Bathroom Fan & Ventilation

Rebate Amount: $160

This rebate is available to all BED residential building owners in existing buildings. For new construction projects, please contact BED for separate rebate offerings.

Exhaust-only controlled mechanical ventilation systems consist of a high-quality, energy efficient ENERGY STAR^® Certified bath fan, with either integral timer control, or controlled by a separate timer control device.

Rebates are designed to encourage the installation of controlled mechanical ventilation systems in the main occupied spaces of Burlington single family homes and multifamily living units

Please have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your contractor’s invoice marked “Paid in Full” or a copy of the qualifying fan and control (if necessary) purchase invoices for homeowner self-installation.

Terms & Conditions

• Bath fan and controller (if necessary) must be installed after 1/1/2021.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• Installed fan model must appear on the ENERGY STAR Certified bath fan List.
• The fan must have an integral timer control or must be controlled by a separate timer control device.
• Limit 1 rebate per household or business

Air to Water Heat Pump

Rebate Amount: Up to $12,000 ($2,000 per ton)

• $400: Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers

Pre-approved weatherization may be eligible for a 50% (owner-occupied) or 75% (rental) rebate.

This rebate is available to all BED residential and small business customers in existing buildings. For new construction projects, please contact BED for separate rebate offerings. Natural gas customers should be advised that heat pumps will likely increase annual heating costs while reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your contractor’s invoice marked “Paid in Full.”
• If you are financing through VSECU, VFCU, or GMCU: a scan or photo quotes from your contractor.

Terms & Conditions

• Heat pump must be installed after 1/1/2021.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• Limit 1 rebate per household or business.
• Equipment must be purchased through local participating qualified professionals and HVAC Distributors only.
• Customer-sourced equipment is not eligible.
• Equipment must be on Qualified Product List.
• Contractors are required to secure permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Dept.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Centrally Ducted Heat Pump

Rebate Amount: $1,125 – $9,000 ($1,500 per ton)

• Plus $400 per condenser for qualifying customers

Total rebate will be capped at 75% of the installed cost. Pre-approved weatherization may be eligible for a 50% (owner-occupied) or 75% (rental) rebate. 

This rebate is available to all BED residential and small business customers in existing buildings. For new construction projects, please contact BED for separate rebate offerings.

This rebate will be issued in two parts:

1. The BED rebate given to your contractor when they purchase the eligible equipment from their distributor. This rebate should be shown on your contractor’s quote reducing the price of the installation. Check with your contractor about this additional rebate. This rebate from your contractor is included in the 75% maximum rebate.
2. BED’s mail-in portion with check sent to you after completing the on-line rebate form.

Natural gas customers should be advised that heat pumps will likely increase annual heating costs while reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

Rebates are designed to support heat pump installations that displace a significant percentage of the space heating load of a building and are installed in the main occupied spaces. Garages, auxiliary buildings and other smaller spaces are not eligible without prior approval from BED.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your contractor’s invoice marked “Paid in Full.”
  • If doing the heat pump install along with a new furnace, please have your contractor breakout just the heat pump installation cost as BED’s total rebate is capped at 75% of this cost.
• If you are financing through VSECU, VFCU, or GMCU: a scan or photo quotes from your contractor.

Terms & Conditions

• CDHP must be installed after 1/1/2021.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• Limit 1 rebate per household or business (includes ductless and centrally ducted systems).
• Equipment must be purchased through local participating qualified professionals and HVAC Distributors only. Customer sourced equipment is not eligible.
• Equipment must be on Qualified Product List.
• Contractors are required to secure permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Dept.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Mini-Split Heat Pump

Rebate Amount: 

• $2,100: Single-zone or multi-zone ≤ 2 tons
• $2,500: Multi-zone > 2 tons (1 ton = 12,000Btu/hr.)
• $400: Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers

Total rebate will be capped at 75% of the installed cost. Pre-approved weatherization may be eligible for a 50% (owner-occupied) or 75% (rental) rebate.

This rebate is in addition to the $350-$450 BED rebate available to your contractor when they purchase the unit. Check with your contractor about this additional rebate. This rebate from your contractor is included in the 75% maximum rebate.

This rebate is available to all BED residential and small business customers in existing buildings. For new construction projects, please contact BED for separate rebate offerings.

