Residential New Construction Program
Administered by: Efficiency Vermont
Quick Summary
If you're building a new home in Vermont, Efficiency Vermont offers free technical assistance to review your plans and identify ways to lower heating, cooling, and appliance costs—plus rebates for energy-efficient features like insulation, windows, and mechanical systems. Work with an Efficiency Excellence Network builder or architect, or enroll as a homeowner-builder yourself by contacting Efficiency Vermont early in your design process. Income-qualified households can receive up to $7,000 for implementing a checklist of energy-efficient measures.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 3584
- Last Updated
- 7/1/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
For individuals building new homes, Efficiency Vermont offers free technical assistance and targeted rebates to help ensure new homes are built as energy efficient as possible. The first step is to enroll in the Residential New Construction program. Upon enrollment, Efficiency Vermont will review building plans and go over designs to determine estimated energy costs for heating, cooling, hot water, lighting, and appliances. Efficiency Vermont will recommend ways to lower those costs and help the homeowner choose proper energy-efficient equipment, lighting, and appliances. If you are income eligible, you may enroll in new homes to be Efficiency Vermont Certified, receive financial incentives and receive free energy consultation. Please visit here to learn more. For more information on the program and details about how to apply see the above website.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.