TOTAL COMBINED MAX INCENTIVE Your final incentive will be based on your total qualifying expenses, less your FEMA payment, up to a total incentive amount of $10,000 |
Up to $10,000 | Up to $10,000 | |||
- Your household income must be at or below the “Low Income” or “Moderate Income” levels for your county as outlined in this table, to be eligible for this offer.
- The incentive amount for any individual product provided by Efficiency Vermont is in addition to any FEMA assistance for the same product. The combined FEMA and Efficiency Vermont financial assistance will not exceed the cost of purchasing and installing the product.
- Flood Recovery rebates may be combined with standard incentive offers as long as the total combined incentive does not exceed the total purchase and installation cost. If you would like to apply for the standard incentive, please complete that application separately from the Flood Recovery incentive application.
- Must be new, installed in Vermont, and listed on the Qualifying Products List at the time of purchase. Used, rebuilt, or refurbished equipment is not eligible.
- Apply for the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) process before participating in any Efficiency Vermont rebates, incentives, or financing offers. If you accept an Efficiency Vermont incentive before applying for FEMA assistance, future FEMA claims may be forfeited.
- Keep the receipts from your purchased items.
- Download rebate form or apply online. If you are applying for the panel upgrade rebate, please use this form. Be prepared to include the following:
- Attestation of a FEMA submission, if eligible, or attestation of ineligibility for FEMA benefits
- Attestation that products being replaced no longer function due to flooding
- Attestation that you have submitted damages to your insurance company
- For renters, a declaration of ownership for any flood-impacted appliances signed by a landlord
- Attestation of household income
- The incentive amount for any individual product provided by Efficiency Vermont is in addition to any FEMA assistance for the same product. The combined FEMA and Efficiency Vermont financial assistance will not exceed the cost of purchasing and installing the product. When you submit your Efficiency Vermont Flood Assistance Rebate Application, Efficiency Vermont will calculate the maximum amount of assistance you can receive when combined with any FEMA payments you have received for the same product. FEMA-eligible applications may experience extended wait times for processing.
Secure financing to help pay for energy-saving improvements.
Financing for Homeowners
Home Energy Loan
Flexible financing for homeowners starting at 0% interest.
Home Energy Loan Flood Recovery Accommodations
Eligible fossil fuel heating equipment may be financed
0% interest loans, with loan terms of 5 years or less, are available for all customers recovering from flooding
Borrowing cap: $30,000
The cap of 50% for Health & Safety project costs has increased to having no cap if such repairs are necessary for your project