Natural gas customers should be advised that heat pumps will likely increase annual heating costs while reducing a home’s carbon footprint.

Rebates are designed to support heat pump installations that displace a significant percentage of the space heating load of a building and are installed in the main occupied spaces. Garages, auxiliary buildings and other smaller spaces are not eligible without prior approval from BED.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your contractor’s invoice marked “Paid in Full.”
• If you are financing through VSECU, VFCU, or GMCU: a scan or photo of quotes from your contractor.

Terms & Conditions

• Heat pump must be installed after 1/1/2022.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• Installed model must appear on the Qualified Products List.
• Limit 1 rebate per household or business (includes ductless and centrally ducted systems).
• Equipment must be purchased through local participating qualified professionals and HVAC Distributors only. Customer sourced equipment is not eligible.
• Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Clothes Washer

Rebate Amount: $150

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Only valid on purchases of new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certified Washers. Please visit the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Washers Product Finder to identify BED Green Stimulus Rebate eligible models.
  • IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you are purchasing a model with the Most Efficient designation. Not all ENERGY STAR products have this special designation.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made after June 1, 2020.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Electric Lawn Mower

Rebate Amount:

• Residential push mower: up to $100
• Residential ride mower: up to $200

Terms & Conditions

• Push mower
  • Lawn mower must be at least 36-volt.
  • Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $100 or 50% of the purchase price.
• Ride mower
  • Lawn mower must be at least 48-volt.
  • Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $200 or 50% of the purchase price.
• Only valid on purchases of new electric lawn mowers (corded or cordless).
• Reconditioned mowers are not eligible.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Electric Lawn Mower (Commercial)

Rebate Amount:

• $3,500 for ride mowers
• $500 for commercial push mowers

Terms & Conditions

• Must be a Commercial BED customer.
• Qualified Products List:
  • Gravely PRO-TURN® EV
  • Greenworks Lithium Z Ride Mowers: GZ 48R, GZ 48S, GZ 52R, GZ 52S, GZ 60R
  • Mean Green Push Mower: Mean Green WBX-33
  • Mean Green Ride Mowers: WBX-33, DWBX-48/52, SK-48, NXR48-52, CXR-52/60, Rival-52/60, EVO-74
• Charge your electric mower in BED territory.
• After the first rebate, any subsequent rebates will require pre-approval.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Lawnmowers must have been purchased on or after May 13, 2019.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Electric Chainsaw

Rebate Amount:

• Commercial: Lesser of $150 or 50% of retail price
• Residential: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Reconditioned chainsaws are not eligible.
• Chainsaw must come with at least 40V battery.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.

Electric Trimmers

Rebate Amount:

• Commercial: Lesser of $150 or 50% of retail price
• Residential: Lesser of $50 or 50% of retail price

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Reconditioned trimmers are not eligible.
• Trimmer must come with at least 40V battery.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.

Electric Snow Blower

Rebate Amount: $15

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Snow Blower must come with at least 56V battery.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Reconditioned snow blowers are not eligible.

Level 2 Workplace EV Charger

Rebate Amount: $1,500 per port
Up to 75% of installed cost.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• Photos or scans of your receipts for the charger and charger installation
• A photo or scan of the electric permit
• A photo of the installed charger

Terms & Conditions

• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• This rebate is only for BED commercial customers with active accounts.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• This rebate is only for Level 2 chargers, or higher, installed at workplaces in Burlington, VT.
• This rebate can be applied to the cost of installing the EVSE on the customer’s premise. Additional costs may be incurred to upgrade the electric grid serving the customer’s premise.
• Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
• Charger must have been purchased and installed after 1/1/2022.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Residential EV Charger

Rebate Amount:

• $900 when purchased with a new all-electric vehicle
• $700 when purchased with a new plug-in hybrid electric vehicle
• $700 when purchased with a pre-owned all-electric or plug-in hybrid electric vehicle

Rebate will be processed after we receive an automated notification that your station is enrolled in our EV Rate.

After your new charger is installed and you have enrolled in the special Residential EV Rate you will save up to 45% on charging your EV.

• Savings apply only to EV charging costs.
• Charging must be done between 10pm and 12pm the following day.
• Savings will be applied as a 6.7735¢/kwh credit on your bill.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• Photos or scans of your receipts for the charger and charger installation.

