Heat Pumps (Water Heating)
Heat pump water heaters extract energy from the surrounding air to heat water for domestic use; this means they will both cool and dehumidify the space around them, and are therefore best suited to basements or other non-living spaces. They also contain electric resistance heating elements to supplement the heat pump when hot water is in high demand. See this guide from Efficiency Vermont for more information on the various types of water heaters.
State Incentives
- Efficiency Vermont offers a base discount of $600, but low-income households can now get 100% of costs covered up to $5,000. Moderate-income households can get 90% of costs covered up to $4,500.
Federal Incentives
- 30% up to $2,000 tax credit per year. (Note: You can only claim up to $2,000 total per year—not per piece of eligible equipment. So if you installed multiple eligible pieces of equipment in the same year, your maximum credit value is still $2,000).
- 30% up to $600 tax credit available for electrical panel upgrade if combined with heat pump water heater installation.
Updated May 2025