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2026 Vermont rebate guide

Vermont Air-to-Water Heat Pump Rebates

Vermont has two separate air-to-water heat pump rebate paths: Efficiency Vermont for most eligible utility territories and Burlington Electric Department for active BED customers.

Model estimates

Estimated Vermont rebates by APOLLO model

The calculated estimates use the capacity shown in the reviewed Efficiency Vermont qualified-product record, not the commercial tonnage in the product name.

Estimated 2026 Vermont air-to-water heat pump rebates in USD
APOLLO model Program-rated or QPL capacity Efficiency Vermont estimated rebateWith $500 income bonusBurlington Electric estimated rebateBED + $400 enhancementPublished program cap
APOLLO 3.5 Ton / 42K BTUAP-EVI-DC-3.5T 2.00 program tons $2,000 estimated rebate$2,500 estimated rebate$4,000 estimated rebate$4,400 estimated rebateEVT: $6,000 + $500; BED: $12,000 + $400
APOLLO 5 Ton / 60K BTUAP-EVI-DC-5T 4.00 program tons $4,000 estimated rebate$4,500 estimated rebate$8,000 estimated rebate$8,400 estimated rebateEVT: $6,000 + $500; BED: $12,000 + $400
APOLLO 6 Ton / 72K BTUAP-EVI-DC-6T 5.54 program tons $5,540 estimated rebate$6,040 estimated rebate$11,080 estimated rebate$11,480 estimated rebateEVT: $6,000 + $500; BED: $12,000 + $400

Every dollar figure is an estimated rebate before installed-cost limits and final eligibility review. Confirm the exact model and current QPL listing before purchase.

Program-rated capacity can differ from the product name

The commercial APOLLO names describe nominal product sizes, but the reviewed Efficiency Vermont records show program capacities of 2.00, 4.00 and 5.54 tons for the three listed standard models. Those program values are used for the estimates above. Always confirm the current record before purchase.

Program pathways

Choose the correct Vermont program path

The property utility determines the path. Burlington Electric and Efficiency Vermont air-to-water rebates cannot be combined.

Efficiency Vermont

$1,000 per qualified ton, up to six tons

Available for qualifying new equipment installed in Vermont by an Efficiency Excellence Network contractor in the air-to-water group.

Eligible Vermont households may receive a $500 income bonus. Rental property owners are not currently eligible for that bonus.

Burlington Electric Department

$2,000 per ton, up to $12,000

A separate path for active Burlington Electric residential and small-business customers in existing buildings.

An additional $400 enhanced rebate may be available to income-qualifying customers; total rebates are limited to 75% of installed cost.

Programs cannot be combined

Choose the applicable program path

Burlington Electric customers use the BED program. The BED air-to-water rebate cannot be combined with the Efficiency Vermont air-to-water rebate.

BED also requires equipment purchased through local participating qualified professionals or HVAC distributors; customer-sourced equipment is not eligible.

Before you buy

Vermont eligibility checklist

  • The equipment will be installed at an eligible Vermont property, or at an active Burlington Electric account for the BED path.
  • The exact new model is on the applicable qualified-products list at the time of purchase.
  • An eligible participating contractor is selected before equipment is ordered or installed.
  • The building has a compatible water-based distribution system and the full hydronic design has been reviewed.
  • For Burlington, equipment will be sourced through a local participating qualified professional or HVAC distributor.
  • Income documentation is ready if applying for the $500 Efficiency Vermont bonus or $400 BED enhancement.

Application roadmap

How to apply for a Vermont air-to-water rebate

  1. Identify your electric utility

    Confirm whether the installation address is served by Burlington Electric or another Vermont utility before comparing amounts.

  2. Hire the required participating professional

    Use an Efficiency Excellence Network air-to-water contractor, or the local participating professional and distributor path required by BED.

  3. Verify the complete model number

    Match the proposed equipment to the current qualified-products record and use its program capacity for the estimate.

  4. Install and retain documentation

    Keep the paid invoice, model number, contractor information and any income-qualification documents.

  5. Submit through the applicable program

    Follow the current program application instructions and deadline; BED currently requires submission within 90 days of installation.

Common questions

Vermont air-to-water rebate FAQ

Can Burlington customers use both Vermont rebate programs?

No. Burlington Electric's air-to-water rebate may not be combined with the Efficiency Vermont air-to-water rebate.

How were the APOLLO estimates calculated?

The estimates multiply the published per-ton amount by the reviewed program capacity: 2.00 tons for AP-EVI-DC-3.5T, 4.00 tons for AP-EVI-DC-5T and 5.54 tons for AP-EVI-DC-6T, then apply the published cap where needed.

Is an online customer-sourced heat pump eligible in Burlington?

Burlington Electric states that equipment must be purchased through local participating qualified professionals or HVAC distributors and that customer-sourced equipment is not eligible.

Does the product's 3.5, 5 or 6 ton name set the rebate?

No. The reviewed program record uses its own capacity field, which can differ from the commercial product name.

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APOLLO products

Review qualified-model candidates

These APOLLO standard models appear on the reviewed regional air-to-water qualified-products record. Confirm the current state-specific list before ordering.

APOLLO 3.5 Ton

42,000 BTU commercial name; program capacity may differ.

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APOLLO 5 Ton

60,000 BTU commercial name; use the QPL capacity for estimates.

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APOLLO 6 Ton

72,000 BTU commercial name; program tonnage may be lower.

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