Terms & Conditions

• Charger must be purchased within 60 days of purchase of the vehicle. If your preferred charger is out of stock and you Contact Energy Services within the 60-day period, BED will extend the purchase period to 180 days.
• Charger must be a qualifying EV charger. Visit our EV Rate page for a list of products.
• Rebate will be processed upon installation and enrollment in Residential EV rate.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
• Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.
• Limit one rebate per household or business.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Residential EV Charger – Multi-Family

Rebate Amount:

• $1,200: Qualifying EVmatch chargers
  • $300: Additional rebate for qualifying EVmatch chargers made available to the public from 9am to 5pm during the week.
  • $250: Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers*
• $1,000: Non-EVmatch Level 2 chargers (over 30 amps)
  • $250: Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers*

* To qualify for the additional $250 rebate, more than 15% of the units your EV charger serves must have a gross income less than the limits listed on the following Documentation page.

Rebate will be processed upon satisfying all Terms & Conditions, providing a receipt of payment and installation of an eligible EV charger, and, applicable to the Smart Charging option, verification that the charger is connected to EVmatch’s (or other applicable provider’s) network.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• Photos or scans of your receipts for the charger and charger installation.

Terms & Conditions

• Recipient must be a Burlington Electric Department customer and/or property owner.
• Applicant’s property must be wired with a house meter that is billed separately, to the property owner or association, from meters for residential units
• Property must be a multi-family unit dwelling, which includes multiple separate housing units for residential inhabitants contained within one building or several buildings within one complex.
• Limit 10 rebates per multi-family unit dwelling.
  • Additional rebates may be available with prior approval.
• EV Chargers must be installed by a licensed electrician and the owner/contractor/electrician is responsible for all applicable permits.
• Installation must occur within the municipal boundaries of the City of Burlington.
• Dedicated parking spots should be available for each EV charger port.
• Adequate signage to locate the charger is required for the Smart Charging option.
• By accepting this incentive, the recipient agrees to maintain the installed EV charger for a period of 3 years in a manner that will ensure the intended access to this equipment. This should include maintaining the charger’s functionality and, for Smart/Public Charging, a consistent WiFi or cellular connection.
• The applicant is solely responsible for the design, implementation, and installation of the EV charger (the “Project”) and for ensuring that the EV charger installation (including equipment purchased, work performed, required permits, and material disposal, if any) complies with applicable federal, state and local safety, building, electrical, and environmental laws, codes, regulations and standards and any manufacturer instructions. Recipient assumes full financial responsibility if the Project does not meet the qualifications specified in this Agreement. If future conditions require removal and decommissioning of the EV charger, such removal and decommissioning will be at the expense and risk of the recipient.
• Eligible rebates will be provided upon BED receiving a receipt of payment for the purchase and installation of the EVSE.
• Burlington Electric Department limits rebates to 75% of installed cost.

Terms & Conditions applicable for additional $300 public smart charging rebate

• Recipients receiving the Public EVSE Adder must make their charger available to the public from at least 9am to 5pm Monday through Friday.
• Eligible rebates for Smart Charging will be provided upon verification that the charger is connected to EVmatch’s (or other applicable provider’s) network in addition to receipt of payment for the purchase and installation of the EVSE.
• A contract must be completed with the EV software provider approved by BED.
• The price of charging will not exceed $0.30 / kWh or $3.40 per hour.
• BED reserves the right to promote public chargers that have been installed via this incentive program to the public.

Additional Terms & Conditions

Electric Vehicle: New

Rebate Amount:

• New All-Electric: $2,300
  • Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $600
• New Plug-In Hybrid: $2,000
  • Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $300

This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates. 

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
• A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle

Terms & Conditions

• The MSRP must be $60,000 or less.
  • MSRP is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
• Be sure your make and model is on the qualifying product list and has an MSRP of $60,000 or less.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
• For commercial customers, vehicles must be registered in the business name that matches the active BED account name on this form.
• Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
  • Additional rebates may be available with prior approval.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Electric Vehicle: Pre-Owned

Rebate Amount: Lesser of $1,300 or 50% of retail price

• Enhanced rebate for qualifying customers: $200

This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates. The bill of sale must include separate line items for this BED rebate and the State of Vermont rebate, if applicable.

