How efficient is your home? We can help you find out!
Weatherization describes home improvements to air seal and insulate the exterior surfaces of a home — such as basements, walls, and attics — to reduce heat loss, increase comfort, and improve indoor air quality.
Having an energy evaluation is an important first step to understand where your home is losing heat and identify ways to help reduce your energy costs and carbon footprint.
VGS can help support your weatherization upgrades through a variety of program pathways:
All customers are eligible for incentives and special financing when hiring a Building Performance Institute (BPI) contractor
Properties with high energy use may qualify for a comprehensive energy audit by a VGS Building Analyst
Our Energy Coach can help identify low-cost improvements to immediately reduce your heating bills and make your home more comfortable
Weatherization Rebates
Great incentives are still available for comprehensive weatherization projects that are scheduled for completion by 12/31/2025:
*When tenants pay the VGS bill, the project is eligible for a 75% rebate (rebate paid to landlord) **Households requesting the $9,500 rebate should complete an Income Verification Form and submit to Champlain Housing Trust to determine eligibility
Multi-Family Property
50% rebate on a qualifying weatherization project up to $10,000
When tenants pay the VGS bill, the project is eligible for a 75% rebate (rebate paid to landlord)
Multi-family home incentives apply to 4 units or less. For multi-family homes over 4 units please contact us at efficiency@vermontgas.com
Townhouse & Condo
75% rebate on a qualifying weatherization project up to $1,000 per unit
75% rebate on duct sealing, roof, and belly insulation up to $4,875
75% rebate on duct sealing and roof (or belly) insulation up to $2,850
100% rebate is available for low-income qualified customers
Low-Interest Financing
Our lending partner, Green Mountain Credit Union, offers special financing for loan amounts up to $20,000 for a 5-year term. Longer term loans are available but annual percentage rate (APR) and other terms may vary.
0% APR financing on weatherization projects
Project financing can also include qualifying health & safety improvements required to complete a comprehensive weatherization project
5.99% APR financing on weatherization projects when including heat pumps
Project financing can also include other energy upgrades incurred by the homeowner, such as heat pumps
WRAP provides eligible residential VGS customers the ability to finance home weatherization upgrades on their utility bill. A participant can pay for qualifying weatherization projects like insulation and air sealing, as well as heat pumps and advanced wood heating systems, through a monthly charge on their gas bill that can be paid back over time. The cost of WRAP will stay with the meter of the home if the dwelling is sold or changes ownership.
This program is available for moderate-income households (earning less than 120% of area median income) with 12 consecutive months of on-time VGS bill payment history.
Terms and Conditions
To qualify for incentives and financing, a weatherization project must be performed by a BPI-certified contractor and achieve a minimum air leakage reduction of 10%.
Customers can phase their improvements in over time if desired, however the total rebate cap is fixed for individual properties.
Financing is subject to approval by Green Mountain Credit Union.
Rebates and financing offers subject to change. These offers are good through 12/31/2025.
Request a Home Energy Assessment
Please complete this form so we can conduct an initial assessment of the energy usage of your home.
We will be in touch within a week to help you get on the right path, whether working with a VGS building analyst, our energy coach, or a BPI-certified contractor.
