Home Performance with Energy Star (Existing Residential)
Central Vermont Pub Serv 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
program administrator
Efficiency Vermont
program timeline
Program start date: 2022-07-01
list of rebates
- Flat rebate of 75% of cost (Duct/Air sealing)
- Maximum rebate of $4000 (Duct/Air sealing)
- Flat rebate of 75% of cost (Duct/Air sealing)
- Maximum rebate of $9500 (Duct/Air sealing)
- Flat rebate of 75% of cost (Insulation)
- Maximum rebate of $4000 (Insulation)
- Flat rebate of 75% of cost (Insulation)
- Maximum rebate of $9500 (Insulation)
program notes
- 2025-07-01 15:29:37
- Annual review, no policy change.
- 2024-02-26 18:26:25
- Annual review: incentive doubled for base amount, and increased to $9,500 for low-income residences.
- 2023-02-28 21:07:16
- Annual review: no changes.
- 2022-07-19 15:50:56
- Annual Review, updated program description and incentive amount
- 2016-11-10 22:14:27
- Annual review; energy audit incentive has been removed. All other incentives have not changed.
- 2015-11-10 16:30:26
- Annual review; the minimum requirements incentive increased from $250 to $500 and a new incentive is available for heating system upgrades.