Burlington Electric Department (BED) offers a variety of rebate incentives to its commercial customers. The Commercial Energy Efficiency Program provides significant rebates for, HVAC systems, system controls, lighting upgrades, and refrigeration. Equipment must be purchased and installed in the program year to qualify for rebates. Instant rebates at the time of purchase are available for heat pump water heaters and high-performance circulator pumps. Pre-approval is required for rebates on more than 100 pieces of equipment, buildings exceeding 10,000 square feet, and/or $5,000 or more in rebate payments. Customers must indicate the date and place of purchase, along with the size, type, make, model/part number, and serial number (where applicable) of the purchased item. Check product eligibility and more specific equipment requirements on BED web site or rebate application form before purchasing equipment. All installations are subject to verification from Burlington Electric Department.
| Implementing Sector: | Utility |
| Category: | Financial Incentive |
| State: | Vermont |
| Incentive Type: | Rebate Program |
| Web Site: | https://www.efficiencyvermont.com/rebates/list?type=Residential |
| Administrator: | Burlington Electric Department |
| Start Date: | |
| Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies: |
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| Incentive Amount: |
Advanced Power Strips: Up to $7 with coupon Boilers: $500 Central Wood Pellet Furnaces & Boilers: $2,000 Clothes Dryers: $50 - $400 Clothes Washer: $40 (Tier 1) or $75 (Tier 2 or 3) Dehumidifiers: $40 Furnace: $500 Heat Pump Heating & Cooling System: $600 (single zone) or $800 (multi zone) Heat Pump Water Heater: $600 High Performance Circulator Pumps: Up to $600 off at time of purchase LED Lighting: Special pricing varies by retailer Pool Pumps: $600 Refrigerator: $40 (Tier 1) or $75 (Tier 2 or 3) Smart Thermostat: Up to $150 Solar Water Heater: $950 Ventilation System: $110 |
| Maximum Incentive: |
Dehumidifier: Limit one rebate per account per year Heat Pump Water Heater: Limit one rebate per account per year LED Lighting: Limit 12 per household Pool Pump: Limit one rebate per account per year Refrigerator: Limit one rebate per account per year Smart Thermostat: Limit two thermostats per account |
| Equipment Requirements: |
Appliances: ENERGY STAR rated Furnace: Minimum 87% AFUE LED Lighting: ENERGY STAR rated Smart Thermostat: Requires minimum customer contribution of $50. If purchase price is under $200, the rebate amount will be prorated Solar Water Heater: Must have an SRCC OG-300 qualified performance rating |
| Installation Requirements: |
Furnace: All installations must be central oil or propane heating systems in an existing home (not new construction). Must be installed by an Efficiency Excellence Network residential heating system contractor Smart Thermostat: After new smart thermostat is installed and connected to wi-fi, it must be registered as a connected device with the manufacturer to be eligible for a rebate Solar Water Heater: Must install monitoring device that is accessible remotely via the internet Ventilation System: Fans must be installed in tight buildings that require supplemental ventilation |
| Technologies: | Furnaces, Boilers |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 2000.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Dehumidifiers |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 40.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Furnaces |
| Sectors: | |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 500.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Heat pumps |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 600.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 800.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Water Heaters |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 600.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Pool Pumps |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 600.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Refrigerators/Freezers |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 40.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 75.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Programmable Thermostats |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a minimum of 150.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Solar Water Heat |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive is 950.00 $/Unit |
| Technologies: | Clothes Washers |
| Sectors: | Residential |
| Parameters: | The incentive has a maximum of 40.00 $/Unit, The incentive has a minimum of 75.00 $/Unit |
| Name: | Customer Service - BED |
| Organization: | Burlington Electric Department |
| Address: |
585 Pine Street Burlington VT 05401-4891 |
| Phone: | (802) 658-0300 |
This information is sourced from DSIRE; the most comprehensive source of information on incentives and policies that support renewables and energy efficiency in the United States. Established in 1995, DSIRE is operated by the N.C. Clean Energy Technology Center at N.C. State University.
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