Home Performance with Energy Star (Existing Residential)
Green Mountain Power Corp residential energy efficiency rebate program
program summary
Efficiency Vermont works with homeowners on comprehensive energy efficiency projects and offers several incentives. Single-family homes, as well as multifamily properties with up to five units, are eligible. The first step for individual homeowners is to contact Efficiency Vermont or select a certified Home Performance with Energy Star contractor. A list of certified contractors is available on the Efficiency Vermont website. The contractor will conduct and review the energy audit, and will work with you to improve your home's insulation and air sealing.
Customers are eligible to receive 75% of project costs back, up to $4,000. Vermont residents whose annual household income falls at or below the levels listed here are eligible for 75% of project costs back, up to $9,500. Household income will be verified by Opportunities Credit Union upon enrollment to determine eligibility.
eligible technologies
Duct/Air sealing, Insulation
website
program administrator
Efficiency Vermont
funding source
Efficiency Vermont Public Benefits Fund and Green Mountain Power Energy Efficiency Fund
list of rebates
Duct/Air sealing - Flat rebate of 75% of cost
Duct/Air sealing - Flat rebate of 75% of cost
program notes
- November 10, 2015
- Annual review; the minimum requirements incentive increased from $250 to $500 and a new incentive is available for heating system upgrades.
- November 10, 2016
- Annual review; energy audit incentive has been removed. All other incentives have not changed.
- July 19, 2022
- Annual Review, updated program description and incentive amount
- February 28, 2023
- Annual review: no changes.
- February 26, 2024
- Annual review: incentive doubled for base amount, and increased to $9,500 for low-income residences.
What cities does Green Mountain Power Corp cover?
- The following cities are in the Green Mountain Power Corp service area. However, this program may not be
available in every city. Check the program website for details.
- Barnet, Barre, Bellows Falls, Bennington, Bernardston, Bradford, Brattleboro, Bridport, Bristol, Burlington, Cabot, Calais, Charlestown, Charlotte, Colchester, Corinth, Crown Point, Danville, East Arlington, East Barre, East Calais, East Corinth, East Dover, East Montpelier, East Ryegate, Essex, Essex Junction, Ferrisburgh, Graniteville, Granville, Groton, Hanover, Hartland, Hinesburg, Hinsdale, Huntington, Jacksonville, Jericho, Keeseville, Littleton, Lower Waterford, Marshfield, Mc Indoe Falls, Monroe, Monroe Bridge, Montpelier, Moretown, New Haven, Newbury, Newfane, North Adams, North Ferrisburgh, North Hartland, North Montpelier, North Walpole, Northfield, Northfield, Norwich, Peacham, Peru, Plainfield, Plainfield, Port Henry, Pownal, Putney, Readsboro, Richmond, Saint Johnsbury, Saxtons River, Shelburne, South Burlington, South Hero, South Ryegate, Stamford, Starksboro, Stowe, Thetford Center, Topsham, Townshend, Underhill, Vergennes, Vernon, Waitsfield, Walpole, Warren, Washington, Waterbury, Waterbury Center, Websterville, Wells River, West Chesterfield, West Danville, West Dover, West Lebanon, West Topsham, West Wardsboro, Westminster, Westmoreland, Westport, White River Junction, Whitingham, Wilder, Williamstown, Williamstown, Williston, Willsboro, Wilmington, Winooski, Wolcott, Woodsville, Worcester