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
Effective Date: August 1, 2023
Offer available while funding lasts.
- Offer is for existing single-family Vermont residences (including short term rentals). Owners of rental properties with one - four units are also eligible - see eligibility details. Multifamily properties with five units or more may be eligible for Building Performance.
- A participating Efficiency Excellence Network (EEN) contractor must oversee the work and complete a blower door test before work is started.
- Project must 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.
- Reach out to Efficiency Vermont at (888) 921-5990 or [email protected] to confirm eligibility if you’ve received a rebate for weatherization work from Efficiency Vermont in the past or are not sure.
- Free services are available through local weatherization organizations to low-income Vermont residents who meet income eligibility guidelines.
- Vermont Gas Systems customers: call (802) 863-4511 x321 or visit www.vermontgas.com to determine eligibility.
Details:
- 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.
- Hire an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor and plan the scope of your project.
- Review household income to determine eligibility for enhanced incentives.
- Contractor completes work and submits to Efficiency Vermont for review.
- Complete income verification to confirm incentive amount.
- 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:
