Commercial Rebates
Explore VGS rebates for qualifying high-efficiency commercial equipment and building improvements, including available incentive amounts, eligibility requirements, and how to receive your rebate.
Improve efficiency while reducing project costs.
VGS offers rebates for qualifying commercial equipment upgrades and energy-efficiency improvements to help reduce project costs. Most equipment rebates are applied instantly when contractors purchase eligible equipment through participating distributors, while others are processed directly through VGS.
The rebate amounts listed below are available for qualifying equipment installed on or before December 31, 2026 and may be adjusted after that date.
For equipment or energy-efficiency improvements not listed below, contact our Commercial Energy Services team to discuss available incentives and project-specific opportunities.
(802) 951-0321 | Efficiency@vermontgas.com
Instant Rebates Through Participating Distributors
For the equipment below, rebates are applied when local contractors purchase qualifying equipment through participating distributors. No separate rebate application is required.
Business owners should confirm with their contractor that all applicable rebates have been reflected in the final project cost.
| Eligible Equipment | Required Efficiency 1 | Rebate 2,3 |
|---|---|---|
| Boiler (<300 MBH) | 90 – 94% 95%+ AFUE | $1,000 $1,200 |
| Furnace | 95 – 96%+ AFUE 97%+ AFUE | $500 $800 |
| Tanked Water Heater (75-200 MBH) | 0.90+ UEF | $600 |
| Tankless Water Heater (<200 MBH) | 0.90 – 0.94 UEF 0.95+ UEF | $600 $1,000 |
| Unit Heater | 90%+ TE | $1,500 |
| Infrared Heater | Low-intensity tube heater | $1,000 |
| Demand Controlled Ventilation | Carbon dioxide sensor control | $250 |
| Smart Thermostat | ENERGY STAR | $150 |
1 Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), or Thermal Efficiency (TE) determined using AHRI Certification Directory or ENERGY STAR.
2 Note that multiple boiler/furnace systems and non-conventional designs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
3 Rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are valid for equipment installed on or before December 31, 2026. Rebate amounts are subject to change after this installation deadline.
Qualifying instant rebates are available through these participating distributors:
- BellSimons – Williston
- Blodgett Supply – Williston
- Ferguson
- F.W. Webb Company – Middlebury, St. Albans & Williston
- Homans Associates – Williston
- Hulbert Supply – Burlington
- Johnstone Supply – Williston
- Lennox Industries
- R.E. Michel Company – Williston
- RJ Murray – Williston
- Sid Harvey Industries – Williston
- The Granite Group – So. Burlington, St. Albans & Vergennes
- United Refrigeration – Burlington
Rebates Processed Through VGS
The following rebates are administered directly by VGS rather than through participating distributors. Contact our Commercial Energy Services team before purchasing or installing equipment so we can confirm eligibility, required documentation, and available incentives.
(802) 951-0321 | Efficiency@vermontgas.com
Eligible Equipment Required Efficiency 1 Rebate 2,3 Boiler (500-800 MBH) 94%+ TE $5,000 Boiler (300-499 MBH) 94%+ TE $2,500
1 Annual Fuel Utilization Efficiency (AFUE), Uniform Energy Factor (UEF), or Thermal Efficiency (TE) determined using AHRI Certification Directory or ENERGY STAR.
2 Note that multiple boiler/furnace systems and non-conventional designs will be evaluated on a case-by-case basis.
3 Rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are valid for equipment installed on or before December 31, 2026. Rebate amounts are subject to change after this installation deadline.
Use this application only for rebates listed under Rebates Processed Through VGS. After installation, complete the form below and submit the required supporting documentation to request payment.
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