Vermont

Heat Pumps in Vermont

Save up to $2,300/year vs oil & propane heating. Efficiency Vermont rebate up to $2,200. Plus HEAR rebates up to $8,000 for qualifying households.

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$2,300/yr

Annual savings vs oil

$2,200

Efficiency Vermont rebate

5–9 yrs

Payback period

$0.25/kWh

Electric rate

Heat Pumps for Vermont's Climate

Climate Considerations

Very cold winters with design temps of -10°F to -15°F. Cold-climate heat pumps are mandatory.

Cold-climate heat pumps (ccASHP) required for Vermont. Standard models lose too much capacity below 20°F.

Top Brands for Vermont

Based on Vermont's climate and our installation experience, we recommend:

Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat
Fujitsu Halcyon XLTH
Carrier Greenspeed

Heating Cost Comparison in Vermont

Annual heating cost for a typical 2,000 sq ft home in Vermont.

Heating Oil

$3,100

/year at $4/gal

Propane

$2,635

/year at $3.45/gal

Natural Gas

$1,705

/year at $1.8/therm

Heat Pump

$800

/year at $0.25/kWh

With solar panels, heat pump operating cost drops to near zero.

Vermont Heat Pump Incentives (2026)

Federal 25C Tax Credit

Expired

The federal 25C energy efficient home improvement credit expired December 31, 2025. Previously offered 30% up to $2,000 for heat pumps.

Efficiency Vermont

Up to $2,200

Efficiency Vermont ducted cold-climate heat pump rebate up to $2,200.

HEAR Rebates

Income-Qualified

Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates: up to $8,000 for low-income or $4,000 for moderate-income households. Can be stacked with Efficiency Vermont rebate. NuWatt handles the qualification and application process.

Your Estimated Net Cost

Without income rebates

$9,800–$19,800

With HEAR (low-income)

$2,000–$11,800

What NuWatt Installs in Vermont

Ducted Systems

For homes with existing ductwork. Replaces your furnace and uses your current ducts. Brands: Carrier Greenspeed, Bosch IDS 2.0, Daikin FIT.

Ductless Mini-Splits

For homes without ducts (radiators, baseboard). Wall-mounted indoor units with minimal installation disruption. Brands: Mitsubishi, Fujitsu, LG.

Hybrid/Dual-Fuel

Keep your existing furnace as backup while the heat pump handles 95%+ of heating. Best for homeowners who want a gradual transition.

Heat Pumps by Town in Vermont

199 towns with utility-specific data

Albany Alburgh Arlington Ascutney Bakersfield Barnard Barnet Barre Barton Bennington Bethel Bondville Bradford Brandon Brattleboro Bristol Brookfield Burlington Cabot Calais Cambridge Castleton Center Rutland Charlotte Chelsea Colchester Concord Corinth Coventry Craftsbury Craftsbury Common Danby Danville Derby Derby Line Dorset East Arlington East Barre East Calais East Corinth East Dorset East Dover East Fairfield East Montpelier East Randolph East Thetford Eden Enosburg Falls Essex Essex Junction Fair Haven Fairfax Fairfield Fairlee Ferrisburgh Franklin Glover Grand Isle Graniteville Greensboro Groton Hardwick Hartland Highgate Center Highgate Springs Hinesburg Huntington Hyde Park Irasburg Island Pond Isle La Motte Jacksonville Jamaica Jay Jeffersonville Jericho Johnson Killington Lowell Lyndon Lyndonville Manchester Manchester Center Marlboro Marshfield McIndoe Falls Middlebury Middletown Springs Milton Monkton Montpelier Moretown Morrisville Mount Holly New Haven Newbury Newfane Newport Newport Center North Bennington North Clarendon North Ferrisburgh North Hartland North Pomfret North Pownal North Troy Northfield Norton Norwich Orleans Orwell Pawlet Peacham Pittsford Plainfield Plymouth Post Mills Poultney Pownal Proctor Putney Quechee Randolph Randolph Center Reading Readsboro Richford Richmond Ripton Rutland Salisbury Shaftsbury Sharon Sheffield Shelburne Sheldon South Burlington South Hero South Londonderry South Pomfret South Royalton South Strafford South Woodstock St. Albans St. Johnsbury Stamford Starksboro Stowe Strafford Swanton Taftsville Thetford Thetford Center Topnotch Townshend Troy Tunbridge Underhill Vergennes Vernon Vershire Waitsfield Wallingford Wardsboro Warren Waterbury Waterbury Center Waterville Wells River West Burke West Charleston West Danville West Dover West Dummerston West Fairlee West Halifax West Hartford West Newbury West Pawlet West Rupert West Rutland West Townshend West Wardsboro Westfield Westford Westmore White River Junction Whitingham Wilder Williamstown Williamsville Williston Wilmington Windsor Winooski Wolcott Woodbury Woodstock Worcester

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Heat Pump FAQ for Vermont

How much does a heat pump cost in Vermont?

A whole-home heat pump system in Vermont typically costs $12,000–$22,000 installed before rebates. With the Efficiency Vermont rebate of up to $2,200 plus income-qualified HEAR rebates (up to $8,000), net cost can be as low as $9,800–$19,800. Note: the federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired December 31, 2025.

What are the best heat pump brands for Vermont?

For Vermont's climate, we recommend Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat, Fujitsu Halcyon XLTH, Carrier Greenspeed. Cold-climate models are essential for Vermont winters — standard heat pumps lose too much capacity below 20°F.

How much can I save switching from oil & propane to a heat pump in Vermont?

A typical Vermont home switching from oil heating saves approximately $2,300 per year — from $3,100/year in oil to roughly $800/year with a heat pump. Savings are even greater when paired with solar panels, which can reduce heat pump operating costs to near zero.

Does Vermont require cold-climate heat pumps?

Yes. Vermont's winter design temperatures (very cold winters with design temps of -10°f to -15°f) require cold-climate heat pumps (ccASHP) rated to operate below 0°F. Standard heat pumps lose significant capacity below 20°F and are not suitable for Vermont as the primary heating source.

What is the Efficiency Vermont heat pump rebate?

Efficiency Vermont ducted cold-climate heat pump rebate up to $2,200. Additionally, income-qualified households may be eligible for HEAR (Home Electrification and Appliance Rebates) of up to $8,000 for low-income or $4,000 for moderate-income households.

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