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Heat pumps in Vermont.

Efficiency Vermont pays $2,500 standard plus a $300 cold-climate bonus. GMP and BED utility programs layer on top. Vermont's 35% oil/propane heating mix makes electrification the right move.

$2,200
Ducted heat pump rebate
7 items
Eligible categories
4 steps
From quote to rebate
Efficiency Vermont heat pump installation, a residential air-source heat pump system at a Vermont home
Why now · Vermont

Propane and oil bills have climbed every year.

Vermont propane climbed from $2.40/gal in 2010 to $3.50+/gal by 2025. GMP, BED, and VEC electric rates have climbed alongside it. A heat pump locks you off the propane trajectory entirely, while delivering 2.5× the heat per unit of input.

The hedge Heat pump: 2.5× heat per unit input
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Vermont propane price
2010–2025 · $/gallon
$0 low mid high 2010 2015 2020 2025 US avg $2.79/gallon Propane $3.50/gal $2.40/gal Heat pump (locked) your fuel-cost hedge $/gallon, residential
Propane price Heat pump operating cost US national average
Source · EIA Weekly Heating Oil & Propane Survey, residential class, 2010–2025. State averages and the US national line both pulled from the same dataset.
Major propane dealersAmeriGas, Suburban Propane, Irving Energy, Dead River, plus regional Vermont propane dealers
A real example · Vermont

What a cold-climate heat pump install actually pays back.

A 3-ton ducted heat pump (R-32, cold-climate certified) replaces your existing heating with a single all-season electric system. The rebate stack below shows what Vermont pays back on day one. The red line shows what staying on your current fuel costs you over 15 years.

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01 · Why It Works Here

The numbers that make a Vermont heat pump pencil.

Four reasons your heat pump pays you back on day one.

$2,800
Efficiency Vermont rebate
Standard + cold-climate
$10,500
GMP Powerwall pairing credit
Battery-paired installs
35%
Oil/propane heating homes
Heaviest of any state
R-32
A2L refrigerant required
Modern cold-climate units
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02 · Rebates & Benefits

Every rebate line, spelled out.

Current 2026 rebate amounts for Efficiency Vermont Heat Pumps. Locked in at the time of pre-approval.

  • Ductless mini-split heat pumpup to $475
  • Ducted whole-home heat pumpup to $2,200
  • GMP income-eligible bonus (≤80% AMI)+$2,000
  • VPPSA income bonus (VEC customers)+$1,000
  • Heat pump water heaterup to $1,000
  • Wood pellet stove rebate$400
  • Central wood heating systemup to $6,000
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04 · Install Timeline

From first call to rebate payment.

A typical Vermont heat pump install runs 6–9 weeks from Manual J load calculation to install commissioning.

01.
Site survey & Manual J load calc
Contractor evaluates ductwork, insulation, and total heat load. Produces system design sized to 90–120% of design load.
Week 1
02.
Permits & rebate pre-approval
Building permit filed with the town. Rebate pre-approval filed with the utility or program administrator.
Weeks 1-3
03.
Equipment procurement
Outdoor unit, indoor air handler or coils, and balance-of-system components ordered. Lead times depend on configuration.
Weeks 3-6
04.
Installation & commissioning
Most residential heat pump installs complete in 2–4 days on-site. Building permit inspection and refrigerant commissioning follow.
Weeks 6-9
05.
Rebate paperwork & sign-off
Final inspection paperwork submitted. Rebate check lands as bill credit or direct deposit, depending on the program.
Post-install
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06 · Questions Homeowners Ask

The honest FAQ.

Actual questions that come up in the first installer conversation, answered for a typical Vermont homeowner in 2026.

Why are VT heat pump rebates lower than MA and RI?

Vermont directs more of its rebate funding toward weatherization (90% cash back in 2026) because the state's harsh climate and older housing stock mean envelope work produces larger benefits than heat pump rebates alone. The combined strategy can exceed neighboring states.

What's the GMP income bonus?

Green Mountain Power offers a $2,000 income-eligible bonus on heat pump installations for customers at 80% AMI or below. Stackable with Efficiency Vermont rebates.

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All Vermont programs

The full Vermont upgrade menu.

Every Vermont program a homeowner can layer in. The badge marks the ones that pair most naturally with the program on this page.

VT · Vermont Solar + GMP NEM
Solar offsets the heat pump's electric load with clean kWh from your own roof. Sized together, the array carries the heating bill.
Stacks well
VT · Efficiency Vermont Weatherization
Insulate first, then heat pump. A tighter envelope means a smaller, cheaper heat pump that runs more efficiently.
Stacks well
VT · Vermont Windows & Doors
Old windows can defeat the heat pump's gains. Upgrading them together protects the comfort the new system delivers.
VT · GMP Powerwall + BYOD
A battery keeps the heat pump running through outages, especially important when fossil backup is gone.
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Other states and programs.

Looking for the same kind of program in another state, or a different program in yours? Tap any pill to jump.

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