Home Energy Rebates · VT

Vermont home energy rebates (2026)

In Vermont, HEEHR rebates for electric appliances haven't launched, and HOMES rebates for whole-home upgrades aren't confirmed on any state page we could check. Federal tax credits for home energy upgrades ended after 2025; income-qualified households can still apply for weatherization.

Checked against Vermont’s own pages on October 12, 2026

HEEHR · electric appliances

Vermont Home Energy Rebates — Home Electrification and Appliance Rebate Program (HEAR), three planned phases

Not open yet not launched; state warned in May 2025 that HEAR funding 'remains in question' and not to plan on it

Run by: Vermont Department of Public Service (State Energy Office); delivery via Community Action Agencies (WAP) and Efficiency Vermont (new multifamily)
Amounts: Planned: moderate-income (80-150% AMI) heat pump rebates up to 50% of cost, max $8,000 ($9 million); no-cost heat pumps for WAP-served low-income homes ($10 million); up to $14,000 per unit for new affordable multifamily ($10 million).

Official page ↗ · verified October 12, 2026

HOMES · whole-home upgrades

Home Efficiency Rebates (HOMES), delivered through the Weatherization Assistance Program

Unconfirmed not confirmed as launched (page said the IRA-funded weatherization program 'will launch in 2025'; no later update)

Run by: Vermont Department of Public Service; Community Action Agencies
Amounts: Planned: up to $16,000 of no-cost efficiency upgrades for households under 80% AMI via WAP; $29 million award.

Official page ↗ · verified October 12, 2026

What Vermont’s pages say

Vermont DPS: $29 million for each program ($58 million). 'Vermont's HEAR funding remains in question as the federal government determines the future of conditionally approved proposals. It's recommended not to plan on HEAR funds for future projects at this time. (Updated May 2025).' 'Rebates are NOT available prior to program launch and rebates cannot be issued retroactively.' Page banner: 'due to federal policy decisions, some information and access to federal programs and sites may be temporarily unavailable.' No 2026 update found. The Building Performance Association's June 2026 map shows Vermont as not launched.

The Building Performance Association's June 2026 map, a trade-group source and the only national list since DOE stopped publishing one, lists Vermont as “Applied & Funds Awarded (not launched)”.

Federal programs in Vermont

Closed Federal tax credits (25C and 25D): ended for work after December 31, 2025 (Public Law 119-21). 2025 work is claimed on 2025 returns with IRS Form 5695. What ended → IRS ↗

Open Weatherization Assistance Program: funded for FY2026; pays for efficiency work, starting with an energy audit, for households at or below 200% of federal poverty guidelines. Apply through Vermont’s weatherization agency. Who qualifies → DOE ↗

Open LIHEAP: funded for FY2026; helps pay heating and cooling bills through Vermont’s LIHEAP office. LIHEAP →

Open ENERGY STAR Rebate Finder: searches offers on certified products by ZIP code. Rebate Finder ↗

All verified October 12, 2026

Common questions

Are Home Energy Rebates available in Vermont right now?

In Vermont, HEEHR rebates for electric appliances haven't launched, and HOMES rebates for whole-home upgrades aren't confirmed on any state page we could check. As checked on October 12, 2026, HEEHR: not launched; state warned in May 2025 that HEAR funding 'remains in question' and not to plan on it. HOMES: not confirmed as launched (page said the IRA-funded weatherization program 'will launch in 2025'; no later update).

Who runs Home Energy Rebates in Vermont?

HEEHR: Vermont Department of Public Service (State Energy Office); delivery via Community Action Agencies (WAP) and Efficiency Vermont (new multifamily). HOMES: Vermont Department of Public Service; Community Action Agencies.

Can I still get a federal tax credit for energy upgrades in Vermont?

No. The federal 25C and 25D credits ended for work after December 31, 2025, under Public Law 119-21, in every state. Work done in 2025 is claimed on 2025 returns with IRS Form 5695. Income-qualified households can still apply for the Weatherization Assistance Program.

Planning upgrades in Vermont?

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Sources

Checked October 12, 2026.

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