Burlington Electric Department - Residential Energy Efficiency Rebate Program

May 10, 2023

Summary

Burlington Electric Department offers a variety of rebate incentives that encourage residential consumers to upgrade to energy-efficient equipment in their homes. Rebates are available for a variety of energy efficiency measures, including clothes washers, heat pumps, pool pumps, smart thermostats, air conditioners, dehumidifiers, lighting, and more. All installations and conversions are subject to verification from Burlington Electric Department. Interested consumers can check product eligibility and find specific equipment requirements on the program website. Bonus incentives are available for income-eligible customers.

Program Overview

Implementing Sector: Utility
Category: Financial Incentive
State: Vermont
Incentive Type: Rebate Program
Web Site: https://www.burlingtonelectric.com/rebate-form
Administrator: Burlington Electric Department
Start Date:
Eligible Renewable/Other Technologies:
  • Clothes Washers
  • Refrigerators/Freezers
  • Water Heaters
  • Heat pumps
  • Heat recovery
  • Other EE
  • HVAC
Incentive Amount: Rebates have many conditions and possibilities for enhanced rebates. See program website for full details.

Mini-Split Heat Pump: $2100 - $2500
Centrally Ducted Heat Pump: $1250 - $6250
Air to Water Heat Pump: $12,000 ($2,000 per ton)
Heat Pump Water Heater: $500 - $800
Electric Lawn Mower: $100 - $300
Electric Leaf Blower: $50
Electric Chainsaw: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price
Electric Trimmers: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price
Electric Snow Blower: $15
Clothes Washer: $150
Refrigerator: $150 - $250
Induction Cooktop: $200
Bathroom Fan: $110
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) & Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Tier 1: $750 or the lesser of 75% of the installed cost
Heat Recovery Ventilation (HRV) & Energy Recovery Ventilation (ERV) Tier 2: $950 or the lesser of 75% of the installed cost
Maximum Incentive: Mini-Split Heat Pump: 75% of the installed cost
Centrally Ducted Heat Pump: 75% of the installed cost
Equipment Requirements: See program website.

Contact

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.