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Your complete resource hub for heat pumps, solar, and energy savings in Vermont. With 55% of homes burning oil or propane at $3.77-3.96/gal, heat pumps offer major savings. EVT rebates up to $2,200 for ducted systems. GMP income bonus $2,000/condenser. Design temps -10 to -15F require cold-climate rated equipment.
2026 Update: The federal 25C heat pump tax credit expired December 31, 2025. EVT rebates ($475/head ductless, $2,200 ducted) + GMP/VPPSA income bonuses are now the primary incentives for Vermont homeowners.
55%
Oil/Propane Homes
$7K+
Avg Energy Costs/Yr
-10 to -15F
Design Temperatures
$2,200
EVT Ducted Rebate
Everything Vermont homeowners need to know about heat pumps in 2026 — EVT rebates, GMP income bonuses, cold-climate performance at -15F, oil and propane conversion analysis, utility rate comparison, and how to choose the right installer.
EVT rebates: $475/head ductless, $2,200 ducted, $600 HPWH, $400 dryer. GMP income bonus $2,000/condenser.
Read guidePricing by system type from $3,500 single-zone to $22,000 multi-zone. Net cost after EVT rebates. 8-city cost comparison.
Read guideDesign temps -10 to -15F — coldest in New England. Models rated to VT extremes. COP at low temperatures explained.
Read guide35% of VT homes heat with oil at $3.96/gal. Save $2,200+/year switching to a heat pump. Oil tank decommissioning guide.
Read guide20% of VT homes on propane at $3.77/gal ($3,400/yr). Save $2,500+ switching. Rural VT propane dependency analysis.
Read guideEVT participating contractor requirements. 10-point question checklist. Red flags to watch for. Cold-climate certification.
Read guideSide-by-side utility comparison: GMP $0.2146, VEC $0.2348, BED $0.1837. Income bonuses, TOU rates, service areas.
Read guideEverything about going solar in Vermont — net metering, GMP battery program, community solar, utility rate comparison, and why pairing solar with a heat pump maximizes your savings. Coming soon.
Track Vermont electricity rates, see which utilities are rising fastest, and discover how solar locks in your cost.
Burlington Electric Department is Vermont's largest municipal utility and one of the greenest in the US — 100% renewable since 2014, with strong net metering and solar programs.
Solar economics vary by location, utility territory, and permitting. Find your city for exact pricing, payback period, and utility-specific details.
BED • $2.75-$3.25/W • BED territory, 100% renewable
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Fastest permits in VT
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Most populous VT town
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Solar Capital of New England
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • State capital, historic district
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Granite City, affordable housing
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Southern VT, historic Old Bennington
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Southern VT hub, strong solar culture
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Fast permits, affordable housing
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Historic village, Act 250 area
View solar costsGMP • $2.75-$3.25/W • Upper Valley, high adoption rate
View solar costsHow long does solar actually take in your town? We track permit approval times, interconnection timelines, and local requirements across Vermont.
29
Towns Tracked
6 days
Avg Permit Time
3
Act 250 Towns
21
Online Permits
| Town | Permit | Total |
|---|---|---|
| ClarendonGMP | 3d | 4-8 wks |
| SwantonVEC | 3d | 4-9 wks |
| LyndonGMP | 3d | 3-8 wks |
| South BurlingtonGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| EssexGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| ColchesterGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| WinooskiGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| WillistonGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| Rutland TownGMP | 5d | 4-8 wks |
| Barre TownGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| BerlinGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| SpringfieldGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| MiltonGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| NorwichGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| Hemlock HollowGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| St. JohnsburyGMP | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| NewportVEC | 5d | 4-9 wks |
| BurlingtonBED | 7d | 4-8 wks |
| ShelburneGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Rutland CityGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| KillingtonGMP | 7d | 6-12 wks |
| MontpelierGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| Barre CityGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| BrattleboroGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| BenningtonGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| ManchesterGMP | 7d | 6-12 wks |
| St. AlbansGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| HartfordGMP | 7d | 5-10 wks |
| WoodstockGMP | 10d | 6-12 wks |
Data compiled from municipal building departments, installer field reports, and NuWatt project history. Last updated March 2026. Click any row for details.
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