Heat Pumps in Burlington, VT

Burlington, Vermont homeowners switching from oil & propane to a heat pump can save approximately $2,300 per year on heating costs. The local utility, Burlington Electric Department, charges $0.19/kWh for residential electricity. A heat pump replaces both your furnace and air conditioner, providing year-round heating and cooling at a fraction of the cost.

Very cold winters with design temps of -10°F to -15°F. Cold-climate heat pumps are mandatory. Cold-climate heat pumps (ccASHP) are essential for Burlington — standard models lose significant capacity below 20°F. We recommend Mitsubishi Hyper-Heat and Fujitsu Halcyon XLTH for this area.

The Efficiency Vermont rebate covers up to $2,200 of installation costs. Burlington Electric Department adds another $1,600 utility rebate on top. Income-qualified households may also receive HEAR rebates of up to $8,000. The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired at the end of 2025, making these state and utility incentives more important than ever.

NuWatt Energy installs heat pumps directly in Burlington — no subcontractors. We handle the full process: sizing assessment, equipment selection, installation, and all Efficiency Vermont rebate applications. Pair with solar to reduce your heat pump operating costs to near zero.