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
• A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle

Terms & Conditions

• The MSRP must be $60,000 or less before taxes and fees.
• Model year must be from last 8 years.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
• Limit two rebates per household or commercial customer.
• Rebates on additional EVs for commercial customers may be available with prior approval from BED.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Electric Bike

Rebate Amount: Lesser of $200 or 25% of the purchase price

This rebate is in addition to any manufacturer rebates. 

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease

Terms & Conditions

• Only valid on purchases of new electric bikes.
• Not available for purchases at bike shops that are participants in the instant rebate program.
• Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $200 or 25% of the purchase price.
• Electric bike motor must be at least 250W.
• Electric bike battery must be at least 250Wh.
• Purchase must be made after May 18, 2022
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
• Additional rebates may be available with prior approval.

Electric Motorcycle

Rebate Amount: $500

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of a proof of purchase or lease
• A photo or scan of proof of Vermont registration of qualifying vehicle

Terms & Conditions

• The MSRP must be $25,000 or less.
  • MSRP is the cost of the vehicle with all of your included features before taxes and fees.
• Minimum Battery Size: 6 kWh
• Vehicle must be new. Reconditioned models are not eligible.
• Vehicle must be registered in Burlington, Vermont.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Limit two rebates per household & two rebates per commercial account.
  • Additional rebates may be available with prior approval.

Forklift

Rebate Amount

• $6,000 for lithium-ion battery-powered forklift
• $4,000 for lead-acid battery-powered forklift

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Must be customer’s first electric forklift or replacing a retiring fossil fuel forklift.
• Forklift must have at least a 3,000 lb. capacity.
• Only valid on purchases of new electric forklifts.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• Purchase must be made on or after September 9, 2019.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
• W9 form required prior to issuing rebate check. If applicable, a 1099 form will be sent.

Induction Cooktop

Rebate Amount: up to $200

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Both standalone cooktops and ranges with built-in induction cooktops are eligible.
• Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $200 or 50% of the purchase price.
• Only valid on purchases of new induction cooktops.
• Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Cooktop must be at least 24”.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.

Heat Pump Water Heater

Rebate Amount

• $500 for Tier 1 & 2 units
• $800 for Tier 3 & 4 units
• Additional $200 rebate for low-moderate income customers

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.

Be sure to speak with your contractor/installer about the additional $300-600 statewide discount available to them from their distributor. 

Terms & Conditions

• Unit must be listed on the Efficiency Vermont qualified products list at the time of purchase.
• Heat pump must be installed after 1/1/2022.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Total rebate amount (including contractor rebate, this online rebate, and low-income bonus rebate) is limited to 75% of installed cost.
• This rebate is only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Installations must be done by professional contractors only.
• Contractors are required to secure the necessary permits from Burlington’s Permitting and Inspections Department.

Electric Leaf Blower

Rebate Amount:

• Commercial: up to $150
• Residential: up to $50

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A scan or photo of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of purchase.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.
• W9 form required prior to issuing rebate check. If applicable, a 1099 form will be sent.
• Commercial Customers
  • Only for BED commercial customers with active accounts.
  • Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $150 or 50% of the purchase price.
  • Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
  • Leaf blower purchase must include at least 800 watt-hours of battery capacity.
• Residential Customers
  • Rebate amount is limited to the lesser of $50 or 50% of the purchase price.
  • Purchase must be made after January 1, 2022.
  • Leaf blower must come with at least a 40-volt battery.
  • Reconditioned leaf blowers are not eligible.

Refrigerator

Rebate Amount: $50

Have the following items ready:

• Your Burlington Electric Department account number. It is printed on your monthly bill.
• A photo or scan of your proof of purchase.

Terms & Conditions

• Only valid on purchases of new ENERGY STAR Most Efficient Certified Refrigerator. Please visit the ENERGY STAR® Most Efficient Refrigerator Product Finder to identify eligible models.
  • IMPORTANT: Please ensure that you are purchasing a model with the Most Efficient designation. Not all ENERGY STAR products have this special designation.
• Purchase must be made after June 1, 2020.
• Purchase must be made in Vermont.
• This rebate form must be submitted within 60 days of installation.
• Only for BED customers with active accounts.
• Limit one rebate per account.
• BED reserves the right to modify or end this offer at any time.