Our weatherization and efficient equipment programs can bring the warmth, the savings, and the knowledge that your home is protected. There has never been a better time to weatherize your home or upgrade to the most efficient space and water heating systems. Smart home, comfortable home – no matter what you call it, we can help you achieve it.
Residential Equipment Rebates & Financing
Installing high-efficiency home heating and water heating equipment saves you money and offers peace of mind. VGS can help reduce the costs of equipment replacement and finance at a low rate through our partner Green Mountain Credit Union.
VGS has moved to a point-of-purchase “instant rebate” for efficient natural gas equipment. Instead of having to complete a form to request a rebate after equipment is installed, these amounts have already been applied to the price when your contractor purchases from a local distributor.
Here’s the current list of participating distributors applying the instant rebate when qualifying equipment is purchased:
- BellSimons – Williston
- Blodgett Supply – Williston
- F.W. Webb Company – St. Albans & Williston
- Homans Associates – Williston
- Hulbert Supply – Burlington
- Johnstone Supply – Burlington
- Lennox Industries
- R.E. Michel Company – Williston
- RJ Murray – Williston
- S.G. Torrice Company – Williston
- Sid Harvey Industries – Williston
- The Granite Group – So. Burl & St. Albans
- United Refrigeration – Burlington
Federal tax credits up to 30% of the project cost are also available for equipment in the highest efficiency tier. Please check with your tax advisor for more details.
If you are looking to submit a rebate form for equipment installed or have questions about the point-of-purchase rebates, please reach out to Efficiency@vermontgas.com.
| Eligible Equipment | Required Efficiency 1 | Rebate 2 |
|---|---|---|
| Furnace (hot air system) | 95-96% AFUE 97%+ AFUE | $250 $400 + tax credit |
| Boiler (hot water system) | 90-94% AFUE 95%+ AFUE | $500 $600 + tax credit |
| Combi Boiler & Water Heater | 90-94% AFUE 95%+ AFUE | $600 $800 + tax credit |
| Tanked Water Heater (40/50 gallon) | .70-.85 UEF .86+ EUF Heat Pump Water Heater | $150 $300 + tax credit EVT 3 + tax credit |
| Tankless Water Heater | .82-.89 UEF .90-.94 UEF .95+ UEF | $100 $300 $500 + tax credit |
| Direct Vent Space Heater | 80%+ AFUE | $100 |
| Heat/Energy Recovery Ventilator | HVI listed | $400 |
| Drain Water Heat Recovery | Click for more details | $500 |
| Smart Thermostat | Click for more details | $100 |
2 Rebate amounts and eligibility criteria are valid for equipment installed on or before December 31, 2025. Rebate amounts are subject to change after this installation deadline.
3 Efficiency Vermont and Burlington Electric Department offer rebates for heat pump water heaters, including any applicable income bonus.
4 All equipment must be installed by a natural-gas licensed contractor to be eligible for rebates. The State of Vermont maintains a list of licensed plumbers.
Low Interest Rate Financing through Green Mountain Credit Union
We’ve also partnered with Green Mountain Credit Union to offer 0% Annual Percentage Rate financing over 60 months for qualifying high-efficiency natural gas equipment up to $15,000.
Everyday Energy Reduction
Small changes can help customers increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Our energy experts are here to help you save money and energy with our award-winning efficiency programs. We also partner with other resources to help our customers further their energy savings.