Agricultural Lighting and Equipment Rebate Program
Administered by: Efficiency Vermont
Quick Summary
Vermont farmers can get rebates on equipment upgrades that reduce energy use—including LED lighting, milk cooling systems, vacuum pump motors, and heat recovery units. Contact Efficiency Vermont at 888-921-5990 ext. 1053 to discuss your farm's needs and learn what incentives apply; if you're a Burlington Electric Department customer, call them at 802-865-7300 instead.
AI-generated summary • Updated 7/12/2026
Program Details
- Program ID
- 4056
- Last Updated
- 6/2/2025
Eligibility
Program Summary
In Vermont, agricultural operations are eligible for prescriptive and customized incentives for equipment proven to help make farms more efficient. Prescriptive rebates are available for lighting and for a variety of equipment including plate coolers, variable speed milk transfer systems, heat recovery units, milk vacuum pump VFDs, and sap vacuum pump VFDs, among others. Several rebates target dairy farmers specifically. Customized rebates may be available for additional items. Efficiency Vermont is available to work with agricultural operations to find the best opportunities for efficiency upgrades. Call Efficiency Vermont at: 888-921-5990 ext. 1053 to learn more about this program.
Note: Customers of Burlington Electric Department (BED) should contact BED directly at 802-865-7300.
Contact & Resources
Please verify current program details with the administering agency before making any financial decisions.