Income Bonus: Open
Enrollment for 2026 is open. Open. Low- and moderate-income Vermont residents qualify for a bonus rebate, depending on their utility and household income level.
Serves: Residential customers of Vermont electric utilities, excluding Burlington Electric Department customers.
Do I Qualify
- Meet the current income limit for your county and household size.
- Choose new equipment on the qualifying products list.
- Rental property owners and Burlington Electric Department customers do not qualify.
How Much Comes Off
| Equipment | Requirement | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| Ducted heat pump income bonus | All other moderate- and low-income customers, as listed on the provider page | $200 per system |
| Ductless heat pump income bonus | All other moderate- and low-income customers, as listed on the provider page | $200 per system |
| Ducted heat pump joint income bonus | VPPSA member utilities' moderate- and low-income customers | $1,000 per system |
| Ductless heat pump joint income bonus | VPPSA member utilities' moderate- and low-income customers | $1,000 per system |
Who Files It
The customer signs the income-bonus application and submits proof of purchase. The form permits a different payee.
The provider pays either the contractor or the homeowner.
The Steps to Apply
- Check your utility and household income category. Income guidelines.
- Use the application linked for your utility on the rebate page. Choose the correct application.
Read on October 22, 2026 from the Efficiency Vermont page. A change to this program is a dated line in the changelog.