Vermont Appliance and Equipment Energy Efficiency Standards

Vermont requires appliances and equipment sold in the state to meet minimum energy efficiency standards, which can help reduce your utility bills and environmental impact. The state has phased out inefficient lighting (screw-base CFLs as of February 2023, and pin-base CFLs and fluorescent tubes as of January 2024) and sets standards for products like air conditioners, boilers, and commercial cooking equipment; check product labels or ask retailers to confirm items meet these requirements when purchasing.

Vermont's appliance and equipment efficiency standards apply to products you sell or install in the state, covering air compressors, commercial dishwashers, fryers, computers, faucets, high-CRI linear fluorescent lamps, portable air conditioners, ventilating fans, showerheads, and other equipment with effective dates starting January 1, 2020. You must source and install products that comply with these state standards, which are separate from (and sometimes stricter than) federal baseline requirements.

Vermont's appliance efficiency standards, established through H.0253 (2006) and H.410 (2018), set minimum efficiency requirements for products sold or installed in the state where federal preemption does not apply. The program covers 15+ product categories effective January 1, 2020, including commercial equipment and residential fixtures; the state also phases out inefficient lighting through scheduled bans (screw-base CFLs removed February 2023; pin-base CFLs and tubes removed January 2024). Implementation relies on market compliance and retailer/contractor adherence to labeled product standards.