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Efficiency Vermont offers significantly enhanced benefits for qualifying low-income households. If your income is at or below 80% AMI -- or you are enrolled in LIHEAP, 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, or other qualifying programs -- you receive free energy audits, 100% off insulation, and $3,000/unit heat pump rebates.
Updated February 2026
If your household income is at or below these amounts, you qualify for enhanced EVT benefits. Thresholds are based on 80% Area Median Income for Vermont.
Based on 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for Vermont. Thresholds updated annually by HUD. Amounts shown are approximate for 2025-2026.
If you are enrolled in any of the following programs, you automatically qualify for EVT income-eligible benefits -- no income documentation needed.
Review the 80% AMI thresholds above, or check if you are enrolled in any of the alternate qualifying programs (LIHEAP, 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, etc.).
Most recent tax return or W-2s, or proof of enrollment in LIHEAP/3SquaresVT/Reach Up/SSI/Section 8/Medicaid.
Call 888-921-5990 and mention income-eligible programs. EVT staff will help determine your eligibility.
On-site energy audit is completely free for income-eligible households (no $100 copay). Same comprehensive assessment as standard audit.
Insulation, air sealing, and other weatherization measures are installed at 100% program cost — $0 to you. Heat pump rebates enhanced to $3,000/unit.
The Section 25C energy efficiency credit and Section 25D residential solar credit both expired December 31, 2025. They provide $0 in 2026. EVT income-eligible programs are state-funded and unaffected.
Beyond EVT, Vermont has several assistance programs that help with energy costs. Many of these programs also automatically qualify you for EVT income-eligible benefits.
Federal heating assistance — pays fuel/utility bills directly
Federally funded home weatherization for low-income VT households
Weatherization assistance for VT Gas Systems customers
Food assistance program — enrollment also qualifies for EVT income-eligible
Vermont TANF program — cash assistance and support services
Vermont Housing & Conservation Board — affordable housing programs
You qualify if your household income is at or below 80% Area Median Income (AMI) for Vermont. For a household of four, this is approximately $66,950 per year. You also automatically qualify if enrolled in LIHEAP, 3SquaresVT (SNAP), Reach Up (TANF), SSI, Medicaid/Dr. Dynasaur, Section 8, or the Weatherization Assistance Program. Call 888-921-5990 to verify.
The income-eligible audit is the same comprehensive on-site assessment as the standard audit -- blower door testing, thermal imaging, combustion safety testing, and room-by-room analysis -- but at $0 cost (no $100 copay). You also receive the same free installations (LEDs, smart thermostat, showerheads, pipe insulation, etc.) worth $195-$500.
Yes. All insulation and air sealing measures identified in the energy audit are fully covered at $0 out-of-pocket cost for income-eligible households. This includes attic insulation to R-60, wall insulation, basement/crawlspace insulation, air sealing, and duct sealing. The contractor handles all EVT rebate paperwork.
Income-eligible households receive $3,000 per unit for qualifying cold-climate heat pumps -- nearly 4x the standard $800/unit rebate. This significantly reduces the upfront cost of heat pump installation, especially for ductless mini-split systems where each indoor head counts as a unit.
Yes. EVT income-eligible programs and LIHEAP serve different needs and can be used together. LIHEAP helps pay heating bills directly, while EVT provides free insulation, audits, and enhanced rebates that reduce your ongoing energy costs. Being enrolled in LIHEAP also automatically qualifies you for EVT income-eligible programs.
You need either your most recent tax return or W-2s showing household income at or below 80% AMI, or proof of enrollment in a qualifying program (LIHEAP, 3SquaresVT, Reach Up, SSI, Section 8, Medicaid/Dr. Dynasaur, or WAP). Call EVT at 888-921-5990 and they will help determine your eligibility.
No. Vermont Gas Systems offers its own weatherization assistance program for VT Gas customers (roughly 45,000 customers in northwest Vermont). This is a separate program from EVT income-eligible programs. However, if you are a VT Gas customer, you may qualify for both programs. VT Gas also offers the Heat Saver Loan at 0% APR for qualifying improvements.
This guide is provided by NuWatt Energy as an educational resource. All income thresholds, rebate amounts, and program details are sourced from efficiencyvermont.com and Vermont DCF. Call EVT at 888-921-5990 to check your eligibility and get started.
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Call Efficiency Vermont at 888-921-5990 to check if you qualify for free energy audits, free insulation, and $3,000/unit heat pump rebates. Or dial 2-1-1 for general Vermont assistance.
Visit efficiencyvermont.com for the latest income-eligible program details