IECC Zone 6A (south); 6A-7 (north)

Mini Splits & Heat Pumps in Vermont

Vermont is cold and rural — Burlington winters see sustained stretches in the teens and Northeast Kingdom drops below -20°F. Summers are mild. Heating oil, propane, and wood are dominant, making heat pump retrofits highly cost-effective.

Climate Zone
6A (south); 6A-7 (north)
Cooling Degree Days
200–400
Heating Degree Days
7,500–9,000
Dominant Load
heating

What Works in Vermont

Hyper-heat class only. Efficiency Vermont offers generous rebates up to $5,000 per system, stackable with federal 25C. Displacing oil or propane heat has the best payback math in the Northeast.

MrCool Hyper Heat

Vermont Rebates & Incentives

Efficiency Vermont is the main incentive program. HEEHRA layers on top. Federal 25C stacks.

Major Utilities
  • Green Mountain Power
  • Burlington Electric
  • Washington Electric Coop
  • Stowe Electric

Vermont Licensing & Install Rules

Vermont doesn't require state HVAC licensing but does require electrical licensing for circuit work. Homeowner DIY is actively encouraged under Vermont's climate plan.

Top Vermont Metro Areas

We ship to every ZIP in Vermont. Largest metros where we deliver most often:

Burlington, VT
South Burlington, VT
Colchester, VT
Rutland, VT
Montpelier, VT

Recommended for Vermont Homes

Heat pumps and mini splits in our catalog that match Climate Zone 6A (south); 6A-7 (north) conditions.

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