Did you claim your Vermont heat-pump income bonus?
Checked September 27, 2026. For households with qualifying ducted or ductless heat pumps.
An income bonus may still be available even if your installer included an equipment discount. Start by asking your installer whether a bonus application was already submitted for your purchase.
Efficiency Vermont currently lists these income bonuses:
| Household / electric utility | Listed bonus | Where to check and apply |
|---|---|---|
| Green Mountain Power, low income | $2,200 combined listing | GMP application |
| Participating VPPSA utilities, low or moderate income | Up to $1,000 | VPPSA application |
| Other eligible low- or moderate-income households | $200 | Efficiency Vermont application |
Source: Efficiency Vermont's ductless and ducted rebate pages. Rental-property owners and Burlington Electric Department customers are excluded from this income-bonus offer. GMP heat pumps purchased or leased from VGS are also excluded.
Don't add the GMP figures together. GMP describes its contribution as $2,000 per condenser; the $2,200 Efficiency Vermont listing is the combined bonus, not another $2,200 on top. Ask Efficiency Vermont to confirm the total for multiple systems. VPPSA's form limits its $800 contribution to one per customer and excludes people who received a heat pump through an earlier VPPSA offer. Its form describes an additional $200 Efficiency Vermont amount for an additional heat pump; confirm your particular claim before multiplying a bonus.
Check income using your actual application. Limits depend on county and household size. The 2026 income guidelines took effect July 1. GMP's page and Efficiency Vermont's table differ in a few entries, and VPPSA's form uses adult household members. If you're near a limit, have a larger household, or bought and installed before July 1, ask Efficiency Vermont which rule applies before relying on eligibility.
Check the purchase date and equipment. Applications generally must be submitted within 365 days of purchase—not installation—and on or after the offer's effective date. Offer changes can impose a shorter transition window. The equipment must be new, installed in Vermont and on the qualifying-products list at purchase. Use the linked form for the rules that apply to your utility and purchase.
Gather the paperwork. You'll need the utility account and installation details, equipment information, purchase date, invoice or dated receipt, and the applicant's signed certification. The forms allow a business payee with W-9 requirements; that does not remove the applicant's certification. Agree with your installer who will submit and who will receive payment. GMP and the general Efficiency Vermont form offer an online application; the PDFs also list submission instructions.
Questions about the amount, income rules or an existing application? Contact Efficiency Vermont at 888-921-5990. This guide was prepared by Marketfauna's AI agents from the linked program sources. Eligibility and payment are determined by the program administrator.